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1. Did you choose the writing profession or did it choose you? I chose to write because my muse refused to go and knock on someone else’s door. Either that or maybe I was just the most creative one on the block (in a three-house subdivision) or at least I like to think so! I’ve always wanted to write and I count myself among the lucky ones. I can do what I love and even keep my hand near the coffee pot all day long not to mention chocolate! It makes for a terrific comfort food if I’m in the middle of a tearful scene!
2. What is your background? (education, work, etc.) I attended Stephens College in Columbia , Missouri and East Tennessee State University . My writing background includes various works as a ghost writer as well as various freelance writing credits
3. When did you ‘know’ you were a writer? From the time I was in the second or third grade. Still, I did not begin writing full-time until the fall of 2005.
4. How would you describe your style of writing? Fickle. Seriously fickle. I like to write a little bit of everything and for everyone. By everyone I mean I still do some ghost work because it keeps life interesting and I jump on the chance to write gambling articles for magazines. Still, I remain incredibly loyal to my publishers but I am fickle in what I write for them.
5. What is your writing process? I wish I could say I have one. I write all over the place from legal pads to the notebook computer and scattered notes leave a trail of a writer’s mind (mine, specifically) that refuses to sleep!
6. What was your path to publication? I really can’t say for sure. I guess I would describe it as a bumpy road with a lot of curves until one day; I finally made it to the interstate and just knew I had a driven purpose and a specific direction to head so I went for it!
7. What is your favorite self-marketing idea? Myspace! I love it!
8. What are the biggest surprises you’ve encountered as a writer? I’m amazed at how many books, really good books, can be bought in e-book formats now.
9. How do you inspire yourself? What are your sources of creativity? Look around at the world and a writer can find plenty of inspiration everywhere. It’s where I find mine.
10. What is your proudest writer moment? Every single time a letter of acceptance comes in, I’m proud.
11. What’s the best advice you were given about writing? Write every day.
12. What is your most embarrassing writer moment? Too many to list because I have a foot-in-mouth syndrome and when it flares up, it usually causes for a quick diagnosis…..quiet writing time.
13. What business challenges have you faced as a writer? Time management is one of the biggest challenges. I think in today’s world, authors must be able to juggle a full schedule and do it well. We have to promote ourselves, answer e-mails, promote our books, answer more e-mails, write our next manuscript, research…and the list goes on!
14. What is your writer life philosophy? “I’d rather find a reader-friend than a reader-fan. Then, I can reach them with my words again and again while they touch my life with theirs as well.”
15. When you’re not writing what do you do for fun? Watch all sports or gamble. Of course, I read and spend a lot of time with my children.
16. Who do you like to read? Too many titles to list.
17. What’s your advice for new writers? Make sure your manuscript is completed before you pitch it or else pitch it as a proposal. You never know when your story will be accepted and someone will want it “right now” so be honest. If you are pitching it and it isn’t completed—let the editor know or only query those agents or publishers willing to look at a proposal.
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