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Q:What would you want someone just meeting you to be able to say about you?

A:I would love for them to say that I was someone worth knowing.  A person that added to life; one who didn’t just take what life had to offer without using it to benefit others as well as herself.  I would love for them to say she was a writer, an inspiration, one who gave her opinion but in her expressions thought of the views of others.

Q:Have you written any other publications? 

A:“Bruised Love” is my latest release.  I will be working on a special project for children stories and greeting cards. I am anticipating the next novel to release in the summer of 2010.

  IQ: What inspires you to write?

A:Writing is peaceful for me.  It allows me to relax and the thoughts of issues, questions of what is going on around me surface.  I write about those thoughts and the "what ifs".

Q:As an independent author do you find it difficult to get your books noticed?

A:You definitely have to work hard.  Listening to others, seminars, and research has told me the author will always work hard to promote, advertise, and market their books, regardless  if they are self published or not.  The difficulty often comes with learning who, what and where you seek promotions, signings, distribution, and marketing ideas.  It’s an ongoing process.

Q:What made you choose to independently publish and do you ever see yourself doing traditional publishing in the future?

A: I believe I will continue the route of independent publishing (although I'll always look for the big deal).  I like the control I have as an independent author.  Although I seek advice, criticism, and will always welcome it, I think as the author my product should speak as I speak and feel.  Sometimes that can be lost with the guidelines set by the traditional publishing houses.

Q:What are your upcoming literary projects?

A:I have scheduled book signings, chats with book clubs and new projects I Pen Designs will be delving into.  Currently I am excited about releasing my upcoming children books and greeting cards. 

Q:What advice would you give to aspiring writers?

A:Being a published author is a job.  When one wants to be the best CEO, or Executive they work more than others.  They study the field, take on business meetings, network, research, travel, promote, advertise, and market.  These are all components of being a published author.  Even if you are published through a traditional publishing house you must hire those who will handle these things for you and oversee those that do the work.  It is relaxing throughout the process, you get a feeling of accomplishment, but then the next project begins.  It’s a necessary evil to personal bliss.  Keep writing, and stay on your grind.

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