What
genre do you write and why?
I write various Genres.
Venomous Lives is Romance/Drama, but I have a Fantasy Novel; a
Paranormal/Mystery/Romance series; and a Noir Mystery Romance. I write stories
that interest me. I write what I want to read. I WROTE Venomous Lives, but
every read there are parts that make me cry, laugh, get angry. That’s what a
good book is to me. A story that I can read over and over and still emote to.
Tell us about your
latest book.
Venomous Lives was just re-released. It focuses
on a female Glam rock band and their struggles.
What did you edit out
of this book?
A third marriage for the main character.
Several relationships. A few characters. A few abuse and intimate scenes.
How was this book
published? (traditional, small press, self pub, etcc...) Why did you choose that particular publishing
route?
I originally went with Print on Demand,
basically because I didn’t know better. Now I am with Amazon. I feel that this
is the publishing route of the future. TO be honest, most don’t know, but
publishing companies as we know them are relatively new. When the printing
press was invented, people self published so we are back full circle.
How do you select the
names of your characters?
Mostly on Nationality. I actually have a baby
names book I consult frequently. But I go through say Irish girls names and
find one I feel fits the character’s personality.
What marketing methods
are you using to promote your book?
At the moment, I am being very bad with the
promoting. I was out of work for a snap and I had to job search. However I try
to follow Ms. Linsdell’s Twitter posting suggestions and my own advise about
book reviews and such.
Do you read your book
reviews? How do you deal with the bad or good ones?
I do read reviews. One would be silly not to.
It can help with your craft. None of us knows everything there is to know.
Also, not everyone is going to LIKE what you write. Perhaps they don’t like
romance or paranormal, you can’t take that personally. I also am quite thick
skinned.
Do you Google
yourself?
Doesn’t everyone?
What formats is the
book available in?
E-book and paperback
Who are your favourite
authors?
Sooooooooo many. Jane Austen, J.R.R. Tolkein,
Rudyard Kipling, Nora Roberts, Heather Graham; David Eddings
What advice do you
have for other writers?
I feel that I might sound a bit presumptuous
giving advice but I think the two best things I have heard is just write every
day and write something you want to read.
What's your favourite
quote about writing/for writers?
Writing is the only thing that, when i do it, I
don’t feel I should be doing anything else. ~ Gloria Steinham
What's the best thing
about being a writer?
I can honor those I love and take out
frustrations on people just by making them, or some part of them a character.
Where can people find
out more about you and your writing?
Who
is you favourite character in your book and why?
Wow. Hmmmm That’s like
picking which child is your favorite isn’t it. I have to say Alene. She’s
funny, but she is also the grounding force for the band.
Why
do you think readers are going to enjoy your book?
It’s a great story with
strong female characters. It touches on many issues, addiction, abuse, strength
in adversity. There is humor and tragedy and a great insight into rock and
roll.
How long did it take
you to write your book?
A year
Who designed
the cover?
I did
Did you learn
anything from writing your book that was unexpected?
Laughs – that I could finish one
Where
can a reader purchase your book?
What are you
doing to market the book?
Right now,
I am getting ready to drop the price for Christmas, doing Twitter posts and
interviews.
Who inspires
you?
My daughter, everyday
When and where
do you write?
Where I can, as often as I can. Most
often at my dining room table when the whole house is sleep.
Are you a
plotter or a pantser?
Pantser, and a chrono (write in
chronological order)
Do you believe
in writers block?
I do. I usually take out my favorite
scene to over come it. Laugh if you want, it works
If you could
tell your younger writing self anything, what would it be?
Go to that writing college you wanted
to go to and start now!
How do you
research your books?
Depends on the book. Google,
documentaries, people studies
What is your
work in progress? Tell us about it.
I am working on a paranormal detective
series. In the series there are ghost hunters and a sceptic detective that
investigate murders with a paranormal ring. The first case is a murdered Valet
and an old Rock icon over dose… or was it…..
What are your
thoughts on self-publishing verses traditional publishing?
True traditional publishing WAS self
publishing. Traditional publishing as we know it came in in the late 1800’s. I
think you should choose which way is best for you
Who or what inspired
you to become a writer?
My 10th grade English teacher. Ms
Nixon
Does your
family support you in your writing career? How?
Yes. They are understanding and they
all buy the book J
What are you
currently reading?
I am not reading. It’s Christmas, I am
crocheting
What are some of
your all time favourite books?
The Middle Earth Series; Pride and Prejudice;
The Belgariad
What is your
favourite book you've read this year so far?
I’ve been bad. I haven’t read anything new.
My sister passed in May so I have been surrounding myself with old Friends.
What books or
authors have most influenced your life?
Anything David Eddings wrote
When
you’re not writing, how do you spend your time?
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2 Comments
Enjoyed the interview and I love the title for the book.
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
Thank you Sherry
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