Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I decided to become a writer way back when I was a teenager. I started by writing songs, news articles and short stories. Eventually, books were added to the list. Currently, I have a catalog of more than 500 songs and over a dozen completed books. I try not to limit the subject or genre of my writing Bible, politics, westerns, and Children’s books, but inevitably, I usually gravitate to fictional novels of legal issues. Titles include: Over My Dead Body, Miscarriage Of Justice, The Journey, and in The Wynn Garrett Series – Mistaken Identity, Holy Terror, Remote Control, Judicial Review, and Even Odds.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Miscarriage of Justice. There was no one single point of inspiration for writing it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My writing process is rather old school. While I absolutely love computers and digital technology, I can’t use any of it to write. I still write everything out longhand on a yellow pad. Lots of yellow pads. The first two drafts of my books are written this way. Then, for the third draft, I transfer it to a computer. In the past I’ve used voice recognition software but lately, I’ve gone back to typing.
Outlines are not really my thing. Never were. It used to drive my teachers crazy in school. I’d write my article or report and then make the required outline after the fact. I still use that process on books. After I have the first draft written, I make an outline. As I go through the many rewrites, I modify the outline as needed, which I then refer to for the next re-write. Same goes for character development. I create character sketches after the first draft is written. These are then used to further develop the characters in the successive drafts.
I realize this is probably a very slow method of writing but it works for me. I feel much more creative with a pencil in my hand than sitting at a keyboard.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Songwriters influenced me the most when I was younger, followed by authors such as Warren Murphy, Loius L’amour, and George G. Gilman. Not that my style of writing reflects those necessairly, but they are some of the ones that intrigued me.
What are you working on now?
Right now, I’m busy finishing a new mini-novel “Inside Room 913.” Originally, I planned for around 100 pages for the print version but I think its going to end up being closer to 150 pages. Or longer. Once I get into writing mode, it’s sometimes hard to stop.
The book is sbout an individual who has been locked away in a hotel room for decades. No one seems to be concerned until a young girl gets a job at there and starts asking questions.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far, I think Twitter tops the list as far as sites for promoting my books. However I’ve had pretty good results with book giveaways producing additional sales.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing. Never stop. Write every day. Don’t let anyone discourage you. If you have your own unconventional methods of writing, embrace that. Don’t try to change what is working in order to satisfy someone who doesn’t appreciate your process. There is no wrong way to write a book. Of course, there is always room to learn and grow as a writer but that shouldn’t mean you have to abandon what you are comfortable with.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t listen to those who say it can’t be done – prove them wrong.
What are you reading now?
Guardian Angel (The New Destroyer #2) by Warren Murphy
What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan to finish the several books I have started. My goal is to have a catalog of fifty books. That will take some time, but I like to set long-term goals.
What is your favorite book of all time?
I guess that would have to be the Bible. If you’re talking secular books then maybe The Destroyer Series (Warren Murphy) or Edge (George G. Gilman).
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