Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a divorced mom of four – and I’ve had career ADD for years! With all of my different experience, I’ve decided to write some books about – whatever I want to! My first book is a Divorce Handbook – doing it smart. Then I moved to a weight loss book – that basically says – quit eating so much and work out more! Then – my oldest daughter was diagnosed with Celiac Disease – so, yet, I wrote a book about it! My next project is about nutritional detox recipes. It’ll be out soon!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Going Gluten Free – From Gluten Sensitivity to Celiac Disease. My oldest daughter was in and out of the emergency room at the hospital for over a year with various diagnoses that never really relieved her stomach pains. We finally got the Celiac Disease diagnosis – and she pitched a fit! We’ve learned a lot on this journey, and I wanted to share the information with my favorite folks – my readers!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Well… I will sketch out a book title – and not do anything with it for weeks or months! I may create a new Pinterest board for my research – and then BAM – one day, I’ll sit down and write my book in about a day and a half! Now keep in mind – these are short books of around 100 pages or so, not an epic tome of literature.
I’m about to start writing some romantic fiction, and I’m hoping that I can find a different method – because I’ll be writing 24/7 for several days if I keep up my normal writing habit!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Charity Cason – she writes under pen names, but is a GREAT writing coach! I also follow Wesley Atkins. Now as far as big dollar writers – I adore Anne Rice. If I had a following like she does – I’d be one happy little camper!
What are you working on now?
A book about detox recipes – detoxifying the body has been a hot topic for over a year now, and there are quite a few books about detox. I’m picking up that ball and running with it!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I don’t have a best method yet – I’m still figuring it all out. But Awesomegang has been SOOO good to me!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Figure out what you’re doing before you finish that book! There’s a lot more to it than you think – find an authorpreneur coach to help you muddle your way through the process. Figuring it out on your own is PAINFUL!!!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Once you publish your first book – you’d better start your second, your third – and never stop writing and publishing!!!
What are you reading now?
The Kristen Eckstein Author’s Quick Guide series. ALL authors should read her series, they’re short, sweet, and jam-packed with critical information for a successful career in authoring!
What’s next for you as a writer?
Video! I’ve invested in some studio quality lighting, audio and backdrops – I’m going to be creating YouTube videos to attract and inform my readers about my books, and other pertinent subjects.
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 – NIV
The Mayfair Witch Trilogy by Anne Rice
Any Sherrilyn Kenyon book – they’re all HAWT!!!
Gray’s Anatomy
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