Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a science fiction and epic fantasy nerd but I love reinventing stories about Greek mythology and history. Writing has always been a pathway to another world for me as my inspiration for character development and intricate mystery plots flourished from my time in film school in Orlando, Florida. My goal with this first debut book, along with what’s to come, is to create an exclusive fulfilling reading experience that indulges the audiences imagination and dives them into a complex, action adventure universe full of diverse characters.
When I’m not writing, I tend to spend my time with my friends and family, traveling with my wife, or doing house chores that my wife tells me I never get to.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Olympus Trinity. I have always been intrigued by Greek mythology ever since high school. But what drew me the most was I wanted to create a fresh take on the Greek gods. There is such a distinguished history behind Greek mythology that people know and love and I just wanted to allow myself to create a more realistic and relatable story of characters for audiences to emotionally draw to while still maintaining action packed sequences full of love and humor.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t believe I have any unusual writing habits but if I had to point to something it would be that I always listen to movie soundtracks or ambience music to immerse myself in the environment that I am creating.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I would say that Dan Brown has had the greatest influence on me from a writing standpoint. I love his “Da Vinci Code” series and how he drops the audience right into the story, hitting the ground running out the gate.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on my next book series that ties into ‘The Olympus Trinity’ which is called Eyes of Isis: Serpent’s Sting. Its based upon the Egyptian Goddess Isis and her going on an adventure to collect the fifty canopic jars of her husband Osiris. She is a psychologically damaged Deity that watched her husband grotesquely murdered in front of her. On top of that she inherited the responsibility of becoming the Pharaoh and ruling over countless worlds and she also struggles with the challenges of being there for her children.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Audiences can go to www.theworldsofcomplexity.com for new content and updates and meet me and the co-creator of The Worlds of Complexity, Giancarlo Carrasco.
You can also reach us on our Twitter page at: www.twitter.com/the_woc_
Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_worlds_of_complexity
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My biggest advice for new authors is to surround yourself with positive people that will cheer you on from the beginning to the finish line. I’m a big proponent of the energy you surround yourself will shape you into who you are and who you will become. If you want positivity then be around positivity.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Listen and silent have the same letters for a reason. We are so adament at times when it comes to conversations to think that we know it all, but sometimes staying quiet and listening to what someone has to say will help you put yourself in their shoes. I always believe that there is beauty in our differences.
What are you reading now?
I am currently not reading anything at this time but I’m always looking for suggestions from my followers on my social media platforms.
What’s next for you as a writer?
My next goal is to finish my work on the Eyes of Isis story and get it out to my beta readers for constructive criticism. As well as getting my merchandise items from The Olympus Trinity ready for audiences to purchase.
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?
George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones
Dan Brown’s The Da Vinci Code
J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
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