What is your writing process like?
This particular book is in the non-fiction health or medical genre
How do you come up with ideas for stories and characters?
From my own life experience
What do the words “writer’s block” mean to you?
When you are confident in your topic there is no such thing as "writer's block".
How do you process and deal with negative book reviews?
I listen and reflect
What is the most challenging part of your writing process?
The marketing side of publishing!
How long have you been writing, or when did you start?
My first book was published in 2012 but there are more in the pipeline
What advice would you give writers working on their first book?
Write from the heart and personal life experience
How do you develop your plot and characters?
From real people and real experiences
How many books have you written, and which is your favorite?
I have written one book so far but have others in mind for the future
What part of the book did you have the hardest time writing?
Because my book is in the medical or health genre I had difficulty putting it into layman's words
What inspired the idea for your book?
Wanting to help other sufferers with similar symptoms to mine, find a way to overcome their illnesses, and know that their ill health was reversible.
What was your hardest scene to write, and why?
Generally convincing others that what my research was telling me was actually true.
What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
A clear desk!
If you could spend a day with another popular author, whom would you choose?
Dr. Peter Osborne
When was the last time you Googled yourself and what did you find?
I found my name, my profession (Nutrition Counselor), my profile, my Linkedin connection, my Facebook connection, my website link (www.glutenfree4life.org), my link to the Wellpro website, and details of my talks or presentations.