Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello! I was born in Tucson, Arizona, where I went on to study Classics and Italian at the University of Arizona. After seven years in Italy, I am now back in the Sonoran Desert, where I live with my Italian study abroad sweetheart, our two kids, and a few bilingual pets. My idea of a happily ever after includes a solid serving of food, wine, and adorable animals. I’ve published two books.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Road of Stars and Flame is my most recent release. The novel, a YA historical fantasy, was inspired by the lesser-known history and mythology of the Oracle of Delphi in Greece.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Maybe not unusual, but I definitely enjoy snacking while writing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love the way Madeline Miller brought history and mythology to life in both Circe and The Song of Achilles. In romance, I’m drawn to the humor of Emily Henry and the heart of Abby Jiminez, as well as novels that incorporate a little something more (The Love Hypothesis) or adventure.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on a romantic thriller alla Verity meets The Paris Apartment that takes place in the Umbrian hills of Italy.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I mostly rely on Instagram for promotion.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Not every book is for every person, and your worth and the quality of your writing are not determined by reviews. Keep writing what makes you happy.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be kind.
What are you reading now?
Then She was Gone by Lisa Jewell
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m hoping to finish the thriller this fall and then begin work on a follow-up novel to my romcom, Remy vs. Rome, that will take place in Naples.
What is your favorite book of all time?
This is an impossible question!
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