Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve written one novel and working on the second draft of the next.
A little about me, my goal as an author is to produce works that make people think and maybe change certain behaviors to make a better world.
I create stories, using psychological suspense and ordinary situations to give readers a deep sense of familiarity, with hopes of seeing themselves in the characters or situations that will inspire change. At the same time, it’s entertaining. The combination of these elements lead to gripping, thought-provoking novels. Enjoy!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Master of Manipulation is my debut novel. What inspired me to write this book is my desire to see people better communicate with each other. I see my parents and how they are not so close because they block off parts of them selves from one another. I know this because they talk to me instead of each other.
By creating a couple who are deeply in love and respect the value of great communication, they are better able to deal with hard issues that disrupt and change their lives. I’ve witnessed marriages, including my own, deteriorate because of fear of confrontation. Issues grow so big, it cannot be contained and it explodes and everyone blames everyone.
If this novel can help readers think a little deeper about themselves and how they communicate with others and change how they handle some things, then I’m happy and would love to hear feedback on their feelings and reading experience.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Define unusual. I must have the TV on and it can’t be anything new, or interesting or I’ll watch it. For example, typically, The Office is playing when one visits my home. I’ve seen all the episodes and it’s light, funny and keeps me in a great mood to write.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My favorite novel is Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Other favorites include, Dracula, The Portrait of Dorian Gray, Pride and Prejudice, Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. I’m partial to The Classics because of the deep, moral implications when a character does something bad. I don’t feel it a lot when read current works and I think that what influenced me to write stories that will make the readers think.
What are you working on now?
I am working on a nonfiction piece about how to get rid of chatter in the brain to focus on making good life changes.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I believe is interacting with readers in the stores, on Twitter and websites like this, who offer readers the ebooks they are looking for free or a low price.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes, keep frustration at bay. Don’t check your stats every five minutes, it’ll drive you nutty. Simply live in the moment and appreciate your accomplishments. If you are your worst critic, don’t be, leave that job for someone else, so you can use that energy to build a personality for your fans. It’s great to be humble, but don’t say anything bad about yourself or your work. Ever.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
That I have “it” and never stop reading and always keep my writing skills sharp.
What are you reading now?
Cuts Like an Angle by Mason Sabre and Lucian Bane and The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
What’s next for you as a writer?
After the completion of the nonfiction work, I’ll return to a book series I’m outlining about a woman taking a job demotion, with the same pay and benefits to satisfy corporate. Since her promotion, her former branches sales had plummeted 56%, leaving the shareholders frantic, desperate and at her beck and call until they sense she’s plotting an internal takeover, slowing causing the shareholders to relinquish their stock, pennies on the dollar.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Crime and Punishment, Misery, Pride and Prejudice and You Can Heal Your Life.
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