Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a wife to the best husband in the world, and a mom of three children who somehow have become adults in just a few short years! I have been an avid reader for most of my life, and have written off and on for most of my life. I only began publishing my work in the past few years. I have written 12 books and am working on my next one now. My first book, God’s Peace Pact, has received several 5 star reviews. My second book, Tracks of my Father, is based on the stories my dad used to tell us about his childhood. The new one, Clayton Girls: Laura Ann, is my debut into romance/suspense. It is based in Southern United States, in 1955. I have also written nine condensed genealogy books, that resulted from a lifetime of genealogy research on my family.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Clayton Girls: Laura Ann is the name of my work in progress. It is the first one in a series of three. It was inspired by my own childhood, being the youngest of three daughters, and growing up in the Southern U.S. I wanted to write, not so much about my own childhood, but, growing up in the South, during a more innocent era.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think so, but, my family might disagree!!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Laura Ingalls Wilder, she was one of the first authors that I read as a child. Janette Oke, Max Lucado, there are many more.
What are you working on now?
My debut into romance/suspense. Several stories are always playing in my chaotic mind, but, I try to just concentrate on one at a time.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I haven’t found the best one, yet. I use Facebook, and Christian Indie Authors there. They are a wonderful support group. I also use Twitter.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing. Never let others discourage you. Follow your dream, even while being realistic. Mountains were never climbed, nor cities built, in one day. Just never give up!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
To never be afraid to go around the next corner. If you stay where you are, you may miss the best part of your life.
What are you reading now?
I’m reading some friends’ new books. Catching up on my Kindle reads.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Well, within the next few months, all of my books will be available at a small N.E. Arkansas library. That may be small steps, but, it’s exciting for me!! Writing, and publishing my next book.
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?
The Bible, because I would sure be praying!!!!
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