Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a author living in Hollywood, California. I came from screenwriting and under this pen name, I have written 1 serial that totals in 20 books, three of which are novels. I have two more serials on the way, the next one starts at the end of the month.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Black Star Canyon is my latest. It is a serial along the likes of Twin Peaks, Northern Exposure, American Gothic, Lost, etc. It was inspired by an actual canyon that I grew up by in Orange County called Black Star Canyon. There were tons of myths I heard growing up about how bizarre and haunted it was. It sort of shaped my childhood.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
As far as the episodes go, I usually write them in a week. So, I end up writing anywhere from 2k to 8k words a day depending on how close to the deadline I am.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I would have to say that I am probably a nice cross between Kurt Vonnegut and Edgar Allen Poe, sprinkled with some Kafka. At least that’s what I hope. 🙂
Breakfast of Champions is my all time favorite book. But others in there would be Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Naked Lunch, Clockwork Orange, The Shining and I’m really into those old Nick Carter Killmaster books from the 60’s at the minute and also The 1930’s pulp, The Spider.
What are you working on now?
Right now, I am working on a serial called The Gavel, about a district attorney that is fighting a corrupt city hall and mafia, while hiding his own opiate habit. The first issue of this comes out Feb. 17th
And also Hitman Black, which I like to say is like James Bond’s demonic half-brother. This comes out in March.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My mailing list. I’m slightly new to using promotion sites.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Build sales funnels. Build sales funnels. Build sales funnels.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I’m still waiting to hear that. 🙂
I would say grow your mailing list. Focus on that.
What are you reading now?
I’m reading another Spider pulp called Corpse Cargo. It’s pretty good so far. I’m reading my second Nick Carter book called Safari for Spies which is supposed to be like Casablanca meets 007. And I just bought Harry Whittington’s Night for Screaming. I’m excited to read that. Today is his 100th birthday. So happy bday, Harry!
What’s next for you as a writer?
The Gavel and Hitman Black this spring and then starting season 4 of Black Star Canyon on June 2nd!
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?
I would say my kindle, but I feel that the question means that my Kindle was packing light. Breakfast of Champions and Fear and Loathing in las Vegas for sure. Then, probably some really good erotica that I don’t know about yet, just to keep me company. Any suggestions?
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