Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m 28 and a father of two. My day occupation is a Team Leader at Target. I love going to new places and meeting new people. I admire all talents and search for them collectively. My dream goal is to become a best selling author and use my proceeds to develop educational programs that teach teens about credit, loans, and job ethics. I currently have three books published and plan to publish many more. I love teaching and I love learning but mostly I love when people can come together and share the love. Unity is a lost term these days and I intend to revive it.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My lastest novel is titled Trustworthy. I wanted to connect with readers but I also wanted to tackle some issues many people suffer in relationships today. Trust is a major factor in any relationship but it is also a forgotten, and under valued term. I wanted to speak to people in ways they can understand by developing similar situations. I experienced issues with trust myself and wanted to use those experiences to make a change.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I stare at my screen for minutes maybe hours drinking coffee and daydreaming. And then, finally I wrote one sentence and close my laptop. Hours later, I watch a series of television shows to inspire me and then I go back and write. Strange system but hey it works.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Honestly, I know I can’t name them all, but mostly it was movies. Seeing situations depicted on television I felt a connection with the characters. I wanted to build a connection the way the writers made it possible for the characters to develop a connection with me. There is one show I watched, and three main characters were killed off. It hurt every bone in my body and I felt so different in the real world. It was like I had actually lost someone. Ever since, I wanted to create a relationship like that.
What are you working on now?
Currently I am working on a new fantasy adventure novel, the follow up to my second novel Minutes To Go. But, later I intend to create a sequel for Trustworthy.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
This one lol, but I have learned the best connections are actually made off the internet. You have to really get out there and reach people. That’s where it really counts. Other than that, I’m everywhere and into everything. If it’s book related I’m associated.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes, do not skip getting an editor. Trust me, I don’t like those people either, bug unfortunately they save careers and develop them too.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You can’t help anyone until you can help yourself.
What are you reading now?
The Secret
What’s next for you as a writer?
Become a best seller, meet and gain more readers and try to establish a name for my work.
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 Shack
Deathly Hallows
Minutes To Go
SAS Survival Handbook 3rd edition lol
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