A. It started when I wrote an Anzac essay at primary school and won $5.00 when I was eight years old. It continued onto high school when one of my teachers remarked, after reading one of my history essays, "You should write women’s fiction." I am not sure that was a compliment but here I am writing romance novels. Maybe she was psychic.

A. There is no typical day. I work full time so I snatch time before work, after work and during work – work just hasn’t figured that out yet. When I write on the weekend everyone knows not to ring me or approach me as I am in another world.

A. I would love to write full time and I am hoping that day is just around the corner.

A. My next release is through Ellora’s Cave on July 20^th. It’s called Thief of Mine and it’s about Stella Rowallan who gets caught up, against her better judgement, with Kit Kincaid, bad boy thief. He has stolen an ancient idol from a witch who wants revenge. Stella falls for the thief but of course true love never runs smoothly. I really enjoyed writing this one as there is something about bad boys that appeals to me.

A. I have three books published by Cerridwen Press. My editor suggested I try writing for their sister company Ellora’s Cave. I now have eight under contract with them. I am thankful for that advice as I seem to have a knack at writing erotic romance or ‘romantica’. What is good about this publisher is that they publish happily ever after stories that have a modern edge that I believe appeals to readers. They also keep accepting my submissions so I like them for that.

A. Real people inspire me. Something someone says or does or thinks can set me off on a story. Also a lot of my dreams have become published stories. I often awake in the middle of the night and scribble something down.

A. The most successful ways so far has cost me nothing but time. I have both a website and a blog that were free to set up and the most interest is generated from there. I also have made friends with lots of authors and have swapped links with them. Networking is invaluable.

A. I love Janet Evanovich as her Stephanie Plum characters make me laugh as they are crazy and so identifiable to me. I also like books by Robert Goddard as they are so complex and nothing is as it seems. As for romance Karen Marie Moning and her Highlander series is excellent.

A . My mother was my mentor. She always believed all her ducks were swans and because of her, I believe it too. I always go into everything believing I can do it. Writing is the same.

A. I’m just about to send book eleven off to my Editor. It’s a time travel romance. Then I have two more planned - one about an old flame and another about submission.

A. Be annoyingly persistent and do not give up. I wrote book reviews for a while to see what was being published and by who. I found that invaluable. Look at what is on the market and direct your energy there. And never ever give up. If you get rejected, so what? Have another go. If I can do it, anyone can.

A. Interesting question – my answer would be that people ask what they need to know and if I want them to know more I tell them.

A. Either at www.ellorascave.com  or www.cerridwenpress.com or they will be in print very soon at all the good book stores.