Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Relatively new to the writing game, I’ve written two books, with a third on the way. I’ve had a passion for writing for as long as I can remember, but only recently began publishing my work. My life up to this point has been too busy with my family and my nursing career to pursue my dream of writing professionally, but with my children now teenagers, I decided it is finally time to give it a shot.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Never Say Never Again, the second in my Laurel Creek series. It was inspired almost exclusively by the first book in the series, At Long Last. While I was writing ALL, I was constantly jotting down character ideas and storylines for NSNA. I couldn’t wait to start it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Does hiding from my family count as an unusual writing habit?
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love Abbi Glines. Her writing style of alternating first person POV is similar to my own. It allows me to get to know my characters more intimately and I am able to create characters with more depth.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on a romantic comedy, unrelated to the Laurel Creek series, about a jilted woman out the make the most of her newly single status. It’s going to be a fun read.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far, I’ve had moderate success with paid promotions on multiple blog sites and Facebook ads. Advertising through Amazon has been helpful also.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write! Write! Write! And when you’re done with that, write some more. Also, if you’re self publishing, make sure you have a good editor and beta readers. There’s nothing more frustrating for readers than to feel like your seventh grade English teacher having to mentally correct your run on sentences and typos.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Probably to stop procrastinating and just write. Don’t worry about getting it right the first time, your computer has a delete button for a reason.
What are you reading now?
I just finished the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. I’m grieving a little. I feel like my best friends moved away.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m considering a semi-fictional book based on my father’s life. He’s a pretty interesting guy and I love his stories.
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?
I feel like the practical side of me would insist on a survival guide as my first book. Then I would look for loopholes in the book limit rule. You know, find a massive collection published as one book. I really can’t say which book I would choose, specifically. The thought of limiting my reading material is giving me palpitations. Please stop.
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