Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have one book published on Amazon and I am nearly finished with my second book. I love to read and write science fiction and fantasy.
I always wanted to be a writer from a very young and when I was given the opportunity to write my first book I jumped at the chance. I would write bits and pieces here and there with no real drive or motivation to reveal to the world what I had written. It was my wife that really pushed me to complete mt first book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is The Mind Hack. I was inspired by a variety of things including; Star Treck and other authors that I had read in the past including Tom Clancy and Anne MacCaffery. I really got a big push when my wife- who was encouraging my writing- found the Griffith review to submit my book. I did make the deadline but not the prize. Once the results came back I re-worked my book and published it as an ebook on Amazon.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am a combination pantser and plotter. I plot down to the chapter level and then write each chapter trying to get the characters to arrive at my desired objective.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have a long list of Authors that have inspired me including but not limited to; Anne McCaffery, Tom Clancy, Robin Hobb, Raymond E Fiest, to name a few.
What are you working on now?
I have two projects now. My first in a series of ten books The Bloodwood Curse, and I am working on my second book in that series The Belt of Truth.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am still working on promoting my books. Though I have built my own web page, summersby.org and I am active on facebook and twitter connecting to the communities there.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I would say to new authors, don’t write and edit at the same time. Your brain can not do both at the same time. I have found that it is best to write the whole manuscript out in its entirety then go back over and edit the work. This has helped me to actually finish my projects. I have been busier with other life-related issues now than ever before in my life and I have still found the time by focusing on either editing or writing to not only finish a book and have it published but also to create two whole new books.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Finish what you start. You can’t become a success if you never complete what you start.
What are you reading now?
I am working my way through Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have realised that even though I feel I have accomplished much in the last two years as an author I still feel that I have so much to learn. To this end, I am now applying to University to complete a Masters or a Doctorate in Creative Writing.
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?
The Bible and three books of blank paper, so that I can write. If I am going to be stranded I am most certainly going to have plenty of time to write. What an opportunity that would be to write.
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