Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an award-winning award winning author of paranormal romantic suspense and humorous contemporary romance. I have two published books with to different publishers and my third book is coming out Oct. 19.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Cross Waves is the second book in an award-winning series, called Mind Hackers. The book follows two characters from the first book, a powerful psychic and a hacker with a dark secret, who are forced to partner to find his sister and her best friend. Trouble arises when they uncover a life-threatening plot: someone is attempting to profit from stealing and trapping their power in crystals. To outsmart the enemy, it will take all their combined strength. But can they trust each other enough to survive?
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I work strictly from an iPad and don’t own a laptop. Because I have a demanding day job, I have to write whenever I can find a spare minute. I like the ease and portability of the tablet provides.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
As a teenager I used to enjoy reading historical romance, especially Georgette Heyer, Marion Chesney, and Mary Balough. As I got older, I became more interested in the paranormal and discovered Jayne Ann Krentz. I’m a particular fan of her futuristic romance, which she writes under the pen name, Jayne Castle.
What are you working on now?
I am working on a new paranormal novel, called HEALING KISS. Here’s the blurb:
To save her dying sister…
Lillian Milano has an extraordinary ability. She channels energy from the powerful to heal the sick. But her gift puts Lillian and those she loves in danger from an organization that will stop at nothing to exploit her talent. When her sister Hannah becomes dangerously ill, Lillian discovers the one person with enough vitality to save her sister’s life is computer genius and billionaire Tristan King. But being near him threatens to destroy the walls she’s built around her heart.
She strikes a bargain with a billionaire.
Tristan doesn’t believe in the supernatural or in Lillian’s gift. He doesn’t trust easily and is wary of emotional entanglements. But his mother’s autoimmune disease is slowly killing her, and he’s tried everything to find a cure, even channeling his money into experimental drug companies. Maybe something Lillian does can help?
As the pair work together, they soon discover the stakes are much higher than either Lillian or Tristan anticipated. So high, the choices they make will either destroy their lives or heal their hearts.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My newsletter and author Facebook page are the best at connecting with my readers.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up! Creativity takes courage. Read everything you can in the genre you write in, write every day, and keep at it. Try to find joy in the journey and appreciate every little step forward.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Treat writing like exercise—the more you do it, the easier it becomes and the better you’ll feel about yourself.
What are you reading now?
I just finished Persuasion by Jane Austen. I really enjoyed it. Next up on my Kindle is Dead Girl Running by Christina Dodd.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I just signed a contract with Crazy Maple Studios, the developer of the new KISS app. This is serialized romance for those who like to read on their mobile device. This is a new venture for me, so it will be interesting to see how it does. I also signed with a literary agent in January so am looking forward to great developments from that partnership.
What is your favorite book of all time?
Hmmm…that is a difficult question, as I’ve loved so many and for different reasons. But probably one of my favorite to re-read is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.
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