Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written 6 fiction (comedy/mystery) books, one self-help book, Act-It-Out, one short story anthology and have been featured in Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine and other journals.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Doc’s Christmas Miracle is my newest contemporary female fiction and it will be out December 1st from The Wild Rose Press. It was inspired by all the docs and medical situations I’ve found myself in over the years as a forensic psychologist.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I love to sit propped up with three pillows on my bed and I can write for hours like that. The way Dalton Trumbo used to sit in a tub until he was as wrinkled as a raisin, I sit up on the bed in my PJs and just write as long as I can.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Robert B. Parker, Robert B. Parker, and did I mention, Robert B. Parker. I just love his work, the dialogue, the page-turning excitement he offers. He showed me through his work how important it is to have fun and hope that the reader is having fun, too. I also love James Ellroy, Hemingway, E. L. Doctorow, Stephen King, and of course, John Grisham.
What are you working on now?
I am currently finishing up the second book to The Doc’s Christmas Miracle, called The Doc’s Secret Agent. All my books are about redemption and hope during trying times and the different and unique ways people overcome trauma.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use whatever I hear is good for my type of book. I love Amazon, but I’ll use any and all sites that promote books, authors, ideas, themes.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes, write, write, write, then read. Then repeat: write, write, write and read. It’s what I do, but I got the idea of keeping at it from Stephen King who was the first author to come to one of my book signings. I can’t tell you how much I appreciated that.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
To never let age slow you down. It doesn’t matter how old you are or what situation you find yourself in. If you want to do something, find out how feasible it is and go for it. Don’t think because you’re older you can’t do it. Of course, you can.
What are you reading now?
I’m just finishing up The Enchanters by James Ellroy, it’s a challenge with all the characters and situations. I must admit I enjoyed L.A. Confidential and The Black Dahlia a little more because I could follow the story better.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m going to Paris for Christmas and when I come back, I’m going to finish another novel I’ve started entitled The House of Blake, a story about redemption when the protagonist has her work stolen. I think readers of Danielle Steel will really like this one, too.
What is your favorite book of all time?
I can’t really say because I’ve loved The Wizard of Oz, all 25 books when I was a child, the story of Anna Pavlova when I was a teen, and certainly many of the mystery, thriller and comedy writers I read today. The best STORY I ever saw was The Counterfeit Traitor. It changed my life and I’ve never seen (this was a movie based on a book) or read anything like it in my life.
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