Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
A romantic at heart, I write sexy and heart-warming contemporary romance, featuring thought provoking plots and strong main characters that are relatable and recognizable to modern day women.
I draw on personal experience of the settings depicted in my novels, to provide a more authentic experience for my readers.
My romantic sub-genres include Medical Romance with flying doctors, sassy nurses, and brooding surgeons; Magical Realism featuring witches, gypsies, and supernatural detectives; Modern Romance showcasing secret billionaires, and sexy rockstars; Paranormal Romance with vampires, and ghosts; and Romantic Elements wrapped up in women’s literature and humor.
I am a proud mother and foster mother. I have also been, among other things, a circus performer, portrait photographer, primary school teacher, cake artist, nanny, tour guide, and wedding and event planner.
My goals in life are simply to finish raising happy, imaginative, and inquisitive children; to make a real and tangible difference in the lives of others; and to keep writing novels for as long as I possibly can.
I make my home in the isolated desert, surrounded by red dirt, striking mountain ranges, and endless clear blue skies. It is this stunning landscape that features as backdrop for many of my novels.
When I am not writing, you can find me hanging out with my boys, reading, or planning my next adventure!
To date I have written seven books, two of which are published, the rest are in the editing phase.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My books are always inspired by the same thing: stories that I want to read. Romances that I would like to experience, in settings that I can relate to as a modern woman.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not unusual exactly, but two things that I always do when writing is make a playlist of songs that will fuel the emotions of my characters, and have lengthy (in my head) conversations with my characters.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Milly Johnson is my favourite author, hands down. I will read any of her books time and time again, and pre-order them without needing to read a blurb first. She makes you feel good and reading her is like having a nice long chat with a dear friend.
What are you working on now?
I am simultaneously working on a first book in a new series, featuring rockstars; the second book in my Outback Doctors series; and a feel good chick lit novel featuring an Indigenous Australian.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Mostly, I rely on my own author website and social media pages.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Find your voice, don’t ever let someone talk you into changing. Your voice is what makes you unique. Yes, there will be those that do not like it, but there will those that do. Stay true to you and you will find your loyal readers.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just do it!
What are you reading now?
Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have releases due out every month for the next twelve months, after that, more writing!
What is your favorite book of all time?
Goddess of Spring by PC Cast.
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