Let’s start from the beginning. You started in acting, and not in music, correct? How did you get the bug for the showbiz world?

Yes, that's correct. I started out in acting and modeling. As long as I can remember, I've had the "showbiz bug." Since I was little I've loved being creative and entertaining people. I knew from an early age it made me happy, so why not do it every day?

What made you decide to take a detour into singing and songwriting? Was this something you’ve always had an aptitude for?

Well, I wouldn't necessarily say it was a detour...more like an addition! lol. Along with the acting and modeling, I've always loved singing and writing. I've been working on it since I was 14. I don't know if I would say it's something I've always had a natural ability for though. I mean, I guess I do to a certain extent, but it definitely took a lot of work. I would study singers, take voice lessons, try to write something every day. I put a lot into it.

How did you get hooked up with your collaborators, Aaron Curtis and Charlie Vox?

I had the pleasure of being introduced to my very good friends and collaborators Aaron Curtis and Charli Vox when they were both working on a project in Toronto. I went in and sang for them an a capella Alicia Keys song...and that was that!

Could you tell us a little about the process of working with them? Do you come to them with sketches or a melody, and they help you flush your ideas out?

It depends. The process is always different. A few times I've come in with songs that are pretty much done, and they help me to tweak a couple things. A lot of the time we all sit down together, listen to a track, and just write write and write and see what we all come up with at the end. There really isn't any set formula. Whatever happens happens...and if we like what we hear, mission accomplished!

Both of the songs of yours we’ve heard, “My Boyfriend” and “Imaginary Boyfriend” are about...boyfriends. Are you the type of person who feels most secure and in a relationship, or do you also enjoy being single?

Hah..."My Boyfriend" is actually a more hip hop/r&b version of "Imaginary Boyfriend". Kind of like a remix! "Imaginary Boyfriend" was the only song on the album that my collaborators and I didn't come up with. We really liked the idea and decided to record it. While we were having fun in the studio one day we thought it would be cool to write another version. "My Boyfriend" is more from my point of view. It's all the things that pop into my head when I think about an imaginary bf. I have always been a very independent person. I always feel very secure in and out of relationships. I enjoy both, but I'm not the kind of girl who lets a being in a relationship or not define who I am.

Speaking of “IBF,” you’ve made a nice video to accompany the song. Where was it shot, and was that a fun experience?

Yes! It was an AMAZING experience! I had SO much fun shooting the video! We shot it in a really awesome school in Brooklyn. It was my first time there, so that was really cool. I love being on a set. I feel very comfortable there since acting is what I started out doing so young. I was five when I did my first commercial. Something about the excitement of not messing up and trying to get each shot just right is really fun for me. Then seeing the story of the song being told with a visual makes it all seem even more real. The music kind of takes on a new life.

What can fans expect from Storybook? Will it also contain some faster dance numbers, or a few slow jams for setting the mood?

There's a little bit of everything! There are some fast dance songs like "Insanity" and "No Good In Goodbye". Some slow lovey dovey tracks like "Forever Yours," "Disappointing" and ""Small Stupid Things." This album has a lot to offer. I can't wait to share it with everyone! It was REEEALLY difficult deciding which tunes were going to make the cut, but in the end we have a very diverse and fun album on our hands. The title track "Storybook" is one of my favourites. Make sure you check it out!

How has your life changed now that you’ve moved to New York? What are some of the places you like to go for fun?

Wow. My life has changed in too many ways to count or list! But the changes have all been good ones. New York is a big city with a lot of wonderful things to offer. I think so many people focus on the night life of Manhattan, like the bars and clubs etc. But I think the best parts are all the cool flea markets, museums, restaurants, parks and old buildings. Those are the the places I like to check out for fun. Book stores like Strand, the Brooklyn Bridge Flea Market, and The Museum of Natural History. I also really like this vegetarian restaurant downtown called "Angelica's Kitchen". Whether you're a veggie or not, the food there is YUMMY!

Last, what’s next for you? Do you plan on taking a different approach to your next album?

Right now I'm trying to focus on Storybook, but I'll admit that my mind has already begun to wonder what will happen next. lol. I've been coming up with some new song ideas and even have a few written! I'm not sure what the approach is going to be exactly..but I'm sure it'll come to me. Let's see how Storybook goes. :)