Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in Washington D.C., and it had a great influence on the way I proceeded my country, and the architecture I loved growing up. I have been writing works of fiction since he was a child, becoming a nationally published author at the age of 9, with the poem “In the Cold and In the Night”, but being big on sports and mixed martial arts as I grew up put a holt to my writing. I am a veteran of the United States Air Force, earning such honors as “Honor Guardsman of The Year,” and “Non-Commissioned Officer of The Year”. I was a Flying Crew Chief for almost 9 years, visiting over 70 countries during hundreds of missions and once again felt compelled to write about 10 years ago. I am also an avid dog lover, and married with a three year old son.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Dreams of Hegemony. In many ways it is loosely based on my own life, friends, family, and situations I have been involved in either directly or indirectly. Many of my thoughts and visions of this book came to me during my flying missions or deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No, I don’t think so. I constantly carry a pen and paper, or a digital notepad with me at all times, and whenever something pops into my mind, (usually great conversations or speeches) I write them down. If it was up to me I would write everyday, but my wife puts restrictions on how often I write because I can have an obsessive personality when I am driven.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My greatest literary inspiration is Edgar Allan Poe, who he began reading as a child. I also very much enjoy Stephen King. But, without a doubt It is Edgar Allan Poe. I feel he was a genius. I began writing poetry in my earliest years and still consider myself a poet at heart.
What are you working on now?
About half of the second part of the series for “Dreams of Hegemony” has already been written, but It will not be the next release. I am currently working on a realistic fiction/dystopian tale about a man and his son living under the oppression of a tyrannical government. It is very true to the harsh realities that many deal with every day in this harsh world. I don’t usually like those type of stories because the true brutality of humanity can be overwhelming and depressing. But the story is so intense and the ending is so unlike anything I have ever read or seen, it had to be told. I don’t want to give the title away just yet.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Obviously, if you have your own website and you have a large enough following, that would be great, but I do not have that luxury as of yet, and I currently try to use twitter, and interviews such as these to get the word out about my books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write well, and pray. It`s difficult to get the world to look at your particular book and read it when there are millions out there.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don`t save it for the grave. Do it now.
What are you reading now?
Unfortunately, a great deal of my time is spent reading things I don’t find any enjoyment in. In a few months, I hope I will be able to find time for entertainment.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I hope to find success in my current book so that I can increase my following for each subsequent book. I love to bring my visions to life, and I love to see people happy reading my books. It`s like a comedian that finds joy in the laughter of others. I want to see people enjoying my books, ideas, characters.
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?
The Stand, because it is ridiculously long. The Bible. And The Lord of The Rings series.
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