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What inspired you to start writing?
Strangely, I had an extreme allergic reaction to medication, and the need to get my story out was overwhelming. Something I could no longer wait and linger on, year after year.
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Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
An historical Western political romance.
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How do you create your characters?
I like to research names and places, different times and cultures. What their occupations are and how the characters interact within the world.
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What does your typical writing day look like?
I'm a night owl, music playing, cup of tea while the world sleeps I can do my best work, just try not to wake the cat who isn't a night person. She needs her 14 hours.
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What has been the most rewarding part of being an indie author?
The freedom to create at my own pace. To be incontrol of my cover design and how I want to present the story in my head/heart to the world.
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What’s one challenge you’ve faced in your writing journey?
I had no idea the rules and marketing aspect of writing and publishing. That each genre has limits for word counts and the tiny details.
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Do you have any favorite writing tools or apps?
I'm old school, word all the way and I edit as I type. Too many years at a typewriter are ingrained in muscle memory.
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What advice would you give to new or aspiring indie authors?
Write how and what you want to read.
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How do you handle book promotion as an indie author?
Scream into the void while dropping pamphlets from a helicopter during a level 10 tornado
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What’s next for you? Are you working on a new book?
I have about 4 works in progress at all times, bouncing between them. If something new hits me, I'll make a note and move on.
