Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
14 books 4 series : Rule Series- Contemporary Romance suspense, Hypnotic Journey- Paranormal Fantasy, Archangel- Paranormal, Treborel- SciFi Romance
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Power of His Touch, Archangel Book 2 is about the Archangel Raphael, the healer. Rafi discovers a demon plot to release a pandemic in a large metropolitan city. Disguised as an agent of the World Health Organization as the pandemic spreads, Rafi searches for the source. He meets a young biochemist name Sophia at the center of the pandemic. Rafi is quickly torn between his divine mission and his feelings for Sophia. Dare he balance both with millions of lives at risk?
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have 7 children and a full time day job. I write in spurts when I have a free moment with my laptop perched on my lap sitting in my recliner. It’s utter chaos!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
J.R.R. Tolkien, Terry Brooks, Stephen King, R.A. Salvatore
What are you working on now?
The Power of His Touch is in progress. It will be released in January 2015 and is currently available for pre-order on Amazon, Itunes and Smashwords. I love the Archangel Series, it’s a post apocalyptic Angels vs demons saga. It’s a tale of Archangels wondering the earth since the beginning of time protecting mortals from evil and keeping Satan in line as everyone waits for the end of days. No one, not even an archangel can predict how the future will play out due to the aspect of free that enables everyone to choose their path. Those choices have an effect on when and how the end of days comes to pass.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook and Twitter have been my greatest tools however I am constantly searching for new and affordable venues. As my book sales increase I am increasingly able to afford a more professional approach.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write, write and write, then edit the crap out of it and write some more. Do it because you love to tell a story, not because you want to make a million bucks.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The first book of every series should always be free.
Proof readers are critical, get a group of family and friends together and beg them to read your book and offer edits and advice.
If you can afford a professional editior DO IT!
What are you reading now?
Damned Summer by Scott Weaver it’s an incredible story of good vs. evil in a much darker setting than I write. I find his character’s earthy and fascinating.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have so many stories waiting to be written. My goal is to work full time as a writer in 2015. I’m getting very close to that. I hit 300,000 book sales in October. Wahoo!
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, Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin and Terry Brooks Shannara Series. One for strength and courage, the other for entertainment and to spur my imagination.
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