Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a former pre school teacher who has written Romance novels, Sci Fi novels, and Westerns. I’ve written almost seventeen books, but so far only six have been accepted for publication (The Forever Series with Omnific and We The People with Ravenswood.)
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
We The People: Inalienable. I was always a huge fan of “The X files,” and the idea of people with powers ala “Heroes” or “X-Men.” I also wanted to explore the idea of a main protaganist who was effectively immortal. On the surface it might seem incongruous; Ideally, your hero should be one that the reader can sympathize with, and most of us have to fear death. However, just because Thane can’t die doesn’t mean she can’t FAIL.
Additionally, there’s a theme of patriotism in We The People. Not the Nationalistic bluster of certain 24 hour news networks, but a patriotism that accepts America’s warts and flaws and seeks change for the better.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I generate a 65-80K manuscript every thirty days or so.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Glen Cook, Steve Brust, Rumer Haven, Tolkien, Saberhagen…I could go on all day! A special shout out must go to the late, great Robert Asprin and his Myth Adventures series.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on We The People III, which is going to be out of this world–literally! I also finished the first in a western trilogy that I’m playing around with in edits.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Goodreads and Amazon, and of course Awesomegang!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up, and try to write at least five times a week for a couple of hours at a time. Also, read everything you can get your hands on!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Love is all you need.
What are you reading now?
A writer I’ve never read before, Melanie Rawn.
What’s next for you as a writer?
More Romance, more Sci Fi, more westerns…more more more! I hope to get into the comic book business one day, and create iconic characters like you see on the silver screen.
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 complete Michael Moorcrock, the complete Robert Asprin, and a big dictionary so I’d have toilet paper.
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