Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi, I’m Shani, pronounced Sha-nay. I have three adult children and three grandsons 3 and under who live with me, so I’m super busy most days. I am a full-time writer with 25 romance titles to my credit, and I long for the days of kicking back with a good book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Chad: A Rockstar’s Redemption is my latest. It was inspired by challenging myself to write a sweet romance without a lot of drama. After my last drama-filled novel, Taken by the Billionaire, I just wanted to write about love.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write in complete silence. I don’t want to hear anything but my characters talking.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My old publisher, Author David Weaver, gave me insight into the publishing business and encouragement to make writing my career.
What are you working on now?
I’m going over Take Me Slow for the Seductive Temptation boxset. It’s a steamy anthology with 12 of the best writers in the multicultural romance genre and I think readers will love the experience of so many good reads in one book. Next, I’ll be working on an urban Christmas novella.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’ve had the best success with Facebook and newsletters.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
#1. Write the best book you can write, and then rewrite it better. #2. Find a good mentor who is already where you want your writing career to go, and then level up.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You already have everything you need.
What are you reading now?
My next manuscript, Take Me Slow, that will be in the Seductive Temptation boxset in January 2019.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To see some of my work turned into a mini-series. I think the Breathless series would be a hot Youtube series.
What is your favorite book of all time?
All That and a Bag of Chips by Darrien Lee; the entire series is awesome.
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