Where are you from and what's your background?
I live in Houston,
Texas, with my husband, two kids,
and two dogs. Professionally, I started out as a marketing coordinator for a
computer company before quitting my desk job to become a high school teacher. I
taught high school journalism/photojournalism for eleven years, and then I
became a full-time writer.
That's fantastic! When did you realize you wanted to write and when did you
start writing?
I was in eighth grade the first time I realized I was good
at writing. I was selected to write a short, weekly column about my school in
the local newspaper, but I didn't start writing fiction until I was much older.
I was at a Twilight convention with some friends (diehard Twilight fan here)
and, like all conventions, we spent A LOT of time waiting in lines. To pass the
time, I made up stories and told them to my friends. They were impressed with
my ability to make things up on the spot (I thought everyone told themselves
stories in their heads to pass the time!) and they told me I should write a
book. I thought there was no way I'd be able to do it, but I sat at my computer
when I got home and tried. Six weeks later, I had my first first draft of a
novel!
What a fun way to start your writing career! What genre do you write and what's your target audience?
I write paranormal romance. While I do have one young adult
novel published, my primary target audience is women who like a little magic
with their romance.
Sounds great. How did you come up with the idea for your newest
release? Tell us about it!
My idea for Werewolves Only, and the Crescent City Wolf Pack
Series, came to me when I was at a
That's what I'd call getting your creative juices totally flowing! What is your favorite quote and who wrote it?
“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to
achieve: the fear of failure.” ~Paulo Coelho
He's one of my favorite Brazilian writers. Do you have a favorite author? Who? Has this author or
his book(s) influenced your writing in any way?
I have several favorite authors, and I think they've all
influenced my writing in one way or another: Dean Koontz, Heather Graham,
Charlaine Harris, and Lara Adrian are just a few.
Wonderful influences. If you could be a character from any book, who would you
like to be and why?
I wouldn't mind being the heroine of any romance novel,
because I'd be guaranteed a happily ever after! I've always wanted to go to Oz,
so I wouldn't mind being Dorothy either!
I hadn't thought about that, and I love your thinking! Happily ever after. What are you working on now?
I am doing the final edits on Bound by Blood, book 3 of the
Crescent City Wolf Pack series, and then I'll be starting on book 4!
How exciting! Where can we find out more about you and your writing?
All of my books are listed on my website. To get to
know me and be the first to hear about my new releases and promotions, you can sign up
for my VIP Reader Group (you'll also get a FREE short story as a thank
you!)
You can also find me in the following places:
Is there anything else you'd like to share with our
readers?
I love connecting with readers, so please don't be afraid to
say hello!
Thank you so much for your time telling us a little more about you and your books. Wishing you great success in your writing career and your next release!
