winner from: the butterfly 2020 awards

1 what inspired you to write? 

I started writing in the Eighth grade. Oddly enough it was the Pitch Black movie Something about Vin Diesel's character was a great inspiration. AS I've gotten older different author's stories have inspired me. J.K. Rowling (my first book adventure on my own), Laurell K. Hamilton, P.C. Cast and Patricia Briggs. They're strong female characters have made me want to create strong female characters of my own.

2 what's your favorite holiday and why?

I love Halloween. It's really the expression that you can be something else for one day. But I enjoy the mythology behind it too.

 3 who is your favorite author?

P.C. Cast all the way. Her female characters aren't weak, and they help their male counterparts grow too. I'm not a huge fan of subordinate women, and her women aren't that.

 4 Are you still surprised when you get a new vote, follow or comment?

Everyday. I still get excited that someone could enjoy my book enough to vote on it or follow me as an author. They have an excitement and respect for my work and want to see more of what comes. That is inspiring to me, it makes me want to write and be better for them.

 5 if you could hang out with your favorite celeb for a day, who would you choose and what would you do? 

It's been so long since I focused on a favorite celebrity. I think Patrick Stewart would have to be one of my picks. He's such a varied and talented man that I would love to sit down and just talk with him. His portrayal of amazing characters have opened worlds for me and to understand why he portrayed them that way would be awesome.

6 how would you celebrate a publishing deal? 

I would cry, full blown ugly cry. Then I would call my best friend because she has been with me from the beginning of most of the stories I have posted on this platform. Then maybe cry some more.

7 what's your favorite snack?

I don't really have a favorite snack. I kind of eat what I have on hand.

 8 what's your schedule regarding your writing?

I write when I have down time. I work full time, have a 5-year-old son and I'm married. Writing is like a second full time career and I must fit it in when I can.

 9 what's your favorite thing about Wattpad? 

It's a universal platform. People all over the world can read my work and I think that's amazing.

10 how would you enjoy a rainy day?

If I had it my way, I'd curl up in bed in a nest of blankets and read. That would be my best rainy day.

 11 what's the best way to handle a bully? 

Stand your ground, don't give them an inch because in a way they have their own insecurities. They like to point out others because they don't know how to handle their own. 

Request time!

Open Hollow. I know Enticement is my most popular book, but Open Hollow may be one of my favorites. Its short but I did my best to pack in emotion and relation to the reader. The characters' development is key for me and I think the two main characters is great.