Tell us about your
latest book.
Who
Am I? is about my journey into post-partum depression, anxiety disorder, panic
attacks, visits to the psych ward, divorce, domestic violence, law school, and
my struggle to survive with my sanity intact—and how a beautiful little girl
emerged from all this chaos.
What marketing methods
are you using to promote your book?
I created my own website and blog. I also use Facebook and Twitter. But mainly, I get to know other authors by
either “liking” their FB pages or joining FB groups.
Who are your favourite
authors?
John Grisham, J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter series),
Jodi Piccoult and Nora Roberts are just a few.
What's your favourite
quote about writing/for writers?
“The
things I want to know are in books; my best friend is the man who'll get me a
book I ain't read.” -Abraham
Lincoln
What's the best thing
about being a writer?
I love to give people that “ah” moment when
they realize the plot twist. I want them
to shake their heads and have to read a part over because they didn’t see that
coming.
Who designed
the cover?
A wonderful friend from high school,
Ksen Savic, took the picture. She’s a
brilliant photographer.
How do you
research your books?
Right now, I’m working on a crime
fiction book and all of my research actually comes from Law School. I have to use that degree somehow, right?
What are your
thoughts on self-publishing verses traditional publishing?
I think that self-publishing is going
to overtake traditional publishing in maybe 5-10 years. I think it’s a great avenue for those authors
who love to write. It doesn’t pay the
big bucks, but most authors who self-publish don’t do it for the money. There are times when I read self-published
book and get really mad that the author got rejection letters! There are a lot of wonderful untapped talent in
the self-publishing world and I think literary agents and publishers are
missing out!
What are you
currently reading?
I’m reading about The Vanderbilt family and
their fall from grace. At one point,
they were the richest family in America with a net worth of $100 million! Fifty years later, they’re almost bankrupt. It’s crazy!
When
you’re not writing, how do you spend your time?
I’m a part-time personal
playground for my 4-year-old daughter. I
keep trying to tell her she’s getting too big to climb all over me, but she
doesn’t seem to want to listen. When is
the age when kids start listening to parents??
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