I write in both fantasy and
crime thriller genres. These are the two
genres I read the most, so it seems fitting that I write in them.
Who are your favourite authors?
HP
Lovecraft, Ray Bradbury, and Jack Kilborn (a.k.a. J.A. Konrath)
What's your favourite quote about writing/for
writers?
My college
creative writing professor once said “If you don’t have anything to write
about, turn off your brain and let your imagination work.” I always think about that when I get stuck on
something I’m writing.
What's the best thing about being a writer?
I get to
work in my pajamas. It’s such a simple
thing, but I like to write deep into the night, so I just put on my pajamas
whenever I decide I’m going to start and then I’m ready for bed when I finish. Of course, being my own boss, setting my own
hours, and interacting with readers, are all close seconds.
Who
is you favorite character in your book and why?
My favorite character in this
book is Levi. He is always full of
surprises, despite being a minor character.
How long did it take
you to write your book?
I wrote Dark
Cotillion in just under six weeks. Oddly,
it’s the longest of the four books and took me the least amount of time to
write.
Where
can a reader purchase your book?
Print copies are available
through Amazon, B&N, and CreateSpace.
Ebooks are available at all major retailers and the ebook is always
free.
What is your
work in progress? Tell us about it.
I’ve completed the Strachan Series,
there are four total, but I am currently working on a spin-off trilogy that
follows the lives of 2 very minor characters from the Strachan Series.
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My family definitely supports my
writing career. Not only do they read my
books, but they tell others about them and they tell others exactly what they
liked and didn’t like. They aren’t just
telling people they should buy my book, but explaining why. There’s no better recommendation in my
opinion. Also, they deal with my kookie
behavior and weird writing hours. For
example, I recently sent my husband a text message asking him if a Sawzall
would go through the femur. He told me
yes before he asked why. To most, this
would be a weird question, but he took it in stride.
When
you’re not writing, how do you spend your time?
My husband and I are big into
playing steel-tip darts. I play in two
leagues as well as serving as a board member for my local league. We travel for tournaments, which I love, because
I love to travel anyway. My
parents-in-law own a campground at Mark
Twain Lake
near Monroe City , Missouri
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