Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a retired computer scientist and communications system designer. I have written two books: non-fiction reverse engineering of the human mind, and science fiction reverse engineering our DNA. I am currently writing my first historical fiction novel.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“The Cosmic Evolution Game: A Programmer’s Guide to Life in the Galaxy” is a hard science fiction view of how DNA originated and drove human evolution, and how humans are struggling to break from the bonds of DNA to evolve into a spacefaring species. My first book, “Inner Voices: Making Mindful Decisions”, speculated on how computers will enhance the human mind. The science fiction novel explores the human evolution path in more detail.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I wake up 2 to 3 hours before anyone else, and use this most productive time of my day for writing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Asimov, Stephen Hawking (he has a part in my book), Perry Marshall, Ken Follett.
What are you working on now?
My current book is entitled “The Antebellum Wife: A Historical Novel”. It is set in the American South in the 1800s. The main character was forced to marry at the age of 12 and struggles throughout her life to counter the effects of discrimination, both racial and sexual.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Amazon/Kindle Direct
Still new to the business of promotion.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Know why you are writing.
If you are writing to make money, ensure that you write what a large number of people want to read. Hint: they like strong characters (both good and bad, preferably both), and lots of conflict among them.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Stick to what you know (and who you are).
What are you reading now?
Arachnid by Kishore Tipirneni
What’s next for you as a writer?
More research. Learn how to write period dialog.
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?
Any books by Ken Follett
Author Websites and Profiles
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