1.
How many books have you written and which is your
favorite?
I have written seven novels, and picking a
favorite is so difficult! My debut novel, Silver Lake, holds a special place in
my heart, since it took me about 5 years from initial idea to being offered a
publishing contract…it was a day I will never forget!
2.
If you’re
planning a sequel, can you share a tiny bit about your plans for it?
I always write standalones, although
sometimes characters from one book make cameos in others.
3.
Do you want each book to stand on its own, or are
you trying to build a body of work with connections between each book?
I do write each book to stand alone,
although romance, secrets, and suspense are common threads in all my novels.
4.
How did you come up with the title for your
book?
For this book, Ghost Moon, I combined the
ghost mystery piece with a spooky, suspenseful scene in the book that occurs
under a full moon.
5.
How long did it take you to write this book?
This one took me about a year and a half.
6.
What does
the title mean?
I hope it evokes the spooky, gothic
setting and plot of the story!
7.
What did
you learn when writing the book?
I learn so much while writing every book,
as there are usually subjects or historical events I have to research for the
characters and plot.
8.
What surprised you the most?
The initial spark of inspiration for this
one made me think it was going to be a YA novel, but it is anything but!! There are steamy scenes in Ghost Moon.
9.
Have you ever killed off a character your readers
loved?
No, although I do kill characters!
10. What do you do to get inside your character’s
heads?
I write in very deep third person, so I
develop detailed backstories on all the characters (not all of which needs to
be shared, it’s so I can know them inside and out). I “interview” them…for
example, what was the best birthday present they ever received, and why? What
is their zodiac sign, and does it describe them accurately? I also thoroughly
research their jobs, hobbies, issues, etc. Finally, I made sure I understand
each characters’ goal, motivation, and conflict.
Thanks for visiting! If you enjoy spooky suspense mixed with steamy romance, I hope you will check out my novels...the Halloween season is fast approaching!
