Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m happily married with 2 children. I’m an avid reader and writer. I have my B.A. in English from Kent State University. I’m an optimist. I have written one book and got it published through Covenant Books.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Surrender. My kids’ wild imaginations were my main sources of inspiration, along with stories I’ve read over the years and people with whom I’ve interacted.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’ll write my ideas down on napkins, sticky notes or anything else so as to not forget the idea.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Bible; Stephen King – many books of his; J.K. Rowling; J.R.R. Tolkien; C.S. Lewis; Neil Gaiman; Lee Child; and the list goes on and on . . .
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on a prequel to “Surrender,” my first book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I created a Facebook group page and it seems to be gaining traction.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t ever give up; fight the good fight.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“To write is human, but to edit is divine.” -Stephen King
What are you reading now?
Nonfiction –
Captured by Aliens
The Search for Life and Truth in a Very Large Universe
By Joel Achenbach
What’s next for you as a writer?
My ultimate dream would be to quit my day job and write full time, but just making it on the Fiction Best Seller’s List one time would suffice too.
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?
1. The Holy Bible.
2. One of those “How to Survive on a Desert Island” books (I believe there are several on the market).
3. Robinson Crusoe.
4. The Stand.
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