Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
To prepare for my dream of writing for children and young adults, I took a Writing course at Indiana University NW. I also took two correspondence courses from The Institute of Children’s Literature. My first book, A Dog and His Boy, was published by Lighthouse Christian Publishing. I also have a YA book, The Hidden Truth, published by Soulmate Publishing. In addition, several of my self-published children’s books are listed on Amazon. Recently two of my adult books, A VISIT HOME and LOVED AND LOST were published by Winged Publications.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The idea for “A Visit Home” came from the real-life experiences of a family in our church when I was growing up. I took the seed from that story and developed a much different plot with a completely different ending, with the focus being on redemption of repentant sinners.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I can write while my husband watches sports.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love the books by William Kent and Charles Martin. My all-time favorite book is JANE EYRE by Charlotte Bronte. I’ve read it several times.
What are you working on now?
I’m writing THE MEMOIR THAT WASN’T. It’s based on my life growing up in a small town but I’m adding lots of stories that I’ve heard that didn’t actually happen to me so it’s going to be a fiction account.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Amazon and Facebook
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t expect to get rich, but if you love to write, keep writing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You have to write the book that wants to be written. And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.” Madeleleine L’Engle
What are you reading now?
The Mother-in-Law by Sally Hepworth
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m going back to writing another children’s book. I’ll use the parables of Jesus to write fables for children
What is your favorite book of all time?
Jane Eyre and of course the Bible.
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