Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hey everyone! My name is Whitney, I’m the author of “Dance It Out”. While DIO is my first book to be published, I have written six other books that can currently be found on the Chapters App!
I am born & raised in Ohio, a bit of an oddball but proud of it! I absolutely adore writing but my other passions include makeup and sports (mostly pro wrestling and the NFL). I’m a bit of a contradiction, I know! I’m also music obsessed and an animal lover to my core.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Dance It Out” is my first published book and the inspiration honestly came from my own love of dance and music. I’ve always been curious about these popular couples you see in the dance world and just how they ended up where they are. So, after a little discussion with some dancer friends, “Dance It Out” was born!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I tend to keep my writing ideas scattered everywhere! I have notebooks, scrap papers and even little voice recorders filled with ideas in various spots in my house!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am a massive fan of Sarah Dessen and Megan McCafferty.
What are you working on now?
I am currently finishing up a book called “Diva” and laying the ground work for two new stories; “Montage of Hell” and “Full Court Press”.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’ve found I truly love the writing community on Instagram!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Whatever is in your mind and heart, just write it! Don’t worry about how it will sound to others when you first get the idea, just write it. You can always go back and clean it up and polish it later, but it’s important to get the thoughts out as soon as you have them.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
As cliche as it sounds; just be yourself! Who you are as a person will shine through in your writing!
What are you reading now?
I just finished Sarah Dessen’s “Never Again” and have been enjoying my fellow writer’s stories on the Chapters App!
What’s next for you as a writer?
I hope to officially publish my books “Wrestling With Love” and “Worth The Fight”.
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?
“Go Ask Alice” – Anonymous
“The Game of Life” – Norma Howe
“The Truth About Forever” – Sarah Dessen
“Lock and Key” – Sarah Dessen