What was the first novel you finished?

Nanowrimo (2018) birthed the first 50K words of what would later become The Dualed.

How many novels have you written?

I recently completed writing my seventh novel. My current WIP is part of a duology called Eveland.

Where did the ideas for your current novels come from?

My brain is a strange place. What more can I say?

Most of my novels come about the same way - a question that niggles and rattles around in my head for months and slowly gives way to plot, theme, characters and everything else.

I usually start with a question - a ‘what if’ that turns my brain upside down.

Each of my novels has sprung forth from this beginning.

The Lottery - what would the world look like if abortion was mandated as a part of population control?

The Dualed - what would happen if someone was cursed with two soulmate? (+Vampires).

Eveland Duology - would it change the world if women wore their number of sexual partners on their skin?

Do you ever suffer from writer’s block?

Not often, but of course – every writer does. Writers block is nothing to stress about.

Take a walk. Watch a show. Listen to a podcast or audiobook. Fill your creative cup and the words will return.

Are you a Pantser or a Plotter?

Classic pantser.

I rarely plan. This is why my first drafts are such messy, chaotic disasters. But I can’t write to an outline (I’ve tried).

My favourite thing is the start of something new - a blank page only excites me, and I write to explore and discover. The rest comes later during edits.

What does a typical writing day look like?

I’m an early morning writer. My best creative time is between 6AM and 7:30AM.

I rise early, walk my two puppies (Ace and Luffy) and then sit down and create. It is the only uninterrupted time in my day and I protect it with a vengence.

Most difficult part of writing process?

The edits/re-writes.

Without question or contestation. My first drafts are chaotic disasters so I spent a lot more time of figuring out plot holes, character arcs and all the little details than I do writing the first draft.

Favourite books/series?

The list could go on forever.

But my all time favourite books are the Harry Potter Series. This will likely never change.

More recently, I have loved everything written by Leigh Bardugo (especially Ninth House & Hell Bent) and VE Schwab (The invisible Life of Addie LaRue).

If I’m not writing, I am..?

Reading. Travelling. Binge watching my favourite shows - murder docos, anime, Ghibli.

Spending time with my husband and two crazy dogs.

In my own world inside my mind.

 Best Writer Advice?

Write.

A lot. Badly. Slowly. With the words pouring out. But the answer is always write.

Writer Life Goal.

Write a banned book. That is all.

Fun Fact?

I do the most boring job in the most interesting industry. Who else do you know that does Occupational Health and Safety in a men’s prison in Australia?