The first story I ever wrote was about Max, a mouse that traveled the world on a rocket scooter, who fought the evil cat crimelords. I tried to do it as a comic, but visuals weren't my thing.

I just get it there. I just start writing to tell the story first. Then I go back and take as long as necessary to edit.

I read a lot of erotica, smut, and classical literature.

When I'm at home, I love to read on my iPad because the screen and the actual page flipping animation. When I'm on the go, I use my phone.

Lots of Twitter and blog posts. I usually post blurbs from what I'm currently working on to entice readers before they're published.

It's junky....Really junky. But it's a controlled chaos.

I grew up in Mississippi, and I realized as I got older the religious aspect of life there impacted my writing more. I usually have some religious or spiritual undertones in my work, whether it's approaching some form of taboo or with a character that embodies some form of rebellion to religious and/or societal norms.

I have always been writing since I could remember. Ever since I could write a coherent sentence, I've been writing!

I realized that my style and the subjects and how I approached them was not accepted to the degree I wanted it to be in "mainstream" published.This is doubly sure on my direct, yet philosophical approach to sexuality. Many publishers won't carry my content because it is "taboo" or too graphic for their normal audience. I was encouraged by one of my professors to just build my own brand since I was having issues getting publishing deals through normal means. It's harder, especially taking marketing and promoting upon one's self, but it's rewarding.

Smashwords has given me the best self-publishing platform. I've tried several over the past few years, but Smashwords is the one I'm sticking with. It's far more user friendly and flexible in so many ways, from marketing platforms to allowing readers to set their own prices for smaller works in preparation for larger projects.

By far, it's sharing the story. I love the process of writing and perfecting each manuscript, but the biggest smile comes from sharing with your audience.