Could You Tell Us About Yourself ?
Born in Peoria, IL and raised 22 years there, I graduated from Manual Highschool in 1971. I favored music classes at school and piano responsibility in the Church during those years. I have lived in Montana, Hawaii, California, Alabama, and Texas as well.
Graduating from Barclay College vocational Legal Secretarial training in 1986, I worked as secretary/receptionist for many years until 2008 when I started writing in earnest. I have finished five books and have started outlining another. There are a mix of science fiction, short story, non fiction, poetry, and music.
I have been married for 30 years at the time of this bio and hope to have many more years with my dear husband.
Mother of six children (his and hers), she also has 12 grandchildren and one great grandbaby so far.
My husband and I live just a hop, skip, and jump from the Gulf. My favorite thing to do is creating purses, reading books, making crafts, working on my website, and reading my Bible studies.
What made you write your book (s) ?
As for the books themselves, the first work that was written started in 1990 when the “Poems to the Lord Notebook” copyright was obtained. It was many years before any others were attempted. My dream is to be the absolute best author that I can be. I love to read books and have read them for many years. One day as I was reading, a thought formed in my mind that I would like to do this.
I started reading the books in a different frame of mind paying attention to the way the author told the story. The strengths of the plots and the depth of the characters came into vivid focus. I got in touch with one of my favorite authors who did a critique for me. They recommended that I get the book “How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method” by Randy Ingermanson. I immediately ordered the work and read it several times. I found a new perspective as I read about storytelling.
What is the first book you remember reading ?
The first book I read was the Bible.
What’s your favourite book ?
My favorite book is titled Highland Bride. It is funny, serious, and romantic.
Who is your favourite author and why?
Hannah Howell is my favorite author because she makes you feel like you are right there with the characters.
What is the most difficult part of your artistic process?
I have a habit of writing in spurts, but once I get started the book progresses exponentially.
What’s your favourite writing snack or drink?
Kool-Aid is what I like to drink most.
Where do you get your idea (s) for your book (s) ?
This was so weird. I had a dream one night about someone opening my head and pouring in words. For the next two or three months, I was typing constantly on the computer. My husband would wake up at three o’clock in the morning and I would still be at the computer.
Do you try more to be original or rather give readers what they want?
I try to be more original in the story line, but still give readers an experience they like.
How did publishing your (first) book ?
I self-published the first book of the trilogy.
How do you develop your plot and characters?
I have a basic idea of who and what I want the characters to be. Then, I use the snowflake method to fill out the details of each one.
What part of the book was the most fun to write?
Writing the descriptions of the planets was the most fun. I love to do creative projects.
How did you come up with the title for your book (s) ?
The title was the first thing that came to mind in all my books. It just seems that the titles fit the story line.
Which of the characters in your book (s) do you relate to the most and why?
I relate to Lisa in the first book of the trilogy, SAGA OF BAZOR #1 The Hunt, because she was based on me. She has some of my experiences and thought processes.
How would you describe your book’s ideal reader?
The readers who are ideal for my books are ones who love science fiction and like a little bit of romance in the story.
How long did it take for you to write a book ?
It took about one month to put four books together and two more months to be ready for editing.
Did you get some negative feedback on your book ? and if so how do you deal with that ?
Yes, I did. I remember one review seemed that the reviewer was jumping all over me because of this and that. Those kinds of feedbacks are read and then I decide which of the feedback subjects I agree with. It is very helpful.
How did you feel when you first published your book (s) ? Scared ? Excited ? Nervous ?
I felt nervous and excited when the books were first published.
Where can people who are interested in your book, buy your book ?
There is another book besides the trilogy. It is titled Black Seven: Legend of Venetta.
Anyone who wants to buy my books (SAGA OF BAZOR #1 The Hunt, SAGA OF BAZOR #2 Guardian of Secrets, SAGA OF BAZOR #3 Verria’s Gift, and Black Seven, Legend of Venetta) can go to my WEBSITE.
Are you working on anything at the present you would like to share with your readers about?
I am working on a memoir now. The story is outlined. Then, all that needs to be done is fleshing out the characters with the snowflake method.
After writing your book (s) what is your advice to people who want to become writers?
The main thing I can tell people is don’t quit. No matter how rough it gets or how awful people review your book, learn from it. Turn around those bad reviews for your good and finish your endeavor.
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