Ha Ha! I'm sure my desk is under the mess of papers, pens, photographs and books that surround my computer. I haven't seen it in a while, but I am sure it is there, just the same.

I grew up in Owensboro, KY with my family. I have a huge immediate family, with four older sisters, four older brothers, and one younger brother. My nephew also lived with us so he is just like a younger brother to me. I used to think my mother was crazy, and now, having children of my own, I am astounded that she isn't.
Most of my books involve a large (if not extended) family. That is all I knew growing up and I find that I include that in my writing. There isn't a prank I didn't see, or an incident that didn't happen in my family.

I wrote my first book when I was only 12. It was a short story assignment that my teacher gave to the entire class. When it was finished, we bound the pages and made a hard cover for them. I chose to write about a haunted house. I then knew that I wanted to write, but it took me a good deal more years to get the courage to write anything I would let anyone else read.

I chose to become an Indie author because I wanted to get my books out there. I tried submitting to traditional publishers a few times, but most of the responses I got were either scams or less than appealing. As an Indie, I make my own terms and do it my way. Just call me Old Blue Eyes!

I am exceptionally grateful for Smashwords. They opened up a whole new audience that was unavailable to me before by offering my book in many formats instead of one. The biggest is Barnes and Noble. I believe Smashwords is responsible for about half of my book sales.

That's a tough one. I love to have my characters somewhere other than in my head. I think the greatest thing is when someone, a complete stranger, seeks me out to tell me that they love my characters as much as I do. I feel as if they are truly living out there somewhere, going on about their lives and bringing joy to others.

Everything. Without fans, I don't know if I would have the courage to keep writing. After my first attempt at writing, someone insisted I get back on that computer and do it some more. That is really what gives me strength and courage to keep writing and the willingness to keep doing something new.

I am working on the fifth and final book to the Forbidden Love series. It will be named Into Forever. No spoilers here, though!

I have always been a huge fan of Stephen King and James Patterson, Lora Leigh and JR Ward. That being said, I read a lot of indie authors as well. I think it would be like trying to pick a favorite child. I can't do it. I love them all.

The alarm clock.

I have a day job. Writing is not my only profession. I also spend time with my family. I have four beautiful children and one grandson that keep my pretty busy.

Sometimes I am just browsing with my Nook or my Kindle, but most often it is by way of recommendation by my friends or fans.

All the Time.

I have both a Kindle App and a Nook. I use both equally.