What's the story behind your latest book?
My latest - and first - book is a romance/chick lit novel, and no one is more surprised than I am. I enjoy reading chick lit novels but never envisioned myself writing one. My lead character, Jacey, was hanging out in my head for months before I began writing; her partner, Liam, was a newer friend. One thing lead to another in my head, and one day, they came together and it was like a switch was flipped. This story has very little reflection on my own life; it truly is THEIR story. I love them both for who they are separately and together, and I hope readers love them, too!
What is the greatest joy of writing for you?
The greatest joy of writing is the liberation. Whether it's my story or my character's story, there is nothing like the feeling of freedom when you just let loose. Sometimes, what I write is garbage; other times, it's legitimate. But no matter what I do with it or where it ends up, I feel lighter when I write. I'm in a better mood when I write, even if the topic is a difficult one. It has been like this as long as I can remember.
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