Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
A former newspaper editor and award-winning journalist, I’ve been a freelance writer since 2006. Since 2013, I’ve specialized in content for fintech businesses, and I’ve ghostwritten several books for executives. Additionally, I’ve written a few nonfiction books, a novella in the weird speculative fiction genre, and several poetry books. Additionally, I’ve edited three fiction anthologies.
I’ve been a Christian since 1992. Over the years, I’ve led small groups, taught Sunday school, led praise and worship, and preached a few sermons. I served one year in Iraq as an Army National Guard officer.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I Am Not the King is a response to some letters my mom had written to me. I felt the need to respond and wrote a letter back, but it was long and not the right tone. After letting it sit for a year, I rewrote it and realized I was writing my Christian testimony. That’s when I decided to publish it as a book.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I get up at 5 a.m. every day. I spend the first hour reading the Bible, meditating, and praying. That’s my time with God. At 6 a.m., I write for myself. Usually, I’m working on my next book. By 7 a.m., I’m beginning to work on client work.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
There have been many.
In fiction, Robert Heinlein, Neil Gaiman, Kurt Vonnegut, and others have been an influence. In nonfiction, Frank Viola (Insurgence and Pagan Christianity?), C.S. Lewis, and many others have influenced me.
What are you working on now?
I am working on a sequel to I Am Not the King, which will detail my experience as a lay Christian in a denominational church plant.
I’m also working on two books about cryptocurrencies. My forthcoming book Cryptosocial: How Cryptocurrencies Are Changing Social Media will be released in March 2022 by Business Expert Press. I’m working on another book about the history of cryptocurrency valuations that I hope to self-publish as a precursor.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far, the best thing I’ve done is assemble a strong launch team to help me launch I Am Not the King. The launch team consisted of 46 individuals who bought the book and left a review. I hope to assemble a launch team of more than 100 readers for my next book.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write every day. Schedule time for your writing. And read everything you can get your hands on.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Read more than you write.
What are you reading now?
I am reading several books by independent authors for whom I’ve volunteered to help launch books. I’m also reading From Eternity to Here by Frank Viola.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I will continue to write and publish books in the Christian and cryptocurrency genres. I’m currently on a push to book as many podcast appearances as I can.
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
A book of poems
A blank journal, because I will need something to write on. Make it two. Big ones.
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