Blog / Book Reviews

• Are your books about you?

Absolutely not! My books are definitely works of fiction; however, there is some elements of truth in some scenes. I draw inspiration from experiences I've had or the friends and family around me. 

• How do you write books so fast?

Well... First, I set daily word count goals. I don't always hit them, but sometimes I go over them. I'm in love with spreadsheets so I keep track of all the data for my writing and it keeps me focused and motivated most days. Eventually, I the daily words add up and I have a completed book within a short period of time!

• Don't you get writers block? 

Not yet! I start with an idea and create a timeline in the document. Each month has 4 weeks, obviously. I do this so I can make sure my timeline is realistic. Then, I take some of my ideas and put them where they would belong. Then, I write whichever part I'm in the mood for. If I come up with ideas, I throw those into the outline/timeline.   Inevitably, the book changes "direction" a few times as I write and think. I tend to obsess a little bit. When I have an idea word count, I go back through, editing and tying things together!  

• Why do you use a pen name?

I write fiction. About nurses. I don't want to have my real name tied to the nurses I write about since they aren't me. It's not exactly a secret, but I just don't want my fiction career to hurt my nursing career.

• How do you have time to write?

Well... Thanks to today's technology, I take my writing everywhere I go. I write on break at work, at home, and after the kids go to bed. It's bits a pieces here and there. And for me, it works.