Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was raised in Orange County, California. My parents were both drug addicts and by the time I was 9 we were homeless. I still live in Orange County and am married with two children, a dog, and a cat, and we own our home.
I have always loved to read and in my late twenties I decided to write my first memoir, A Heart Without A Home.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book, A Heart Full of Faith, is the story of how my mother overcomes her drug addiction in order to regain custody of me. It is a beautiful story of family, faith, and redemption.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I love to write on the train. The energy of people coming and going and the changing scenery out the window helps my creativity to flow.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
There are so many authors that I love to read. My favorite genres are memoirs, Christian Nonfiction, self-help, and historical fiction.
What are you working on now?
Right now I am focused on sharing my new book with as many people as possible.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I believe in the power of community so I share my books with as many sites as possible and most of all my family and friends are my biggest supporters and they are happy to tell their friends about my books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Set a deadline and write everyday until you finish. I prefer to write during NaNoWriMo (November of each year). While you are writing, absolutely no editing. There will be plenty of time for that later. Just write!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Life is not about finding yourself, it is about creating yourself.
What are you reading now?
Bible and The Best of You by Dr. Alison Cook
What’s next for you as a writer?
To get my books made into Audiobooks
What is your favorite book of all time?
Bible
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