- What is the hardest thing about writing ?
I think the hardest thing about writing
is hitting that publish button. It’s like reaching inside yourself,
tearing off a little piece of your heart and then putting it on an
examination table. It’s so scary. Even after 11 novels and 1
novella, it never gets easy.
- Have you ever had writers block - if so what got you through it ?
I have not ever had writer’s block. I
think the key to not getting writer’s block is to read as much as
possible. It gets the creative juices flowing.
- Do you read much or at all ?
I read TONS! I read more now than I did
before I was a writer. I try to cram books in between books and I
also use books as a reward system for getting my word goals
completed.
- If you do read who/what are your favorite Authors/Genre ?
I have some favorites. I love anything YA
(paranormal, romance). Some of my favorites are Rachel Higginson,
Shelly Crane, Amy Bartol, Jamie Magee, Anne Eliot, Amber Garza, A.M.
Hargrove and Amity Hope.
- Do you read your books review ?
Yes. I read them. I’ve grown a thicker
skin since starting and now have a little more strength to take the
bad ones. But every once in a while, one will really get me down.
- If you were asked for advice from an aspiring writer what would you tell them ?
Write, write and write some more. Do the
work. No one is going to sell your books for you. Email the bloggers,
put in the social media time, and then keep writing some more. And
always edit, edit, edit.
- Which Authors inspire you ?
Shelly Crane, Rachel Higginson, Amy
Bartol, Jamie Magee, Amber Garza, Samantha Young, Michelle Leighton,
Quinn Loftis: They all inspire me and I’m so blessed to call them
my friends.
- Tell us a bit about yourself ?
I live in Louisiana with my three kids,
three dogs and I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart for
almost 15 years. And I love cookies.
- How does it feel to have your work published ?
It’s such a blessing, but boy is it
work. I bet I work 60+ hours a week. But I love every single second
of it.
- Do you still like writing as much as you did when you first started ?
I do. I love it. I’m enamored with
telling my stories.
- Where is your favorite place to write if you have one ?
Anywhere! I can literally write anywhere.
- If you weren't writing what else do you be doing ?
I would be a stay at home mom.
- What is your comfort food ?
Pasta!! I love pasta, anything pasta.
- Do you listen to music when you write ?
Yes, music is my world. I turn it on
first thing in the morning and it doesn’t end until I go to bed. I
can remember what music was playing during some significant moments
in my life.
- The funnest thing happened at a signing ?
It’s all fun! I love meeting my
readers. I have the most kick butt readers on the planet!
- The Scariest thing happened at a signing ?
I’m always a nervous wreck at a
signing. As much fun as it is, I get totally nervous! It’s all
scary.
10 Quick Questions
- Chocolate - White / Dark / Milk
white
- Pets - Dog / Cat / Bird / Fish
dogs
- Hair - Long / Short
long
- Getaway - Mountains / Beach
Beach
- Holidays - Easter / Xmas / Halloween
Christmas!
- Movies - Horror / Comedy / Romance
All of the above.
- Wine - Red / White
I don’t drink alcohol.
- Season - Summer / Winter
Winter
- Meal - Fast Food / Home-cooked
Home cooking every time.
- Favorite Ice cream
