It's Time To Go Indie Now!

What book inspired me to become an author?

What music do I listen to when I write?

What strange career did I explore before writing?

Find out the answers to these questions, and more, in my interview with Go Indie Now - Episode 19. My segment is 1:00:02 in, but I highly recommend you check out the entire show. There are so many awesome authors and musicians out there!

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Don't Be Afraid to Experiment - My Interview with Ingrid Foster

What's my advice for struggling authors? 

How did my background in environmental studies influence my writing? 

Find out the answers to these questions, and more, in my interview with Ingrid Foster.

While you're there, be sure to check out Ingrid's books. I just finished reading My Father's Magic and was stunned! I didn’t know what to expect with this book, especially since it’s labeled as ‘suspense’, which is something I haven’t read much of, but I can tell you I was very pleasantly surprised.

I felt like Alice falling further and further down the rabbit hole of magic and mystery. Whenever I thought I was starting to figure out where the story was going, it would take an unexpected twist. As the story unfolded, it became darker and more haunting, and I found myself thinking about the story even when I wasn’t reading it. I especially liked the character Esme. Her charisma, stamina, and flaws made her likeable and relatable. She was painted so vividly that I felt like I was watching her in a movie. Ingrid is a talented author. Her writing is succinct and thoughtful, accentuating this fantastical suspense story.

Writing, Lovecraft, and Kickboxing - My Interview With Mistral Dawn

What's the easiest part of being a writer? What am I working on now? Why is H.P Lovecraft my favorite author of all time? Am I really a kickboxer? Find out the answers to these questions and more in my interview with author Mistral Dawn.

Why I Root for the Villain - My Interview With Ben Starling

Today I had the privilege of being interviewed by the awesome Ben Starling! He interviewed me about my writing life, Strange Luck, and my upcoming book. You probably already know that I'm a chocoholic, but do you know what I wear when I write, or why I always root for the villain? Check out the interview here.

While you're on his website, be sure to sign up for Ben's mailing list because you'll get a FREE e-copy of Something in the Air. Happy reading!

The Scary Reviews Interview

 

David Spell started The Scary Reviews because he's always been a huge horror fan and wanted to have a place to post his favorite horror book reviews. Not only did he see his dream to fruition, his site also features insightful horror/fantasy author interviews, guest posts, and a fabulous Women in Horror spotlight. I'm thrilled that he will be reviewing Book II in the Strange Luck series, The Nightmare Birds, as part of the Women in Horror feature in late 2016. I'm so excited!!!

Until then, you can check out my interview with The Scary Reviews, where you'll learn how many books are planned in the Strange Luck series, how I got the title, and what inspires me to write. And don't forget to check out the other author interviews, too! They're incredibly interesting and I've already discovered a bunch of new books to read as a result.

Puppy Preschool, Writing Fuel, Krampus, and Masterpiece Theater

So much happened this week, so I thought I'd share some highlights. 

My puppy, Loki, graduated puppy preschool. He'll be starting puppy kindergarten on Monday, followed by a therapy dog class. I'm a proud parent :)

We got our first snow flurries of season. Yay! Yes, I'm one of those annoying people who loves the snow. Keep in mind, I haven't seen snow in over 5 years.

I finished writing Chapter 6 of my new novel, The Nightmare Birds. I couldn't have done it without my best friends - chocolate and caffeine. My new book is part of the Strange Luck series. I don't know if it's a good or bad thing to already have your cover design picked out when you haven't even finished writing the book. :)

Two of my latest interviews went live this week with Awesome Gang and Book Goodies. You can learn more about what I'm currently working on, my writing quirks, and advice to aspiring authors.

So I guess they make Krampus ornaments now.

Lastly, if you haven't watched Mr. Selfridge yet on Masterpiece Theater, you're missing out on the new Downton Abbey!

The Howling Turtle

 

Not only is 'The Howling Turtle' an awesome blog name with cute graphics, it's also the home of YA book reviews and author interviews. I recently had the pleasure of doing an interview with The Howling Turtle, where I revealed how I got the inspiration to write Strange Luck. There may even be a question about a fictional literary crush. *wink. Check it out!

Give Me Some (YA) Love

So excited to announce that my interview with YA Love Magazine is out today! I had a blast answering their challenging, out-of-the-box questions, like quirky rituals I do before/whilst writing. You can check it out here.  Enjoy!