Being a full-time indie author is like wearing a dozen different hats. You should never expect to only be a writer because you’re going to be a beta reader, an editor, a marketer, a social media guru, and a salesman.
How did the author learn about in vitro fertilization? What special memories does she have about time she was in labor with Ferris? Why did she and her husband choose such an unusual name for their son? How many books will be in this series? And what advice does she have for authors?
When I was younger and wrote stories centered around the women in my life, most times, my mom, grandmothers, aunts, or cousins were the focal point. And although as a child, I wouldn’t have pegged them as such, they were and are incredibly strong women.
In 𝑂𝑛 𝑊𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔, Stephen King claims “outlines are the last resource of bad fiction writers.” King suggests they limit inspiration and the joy of creativity. Jack Kerouac likely agreed, writing novels such as 𝑂𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑅𝑜𝑎𝑑 in a stream-of-conscious style on a long roll of paper.
I am fortunate to have some really amazing people in my life who support me unconditionally and who have fully embraced my writing journey. That said, creating characters is my favorite part of writing.
Is it grammatically correct to use they as a singular pronoun?
To start with, I must admit that I never thought I’d ever write a mainstream action suspense thriller.
I’ve been lucky enough to have written several series—four, in fact—and each one was a fun experience. However, I’m certain whenever someone opens one of my books, he doesn’t think of the effort going into creating either the story or the world in which that story is set. Nevertheless, anyone who’s ever written anything will tell you it ain’t easy.
Someone once called me the Queen of Serendipity. I wish. Whether it’s true or not, I don’t know, but I’m largely guided by synchronicity or serendipitous moments.
November 27, 2018, marks the one year anniversary of The Boss’s Daughter, the first book in The Black Rose series! My debut novel. My dream come true. For those who have not read it yet (whaaa?), here’s the gist: Renee Parnell is raised in the world of organized crime. When she discovers her mob-boss father wants…
