What’s the worst that could happen if you give it a shot? And to try not to compare. I guess my method is, “Find somebody else to do it for you.” I’ve recently started working with Aurora Publicity, though. I was lucky enough not to need to do much for a long time, but the market is definitely more competitive now. I actually haven’t ever promoted much, other than putting a Book 1 up for free for a few days every month. What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?

I’m working on a new story in the New Zealand Ever After series-I think. That’s the kind of writer I try to be, too: funny, but real. I was probably most inspired as a writer, though, by reading Beverly Cleary’s autobiographies (which are awesome). I also love Georgette Heyer and, among contemporary romance writers, Susan Elizabeth Phillips. I like humor and realism and wit and emotion that feels genuine. I always think that romance can be either of the Charlotte Bronte, Heathcliff running despairingly over the moors variety, or Jane Austen, with Elizabeth being witty in the drawing room. What authors, or books have influenced you? On the other hand, I’ve also finished every book I’ve ever started. I finish one book, then wait for the new book to start its tentative arrival.

I’ve had 35 book ideas, and I’ve written all 35. The most unusual thing about my writing is that unlike every other author I know, I don’t have ideas. So there was that, and also that I thought a brain surgeon and a rugby player would be a funny combination. Yes, it’s a standalone! I’ve written retired athletes, coaches, and, of course, athletes who are playing, but I’d never written the gut-wrenching feeling of a top professional sportsman whose time in the game is running out. My new release (September 1) is JUST ONE LOOK, Escape to New Zealand Book 14. What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it? I love writing romance and how much real life you can include in there, how big a tent the romance genre covers.

I’m probably best known for my New Zealand series, though, especially the rugby romance. Basically, everyplace I’ve lived and/or know anything about. I’ve written 35 books to date: sports romance, romantic comedy, romantic suspense, and blends of all three, set in New Zealand, Australia, various spots in the western US, and New York City. Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.

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