Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
First you should know I’m not good at talking about myself. 😀 But basically, as of this posting (7/20/2015), I’m 30, a full-time author, and homeschooling mom of one. I am autistic (I was diagnosed with Aspergers at 27), and spend a lot of time on my work. I also enjoy things like rollerblading, cycling, gaming, and sleeping!
I have written & published 4 full serials, have 1 serial still in-progress, 2 novels, 1 novella, and a short story since August 2013 with many more in the works, including a Christmas novella arriving in November.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The latest book I’ve finished is my “Mate” serial, and it was inspired by my desire to write something a little bit on the darker side of romance. I really enjoyed writing it, and Isaac & Simone’s story is now one of my favorites among those I’ve published.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I wouldn’t say I have an unusual writing habits. I do write better in the middle of the night, however, and that can be difficult to do as a parent whose kid isn’t a night owl as well.
What are you working on now?
I am working on my in-progress serial, A Woman’s Affair. I’ve published the first of three, with plans to publish #2 in August, and the final one in September. It’s the story of a married woman who has an affair with a man ten years her junior…and it’s not as simple as it sounds, of course!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have found it varies. I’ve used Awesomegang a few times, as well as submitting to other newsletters, like ReadCheaply and Fussy Librarian. I’ve found it works best with freebies for the most part.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes. My advice is…stop procrastinating and write already! The words will not go on the paper without effort on your part, and don’t make excuses. You have the time, you simply need to sit down and write. After all, we all only have 24 hours in a day; there aren’t any exceptions to that.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Read my advice to new authors. 🙂
What are you reading now?
I have quite a few books lined up, which I read when I need a break from writing. Right now it’s Capture by Penny Reid, Target This by Lily White, Thief by Tarryn Fisher, and many others. I mainly enjoy romance, although I am beginning to widen my horizons.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have plans to finish my current serial, a Christmas novella, and a collection of short stories with another author this year. After that, I’ve got many things in mind, among them a novel featuring secondary characters from the first novel I ever published. Basically, I’m going to keep busy, as always!
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
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