Q & A
1.
When did you first realize you wanted
to become a Writer/author? I always wanted to write, but I made
excuses about not having enough time. Then one day, I met someone locally that
had written and published. She was a wife and mother of three, and just as busy
as I was. So, to make a long story short, I just sat down at the computer one
day and started typing. I didn’t have a plan or an outline, I just wrote the
first things that came to mind. It was that simple.
2.
Where
do you get your ideas for your book? Honestly,
the ideas kind of pop into my head at random times. Sometimes just a song lyric
will trigger an idea for an entire character. Between my phone and my computer,
I have notes for at least 20 different future books and their characters.
3.
What
kind of things do you enjoy when not writing? I love the water. My family and I spend on lot of time on Lake Erie
during the summer months. I’m also a travel junkie. When the season changes and
I can’t be at the lake, I’m often planning a getaway to someplace warmer.
4.
How
many books have you written? Which is your favorite? I have written 2 books, but Stepping Stone is my favorite because I had
a lot of fun writing it. I spent so much time on getting the character
development down in Heart of Stone, that it was nice to be able to just tell
their story in Stepping Stone.
5.
Do
you have any suggestions to help others who have a passion for writing? Never give up. It’s hard work, but
determination is key. I once read somewhere that 97% of writers don’t finish
their book. I don’t know how true that is, but if that number is accurate, it
makes me sad to think about all the great unfinished stories out there. Strive
to be among the 3% of writers. Become an author.
6.
What
do you think makes a great story? For me,
it depends on the genre. If I’m reading crime, mystery, or romance, I like the
characters to be believable and feel what they are feeling. If I’m reading
fantasy or sci-fi, I just want to get lost in another world.
7.
Which
Writer/Authors inspire you? My biggest
inspiration is J.K. Rowling because she never gave up. Her strength and perseverance to tell her
story is awe-inspiring. For those that don’t know how she came to be where she
is today, I urge you to look into her background.
8.
What
are you working on at the moment?(optional) Currently,
I’m just trying to get through the holidays and the launch of Stepping Stone.
After the New Year, I plan to get back to work on Set in Stone (the 3rd
book in The Stone Series).
9.
What
genre are your books? Contemporary
Romance
10.
What
drew you to the genre you write? I read
almost every genre of book, but I read romance more often than not. Because of
this, I found that it was what I was most comfortable writing.
11.
Which
Actor/Actress would you like to see portraying the lead character from your
most recent book?(any book you like) I
did have two celebrities in mind when I was describing the characters
appearance, although they were not my intention when I started out. It just
sort of happened that way. For Krystina, I pictured Lacey Chabert with curly
brown hair. I envisioned Ian Somerhalder for Alexander. As for how they would
act out the roles, I didn’t think that far ahead.
12.
Do
you write full-time or part-time? I’m
fortunate enough to be able to write full-time.
13.
What
is the hardest thing about writing? Sometimes
it’s hard to keep reader feedback out of my head. I often find myself
second-guessing what I’m about to write because of something a reviewer may
have said. While their feedback is immeasurable, I can’t allow it impact a
storyline. I have to remind myself to just tell my story and block out outside
influences.
14.
Any
tips on how to get through the dreaded Writer’s block? Music usually helps me. Sometimes, I need to just put it down for a day
and look at it fresh the next morning.
15.
Do
you read much, and if so who are your favorite Authors or genres? I have so many favorites and it’s hard to
pick. I haven’t had much time for reading lately, but I’ve recently become a
huge fan of Jodi Ellen Malpas. When I want to break away from romance, I also
enjoy books by Ken Follett and Steven Saylor. Emma Campion is great too.
16.
Is
there anything else you would like to add that I haven’t included? I would like the readers to be made aware of
a super power that they have – their opinions matter more than they know. For
an author, it’s not always about the total sales. It’s about drawing in readers
to connect with a book. The only way for authors to know that they succeeded in
doing this is through book reviews. Reviewing a book is the best gift a reader
can give to an author. We listen to reviews to learn about what we are doing
right, as well as what we are doing wrong. To those that have written a review
for me – I thank you!
17.
How
can Readers discovery more about you and your work?(please provide proper
links)
Thank you very much for taking the
time out of your busy schedule to take part in this interview 😊
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