Tell us a bit about your
family.
I’m married to my high school sweetheart and have two teenagers. We also have a six-year-old rescue dog that
is definitely the baby of the family. I
work from home as an accountant and juggle that with writing, providing taxi
service for my kids and spending time with my husband.
How do you work through
self-doubts and fear?
I simply imagine how I will feel if I buckle to those insecurities. We all have them, but I’d rather try my best
knowing that the outcome may not be what I wish, and that’s okay. To me, pushing ahead in the face of
self-doubt is far better than giving up, only to look back wondering—what if?
What scares you the
most?
Not having enough time to do all of the things I still want to do. That includes writing more books, traveling
with my husband and seeing what kind of adults my kids will become and the
adventures they will have as their lives evolve.
What’s your greatest
character strength?
Recognizing my flaws. We all have
them, and I’m certainly no different.
However, over time, I’ve learned to cut myself some slack. And in doing so, I’m more tolerant of others,
as well. It’s not easy to change and
sometimes you just have to accept yourself the way you are. When you do that, you have more compassion
for other people. At least that’s been
my experience.
Why do you write?
That’s easy—it’s fun! I’ve always
enjoyed reading and it’s even more rewarding to create characters, places and stories. In real life, we don’t have nearly the
control over people or events that we believe we have. As a writer, I have complete control over
what happens in a story, and it feels empowering.
Have you always enjoyed
writing?
Yes, always. I loved writing when I
was a kid. I even won some creative
writing awards in school. However, in
time, the responsibilities of adulthood overshadowed my writing interests and I
shelved them for a very long time as nothing more than childhood dreams.
What motivates you to
write?
The desire to live my dream is what motivates me. I’ve told my kids to count themselves lucky
in life if they are able to do something they love, because that means they
will never work a day in their lives. Of
course, I mean ‘work’ in the sense of drudgery.
I have never worked harder than since I began writing, networking,
marketing, and self-publishing—but I love every minute of it!
What are you most proud
of in your personal life?
My marriage. I’ve been married for
over 25 years to my high school sweetheart (known him for almost 35 years) and
we are still best friends. No one else
can make me laugh the way he does and the older you get, the more laughing you
need to be able to do—trust me.
What books did you love
growing up?
I loved Sidney Sheldon. Rage of
Angels was the first book that I immediately reread the instant I finished the
last page. In general, I have always
liked books with strong female characters.
Barbara Taylor Bradford’s book A Woman of Substance is another example
and a classic as far as I’m concerned.
Who is your favorite
author?
Okay, it’s impossible to name only one.
It depends on my mood. So here
are some of my go to authors: James
Rollins, Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child, Lisa Renee Jones, Kendall Grey,
Carl Sagan and Neil Degrasse Tyson. As I
said, it depends on my mood.
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Genre – Women’s Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, Romance
Rating – R
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