I absolutely love all kinds of books, so this is a very difficult question for me to attempt to answer, but I will try. My favorite book of all time is "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen. It is smart and the characters are imperfect, which I love. Number two would have to be "The Great Divorce" by C.S. Lewis which is I feel like is a book where Religious Fiction and Science Fiction meet and converge in such an interesting way. Third on my list has to be "How I Know God Answers Prayer" by Rosalind Goforth. I read that book when I am in serious need of encouragement. My addiction to Science Fiction compels me to pick "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley as my fourth favorite, who was so far ahead of his time. I also love "Absolute Surrender" by Andrew Murray, this is a classic, but a new favorite for me personally. My favorite living book (and the only one of its kind) is the Bible.

Mostly Science Fiction and Contemporary Christian Fiction.

I love the original Kindle with the keyboard, but unfortunately mine finally stopped working, mainly because my three year old accidentally jumped on it. I am seriously considering getting a Kindle Paperwhite.

Giveaway blogs always increase the number of downloads, but usually if your book is featured. I haven't had any luck with advertising on the sidebars of these types of sites. Of course, word of mouth is great as well. I am thankful to all my friends that posted about my book on their social media.

I don't really have one. I have a laptop and a couch. Next to the couch my husband has built me a little cabinet that I can set my coffee on, but that also opens up to hold all my writing notebooks and resources.

I grew up in Torrance, California. I think that your environment growing up always influences your writing, whether you admit it or not. For me, it has heavily influenced who I am, especially growing up in such a multi-cultral place. In my next series, I have set it in an imaginary Southern California town that very much mirrors Torrance.

When I was in Junior High I started journaling, and then in University I started writing short stories. It wasn't until I was in my 20's that I started writing regularly, and that was through my travel blog. Writing everyday for three years was great practice, and I wrote my first non-fiction novel in about 6 months when I was 30.

It is based on my childhood in Southern California, but with updated twists that have to do with technology and its influence on culture. I am writing it as fiction, however, because there are a lot of things that don't resemble my own life at all.

Honestly, the low cost. I have always wanted to write but I don't have the financial resources to submit my manuscripts or pitches to anyone.

It's a giant creative puzzle, and that's what I love. I also make quilts for the same reason. I can't imagine existing without the ability to be creative.

I'm new to Smashwords, but I am already very thankful that I was able to find an avenue to offer my first novel online for free. Thanks Smashwords!