Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I live in Toronto with my husband. I, like most writers, am an avid reader. I have loved to read since I was about four years old. My aunt, who nurtured my love of books, used to tell me I’d be a writer one day and I never believed her. I guess you should never doubt your elders 😉
I have written many books but so far two have been published with a third on the way soon.
When I’m not reading or writing, we love to travel. Since I write stories set in Regency era England I love to visit London, but really, I’ll travel just about anywhere. You can learn so much about yourself and others through travel.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Duke Conspiracy was inspired by a title idea that popped into my head one day. I started writing the story and it kind of evolved away from the that title into the Duke Conspiracy. The other title is still waiting for its story…
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think it’s unusual but my space HAS to be clean before I can get any writing done. My desk has to be tidy or if I’m writing in the armchair in my bedroom, my bed definitely has to be made.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Georgette Heyer inspired my love of Regency Romance. She is the Queen of Regency in my opinion. I reread her books whenever I get the chance and am inspired once more.
What are you working on now?
I just completed the first draft of a sequel to The Duke Conspiracy and am editing another manuscript inspired by the movie “Barefoot.”
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
That’s an excellent question, but I’m still learning how to do promotions. So far many of my fellow writers have been very supportive by hosting me with spotlights on their blogs and websites.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Stick with it. Dreams do come true 🙂
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep your behind in the chair and get the book finished. It’s so easy to get discouraged after the exhilaration of the initial idea wears off a little and you discover that writing a complete book is actually hard work. But it’s such an awesome feeling. I love writing, even if it’s tough at times. Keep at it, keep learning your craft, and keep writing.
What are you reading now?
I’m actually reading a book for research – Psychology for Dummies 🙂
What’s next for you as a writer?
I still have to write that story for my title idea. I also have a trilogy in mind set in the American West during the Pioneer days. There are actually too many ideas to keep track of…
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?
Only 3 or 4??? That’s painful!
Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery, a classic
These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer
Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, I have already read this multiple times but could read it over and over endlessly.
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