Writing the book was so much fun! But trying to get it published has been hell. One agent said she just couldn’t even get through the book. But then another agent offered to represent me on the spot. In the end, neither agent worked. Something fell through every time I got close to being published. I wanted to give up but the few teens who had read Guardians were so excited about it. One of my readers lives in my apartment building and she would knock on my door every few days demanding the next chapter. That really helped me to not give up. I also read about other authors who self published and did well. So, I thought what do I have to lose?

That is a very fair question. I have no idea! I wish I had a better answer. The truth is the two times I tried to write “Guardians: The Girl” it sucked. I wrote a few pages thinking I knew what the story was about. That was a mistake. The truth is, if I plan out the book and the idea - I lose interest. So, I kind of “walk” along side the character and together “we” hope we can handle whatever monster is around the corner…

I love the scene where Marcus catches Emmy dancing around the house. I think Marcus really starts to fall for her at that point. He is such a put together and serious guy and Emmy is imperfect and silly. I love the opposites attracts element.

That was pretty easy; there are six Guardians so…: )

Growing up I was IN LOVE with Christopher Pike. Today it’s JK Rowling and Stephenie Meyer

My Jr. High homeroom teacher had a heart attack. He was fine but he stayed in the hospital for some time. They asked the class to write get well cards. I wrote a poem. Then two. And soon I had written him a booklet. I have been writing ever since. Mostly plays and screenplays. I was too afraid to write a novel. It seemed…scary. But I would see characters “hanging around” just waiting for me to tell their story. Still, I was scared. Then I saw an interview with Stephenie Meyer and she said “What do you have to lose?” And I thought she is absolutely right. So, four months later I had book 1, book 2 and very bad carpal tunnel: )

Worry. Actually, I’m also an actress.

“Guardians” is a saga in four parts. I have written the first two books. I’m working on the third one.

Don’t worry about what type of genre is selling. Write the story you love. Writing is the fun part, so enjoy it.

I would like to thank Books Ahoy for taking the time to talk to me. And to the readers, thank you so much for investing your time in Marcus and Emmy. Keep reading it gets better: )

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