Tell us about yourself.
I'm a writer from Canada. Toronto is where I was born and raised. I am a mother and a wife. During my early school years, I participated in a variety of sports and activities. I was a five-pin pro bowler in high school. I took home metals and awards for my achievements. I love anime, romance, fantasy, and the paranormal.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up in Toronto and it hasn't any influence with my writing.
What was your journey to getting published like?
Since this was my first time being published, it has been quite the journey. It was exciting once I figured out the stuff I didn't know or believed I knew.
What’s the best piece of feedback you’ve ever received?
Keep on writing, don't stop because you have a way to tell your stories.
What advice would you give to aspiring writers?
Keep believing in yourself and don't give up your dreams.
What’s a fun fact about you that your readers might not know?
I used to go and wear costumes at the Fan Expo Canada, which was held in Toronto Metro Convention Centre.
What’s your guilty pleasure book or genre?
Thriller and Paranormal genre because I love reading scary books that involves ghosts or any other scary things.
What’s your favorite quote about writing?
{Stephen King once said, "The scariest moment is always just before you start." Given that this was my first major project, this phrase seemed particularly accurate.
When you’re not writing, how do you like to spend your time?
I spend time with my kids and watch romantic or scary movies.
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
No.
What has inspired you and your writing style?
My imagination, inventiveness, and the dreams I have when I sleep, are my inspirations. They are what guides me to make my stories.
How do you deal with negative reviews?
Even though it can be difficult to get criticism, I know that not everyone will find my narrative compelling. Everyone has the right to express their thoughts, even if doing so makes me unhappy or hurt me in a way but I don't let it bring me down. I continue to persevere.
How do you connect with your readers?
As a new author, I hope to speak to them through my social media pages or engage with them in person.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Continue on with my writing until I am done with writing my stories.
Are there any Easter eggs or hidden messages in your work?
No
How do you approach writing dialogue for your characters?
Using my imagination, I envision myself in the character's shoes and ask myself what would I say in this situation? Or how would they react if they were real?
If you could share one thing with your fans, what would that be?
"My Fate, My Heart You See" was based on a dream I had in my early twenties that had stayed with me throughout the years.
My dream will also serve as the basis for my upcoming book, which will include other sequences I wrote myself.
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