Where were you born?
I was born in Florida but didn’t live there long.
What hobby do you miss most from your childhood?
As a kid I didn’t have many hobbies. I spent a lot of time entertaining myself creating my own games and living in my own world.
Were your family ever skeptical of your dreams of writing? Who has been your greatest supporter?
My aunt was very much skeptical of me wanting to be a writer as was my ex husband. My aunt actually told me once that I was not special enough to be a writer. My first marriage ended partly because of the fact that I refused to give it up for him. My biggest supporters have been my mom and my current husband. He is such a big supporter that he edits my books and we are starting a new series together.
What encouraged you to start writing?
I started as a teenager because I was put into a creative writing class. I had a friend at the time that told me I needed to drop the class because it wasn’t for me. That was enough for me to stay in the class and I discovered the love of it. When I started writing again I was looking to find me once more and met my main character in my series Savannah. She saved my life.
How did you get started with writing your first novel?
I had stopped writing for several years because of my first husband and when we moved from California to Colorado I wanted to start writing again. So one day I did and there was Savannah. I just started writing and a book came onto the page.
What is the most ideal ambiance for you to write in?
Right now I enjoy sitting on my back porch listening to either music or The Bert Show podcast and I write.
How did you begin writing The Hellborn Series?
A free write started The Hellborn series. The only sex scene in that book is when I met Savannah and Damian.
Who inspired the character of Savannah in Bad Intentions?
Savannah for me is very real and she had to evolve from who she was in the first few books. She wasn’t really inspired by anyone.
How important do you think book covers are? Who usually designs your book covers?
Book covers are what get readers attention so they are extremely important. Shepard Originals is who design most of my covers.
How often do you write in a week? Do you try to write a certain goal number of words or chapters a day or do you just go with the flow?
I write six days a week. My Mondays are the hardest so generally take those off. My goal is usually 7 to 10 pages a week. Anything more is a huge win.
Every art form is open to various interpretations and reviews. How do you handle any negative reviews that come your way?
Reviews are readers business not mine and I can’t make everyone happy. I write the story I want to read.
Which do you prefer, tea bags or loose-leaf tea?
No tea for this girl. I prefer coffee or water.
Do you ever see yourself "retiring" from being a writer?
No. I love to write it’s who I am at my core.
What are some of your plans for the future? Are you working on a new project at the moment?
I have one more book for The Hellborn Series. I am also starting a new series with my husband and an anthology that will start a third series in 2024.
How long have you been with AllAuthor now and how have you been enjoying it?
I just started six months ago on All Authors and I love it.
