Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve been writing ever since I was a little girl, but it’s only recently that I’ve mustered up the courage (and hard work! haha) to actually revise and publish my crazy stories. I have two books currently published on Amazon, and I have over five more in the works!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Shot in the Dark is my latest release. It was inspired five years ago, based on a rambling discussion between myself and my co-author Anne Kendsley– “what would happen if a fairy ran into big, scary monster hunters?”
The rest is history.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write best when I have a good atmosphere for it, and I’ve become very picky lately. Ambient music in my earphones, a glass of red wine, a cozy blanket, and my laptop are included in this ideal setup.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Gail Carson Levine was always a favorite of my growing up. She brought a modern sensibility to these classic fairy tales, making them come to life in an entire new dimension.
What are you working on now?
I’m revising the final story in the three-part novel, The Heart Between Kingdoms, releasing Fall 2017! My co-author Anne Kendsley and I are very excited to share this novel with everyone!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m still very new to the game and getting my sea legs under me, but Amazon has a plethora of services for indie authors that impressed me.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Never stop writing! It’s easier to edit a badly written page than to revise a blank one. Keep writing and reading every day and you’ll improve.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I think it’s less advice, and more of a motivator– life is short. So your ideas are weird or you’re worried about rejection. We don’t have enough time on this earth to explore both paths. So take the risk! Get your crazy out there, get rejected, and find those other people who are weird as you.
What are you reading now?
Faery Rebels, by R.J. Anderson.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m currently writing a three-part novel with Anne Kendsley, and revising a fantasy trilogy with Fabian Moore. We’re very excited to share our hard work with everyone!
What is your favorite book of all time?
My favorite book of all time might be The Farthest Away Mountain by Lynne Reid Banks. It was one I was obsessed with as a child– I had to hunt it down and get it back on my shelf so I can re-read it over and over.
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