Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve ghost written many books. I’ve also helped other authors find the hidden picture in their stories. Under my own name I’ve written two books: The Calling (A Protector Book), and Lights Of Love (A Boundaries Book).
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The last book I just finished was Lights of Love. It was inspired by an author friend’s wife. This same author dared me to write my own book after I helped him with a few of his, so The Calling was born. Then his wife complained that we (her husband and I) only wrote fantasy and she liked romance so, Lights of Love was born (I added fantasy to her romance 🙂 ).
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I try to write at least thirty minutes a day and read at least thirty minutes a day. Usually, one or the other gets well more time than that; but its a guideline.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Oh, so many! Stephen King, Robert Jordan, Judson Roberts, Orson Scott Card, Jennifer Nielsen, Nora Roberts (aka JD Robb). The list could go on and on.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a sequel to the Boundaries book, a sequel to The Calling book and a first book in a new series called the Dynasty.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
That question is really tough. This promotion for authors is tough, really tough. I’m really new to it so I am just learning the ropes. I’ve found that a website is a must. Twitter has been really great to me along with Facebook and all the writer groups that I found for support on Facebook. But those are by no means enough as a new writer strikes out to get those first five reviews. It’s tough really tough.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Have a great support system of authors to help you through all of the ups and downs. It’s a mandatory accessory for any author.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
It was from an article of an interview with Stephen King. In it he stated to set yourself a schedule of at least thirty minutes a day of writing and reading at a minimum. Then live. Use your friends, family, TV series, news, music and people watching (my favorite) for inspiration for new stories.
What are you reading now?
I just finished two of Gena Showalter’s books (The Darkest Torment & The Darkest Touch), a trilogy by Megan Crewe, and Scott Cramer, a YA fantasy book by Mike Walsh and a twelve book trilogy by John Corwin. That was all in one week. Do you think I read too much? Hmm… Nope no such thing.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to continue on with sequels to the two series that I started with these two books. Then start the first book in the new series. I’m excited to work with an author in my circle to help him paint the hidden picture inside his book. Plus, the future is a mystery just waiting to be unwrapped so sometimes it surprises even me.
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?
Hopefully a “How to…” book on surviving on an island first off. Then Pride and Prejudice the original copy. Then on of Stephen Kings books (not sure which one). Then any of the wonderful Dark Hunter books from Sherrilyn Kenyon.
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