Who influenced you to become an author?
I would definitely have to say that my influences for writing children's and young adult books were, and still are, J. K. Rowling, Rob Scotton, Beverly Clearly, and Judy Blume.
Can I buy a signed book from you?
I am happy to work out arrangements to sell you a signed copy of any of my paperback books. The usual process is for me to invoice you through PayPal for the retail cover price of the book plus shipping. If that interests you, please contact me through the Contact tab above. Shipment/delivery could take up to four weeks depending on my deadlines. *UPDATE - As of January 2023, I also accept payments through Zelle & Venmo.
Can I get bookmarks or swag from you?
I am happy to send individuals, book clubs, or bookstores bookmarks and swag free of charge. International readers requesting bulk amounts of bookmarks or swag will be asked to pay for the shipping and will be invoiced via PayPal. If you're interested in requesting bookmarks or swag, please contact me through the Contact tab above. Shipment/delivery could take up to four weeks depending on my deadlines.
Can you read my unpublished manuscript for me?
Unfortunately, my deadline and release schedule prevents me from having the time to do this for you. I highly recommend you find a local or online writers' group that offers critique groups or critique partners.
Can I have a free book?
I don't typically give books away for free just because someone asks but I do give a bunch away in my own giveaways and in giveaways through bloggers and Facebook events. Follow my Facebook page for lots of opportunities to win books, gift cards, swag, and other fun things from me!
Will you contribute to my blog, Facebook event, or charity giveaway?
I try to contribute to as many giveaways and charity events as I can so I'm happy to consider yours, but please understand that sometimes my writing schedule or the number of other giveaway items I've already contributed might make it impossible to participate at that time. Feel free to contact me through the Contact tab above.
What is your writing schedule/process?
I am a full-time author, and with having four of our five children still at home, I write as often as my time allows me too. If I'm writing and/or drawing the children's books then it doesn't matter what time of the day or night I work on them. And it also doesn't matter if there are people standing around talking to me or even if the television is on, but if I'm writing the YA books, I'll mostly write in the evening hours once everyone is asleep. It is difficult for me to get my head into the world I've created in my books, so once I'm there, I need to be distraction free. I go in my office, turn off all the lights, light the candle that sits on my desk, and listen to movie scores while I write. Epic movie scores and anything composed by Peter Gundry, always seem to get me into my world faster and keeps me there. Here are the movie scores I keep on my iPod at all times:
Bram Stoker's DraculaCrimson Peak
Dracula UntoldFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them {from all 3 movies}
Gods of EgyptHarry Potter {from all 8 movies}Indiana Jones {from all 4 movies}
Jurassic Park {from all 3 movies}
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Jurassic World
Lord of the Rings {from all 3 movies}PompeiiRed Riding HoodStar Wars Saga {from all 9 movies}
The Hobbit {from all 3 movies}
The Twilight Saga {from all 5 movies}The Wolfman |