Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have been writing fiction for twenty years, mostly Supernatural thrillers, but also some YA, science fiction, middle-grade fantasy and slipstream. My true love is the supernatural. No matter what project I find myself working on I always make my way back to the unknown darkness frequently. It is my true muse, my otherworldly calling…
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Dead Yet Dying is my latest novel. It is the story of a broken, alcoholic man and his struggle for redemption in the wake of horrific events. He lost the love of his life fifteen years ago in a tragic accident and he’s now discovering that he was supposed to die with her. Love, sadness, sacrifice and death ensue.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write longhand in a spiral notebook and then read my work into word using dragon speech software. Also, I drink coffee from a cup named Dorothy.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
1984 by George Orwell. Flowers for Algernon. Any and all books by Christopher Moore. And Stephen King. The fantastical nature of the christian bible influences me. Crazy people I have met and tried to avoid influence me. Real triumphs and tragedy in the newspaper motivates my creativity. And all the awful books I have read. (There are many) They make me feel better about myself and my writing. “I don’t suck as bad as them! Yay for me!”
What are you working on now?
Promotion for Dead Yet Dying. If I survive that, emotionally and financially, I will get back to Dead Yet Dying II.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far, just chatting with others, online or in person. Being honest and real is important. Fans do not show up in droves. They come one at a time and you must appreciate each and every one of them. When a single reader says they love the words I’ve written, that is the best feeling in the world. And yes, I know I’m a cheesy goofball.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write the book you want to read. Never give up. Don’t listen to haters. If you want to write, do it. Sitting around and dreaming about being a writer is for pussies. (pardon my French) After you’ve done it long enough, you’ll find people who love you for it. And for God’s sake, get yourself a coffee cup named Dorothy. It works for me.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t step on a pregnant alligator. Those are words to live by, my friend. But seriously, I’ve heard lots of great advice over the years and it all seems to come down to this: Readers are emotional beings. They read to feel something, whether it be laughter, pain, fear or love. If you feel it when you’re writing it others will too. Write without fear. Write with confidence. Voice is all about confidence.
What are you reading now?
I just read Dr. Sleep by Stephen King. I also just finished The Martian by Andy Weir. Both great books. I am now reading The Scarlet Gospels by Clive Barker.
So much great fiction, so little time.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Read. Write. Repeat. Until the worms take my lifeless body away from my computer.
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?
#1: 1984.
#2: The Stupidest Angel.
#3: Good Omens.
#4: A spiral notebook, so I could write my own story. And hopefully, a pen.
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