Tell us about yourself.:
I am an American-born fiction author of crossover contemporary romance/science fiction, science fiction/fantasy, mystery/detective romance and historical romance genres
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?:
I grew up in a small town on the east coast. For years I enjoyed exploring nature and was surrounded by animals. I would write what I considered poetry with trees as my witnesses and animals as my company. However, I did not do any serious writing until I was an adult.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am particular about what type of pen I will use to write my novels.
What authors have influenced you?
I grew up in a small town on the east coast. For years I enjoyed exploring nature and was surrounded by animals. I would write what I considered poetry with trees as my witnesses and animals as my company. However, I did not do any serious writing until I was an adult.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
To write sincerely and to try not to force your story. Trust your ability and your imagination to guide you.
What is the best advice you have ever been given?
One of the best pieces of advice that I have been given is that you have to crawl before you can walk.
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading the novel 'The Wayward Haunt'.
What’s your biggest weakness?
I humourously thought: Coffee.
What is your favorite book of all time?
One of my favourite books is 'The Soul of Black Folk' by W.E.B. DuBois.
When you’re not writing, how do you like to spend your time?
I enjoy traveling and genealogical research when I am not writing.
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
No, I am unable to pinpoint the first story I have every read. I can recall some of the first books I enjoyed as a child. These were The Berenstein Bears and Babar the Elephant.
What has inspired you and your writing style?
My imagination is the source of my inspiration for my writing. I think the practicality of John Steinbeck's writing in some of his shorter works like The Pearl, Tortilla Flat and Of Mice and Men may have influenced aspects of my writing.
What are you working on now?
You shall see…
What is your favorite method for promoting your work?
I use twitter often to promote my books, but I think press releases are my favorite. They are daunting when you do not have a background in marketing and advertising, but just as in penning your novel, you can be creative with them.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I would say probably more writing.
How well do you work under pressure?
It depends on the writing goal I am pursuing. Being under pressure does not always help you accomplish your writing goal.
How do you decide what tone to use with a particular piece of writing?
First I decide what genre I will write in. If it is historical romance, then I use the era, usually the 18th century and a country's culture to set the tone for the novel. My science fiction and fantasy is other-worldly and usually involves kingdom-worlds. The tone involves good versus wickedness and the pathways both seek to achieve their aims.
If you could share one thing with your fans, what would that be?
I would say that writing a book requires a lot of energy and brain power and that most artists are underappreciated–including literary artists.
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