Q: Describe a typical writing day. 

A: When I was teaching, I’d use every free period and study hall to write. I’d come home, say hi to my wonderfully supportive husband and write some more. On weekends, I’d meet with other writers and, guess what? Write some more. 

Q: How many stories do you have at any given time? 

A: I write one at a time but am always thinking about the next story. I really love connected series as I like to revisit the same wonderful characters and setting for several stories.

Q: Where do you get your ideas? 

A: Everywhere. It could be from a person’s comment, from reading, from the world around me. When I’m writing romantic suspense, all I need to do is listen to the news and read the paper.  

Q: How real are your characters while you write them? 

A: As much as I hate to admit it, a bit of me is in each of my characters. As the story grows, I fall in love with the hero and must admire the heroine. I try to have each of them learn a lesson, which might be a lesson I need to learn.  

Q: What are your future plans for your writing? 

A: I’ve started writing erotica and I think have found a new home. After writing fifteen suspenses, I want to expand my writing and stretch as an author. Erotica makes me work on the emotional aspect of the story. 

Q: Do you have any advice for aspiring authors? 

A: The most important thing is perseverance. Write every day and give yourself permission to write bad stuff. A very wise teacher once told me you can’t edit a blank page. Lastly, join a writer’s group for support and to learn for others and then to help others.