Have you always
wanted to be an author?
I actually never planned on it.
I've always enjoyed reading and writing but it's always been quite a private
thing. When I finished writing my first two books, I let my mum and a friend
read them on a whim and they convinced me to take the plunge. I figured that if
even one person enjoyed my stories then it was completely worth it. I've been
thoroughly overwhelmed by the response.
Are you a plotter
or a punster or combo of both? And you explain the difference?
Definitely a pantser. I tend to
have a skeleton plot, as in I know roughly how the book starts and ends but
when I plan scenes, I often find that it feels awkward because the characters
don't fit what I have planned. I tend to just start writing with a vague idea
in mind and see what the characters do, they usually sort themselves out.
What is your most
interesting writing quirk?
I dream about my characters. Some
if the scenes that feel most real to me are basically my dreams written down.
This is why I knew gad to have the
Carter boys their own series; I still dream about their day to day lives on a
regular basis.
Can you please
tell us about your latest book(s)?
My latest book 'An Imperfect
Circle' is the story of Karl and Elise. Karl is the second oldest brother and,
if you've read any of my previous books, you'll know it can be hard to like him
at times. This book gives us a bit of an insight into who he is and shows his
softer side.
How did you come
with the idea for this story?
The Carter boys have been fighting
to get out of my head for a while. This book was the perfect way to explain
their family history and introduce the fiery, no nonsense, red head that is
Elise Belrose.
Can you share with
us your current work(s) in progress?
I'm currently writing Craig
Carter's book. He's a complicated guy and possibly one of my favourite
brothers. I don't want to say too much as I've not finished writing it yet but
his book may be a little hard to read at times I think, but he'll make it worth
our while.
Who is the one
author that you would love to meet someday and why?
Either Abbi Glines or Jodi Ellen
Malpas. Two of my favourite authors because their characters are so well
developed and their storylines rock.
What is the best
piece of advice you would give to someone that wants to get into writing?
Be true to your characters and
yourself and just go for it. What's the worst that could happen?
Can you share with
us something off your bucket list?
I want to go bungee jumping. I
can't believe I've never done it. Somebody might have to give me a helpful
shove though.
What is in your To
Read Pile that you are dying to start or upcoming release you can’t wait for?
There are so many! Next up is
probably Cage by Harper Sloan. I loved Axel so I’m expecting more alpha male
goodness.
What is one book
everyone should read before they die?
Any Tolkien book. I can't even
begin to imagine how one goes about creating an alternative world. He was so
thorough and detailed that it blows my mind.
What is your
favorite time of year & why?
Autumn, I love crisp leaves
crunching underfoot.
Who is your
Celebrity crush? And what would you do if you ever meet them?
I'm rubbish at knowing celebrities
names. I do quite like Chris Hemsworth, I could lose a month with that man
after I got past the fangirling.
Is there anything
else you would like to add?
Just thank you for having me!
About An Imperfect Circle
"What do you do when the boy who rescues the last remnants of your soul rejects what’s left straight afterwards? You move on. That’s what you do. I’m not the sort of girl who sits on the sofa with a bucket of ice cream mourning over anything.
Especially not over a boy."
Sixteen year old Ellie Belrose has spent the last five years rebuilding her life after something she'd rather forget. She's finally getting somewhere but, when a figure from her past makes an unwanted reappearance in her life, she's forced to confront her demons.
Karl Carter is fascinated by Ellie the moment he sees her but he doesn't realise she's Elise. His Elise. He never forgot her and still isn't willing to - despite her insistence.
The two of them are stubborn, angry at the world, and sparks fly when they come together. Can they help each other move on from the past or will they drag each other back there?
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