Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a wanderer by nature, and it all started with my upbringing. I was born in New Jersey, moved to Oregon at three years old, then back to the Garden State not a year later. We hopped around the state a bit before moving back to Oregon again during the summer between my sophomore and junior years of high school– talk about bad timing. The trend has continued in my adult life as I find myself unable to stay anywhere for too long. Not only have I moved around to various states, I also quit normal life for a year as I went on to hike the Pacific Crest Trail and take on other adventures.
I’d say my travels have certainly had an influence on my writing. I love science fiction, love imagining all of the possibilities of our future. I’ve written two science fiction books and one hiking excursion guide. As I travel to see new vistas in real life I also dream about journeying to far-off wonderlands, seeing all of what the universe has to offer.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Silhouette is the name of my latest book and it was inspired by my debut novel, Frostarc. With Frostarc I was looking to build a new universe filled with human and alien worlds. The story was too big for my young mind. I needed to take a look into the future of my universe to get a better grip on the outcome of Frostarc’s story, and thus Silhouette was born. It is not a sequel to Frostarc. Silhouette is a stand-alone novella set in the same space-pioneering universe, but it has its own unique characters with their own stories to tell.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Unusual. Aren’t we all a bit unusual? Well, I enjoy the eSports scene and usually have my morning coffee and yogurt while watching some people play competitive video games on YouTube or Twitch. Gotta get my eSports fix in before I start writing for the day.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings were the first books I remember enjoying when I was younger. It took me awhile to get into books, though I always liked writing. My favorite series of books is Stephen King’s Dark Tower collection. It has all of my favorite genres mixed into one: dark fantasy, horror, science fiction, western– it’s all there.
What are you working on now?
As I said in an earlier response I’ve been getting invested into the eSports scene. I’m looking to build a story around a competitive gamer/team and see what comes from it. The eSports scene is growing incredibly fast, yet there is very little fiction to be found around the setting. I definitely want to explore some ideas in the scene and see how I can mix some science fiction into it.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Best website? Google. It’s how I found Awesomegang as well as many other avenues for promotion. My Facebook page and ads have help draw some traffic, but I’m still learning.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Do it for love, not for the money.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t panic.
What are you reading now?
The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin
What’s next for you as a writer?
Sitting at my desk and 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?
How to Survive on a Deserted Island
The Color of Magic
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
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