Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a lifelong oddball who loves fantasy, sci-fi, mythology, and a Traditional Latin Mass (I’m a practicing Catholic). I enjoy reading, watching anime, playing video games, and spending time with my wife, my 1 year old daughter, and our two dogs and three cats. I’m a new author, so I’ve only published one book so far, but I’m working on many more.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Cain: Son of Adam: A Gothic Tragedy. It’s a mythological retelling and expansion of the story of Cain and Abel, portraying Cain as a Classical Hero (like Achilles or Hercules). The idea for the story came to me almost a decade ago, when I was still at University. I was part of a bible study that frequently strayed off topic to speculate about the first chapters of Genesis, and at the same time was just learning about Rene Girard’s Mimetic Theory.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I have mad ADHD, though, so I have to listen to calming music or bi-aural beats so I can focus enough to write. I’m also a bit of a perfectionists: I outline a lot before I start writing, just so I don’t have to revise more than necessary.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
J.R.R. Tolkien is the biggest one, along with George Lucas (do movies count here? Lol). Stephen King’s book On Writing was one of my biggest influences when I got it into my head to be an author.
What are you working on now?
The first book of a sci-fi/urban fantasy series, involving Greco-Roman gods, vampires, and Crusading Werewolves.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use Amazon ads for most of my promotion. My blog helps too.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Count the cost. If you really want this book written, be sure you are ready to put the time and effort into it. Same with publishing it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The hardest job is the one that’s never started
What are you reading now?
Lord of the Rings. I make a point of reading it and the Hobbit once a year.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully some fame and a modest income. Either way, I’m not going to stop 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, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarilion.
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