Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a retired NYC police officer living on Long Island with my wife and two daughters. My daughter’s love of fantasy fiction lead my to write Destiny Revealed. I am currently working on the next two books in the trilogy.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Destiny Revealed is the first in the destiny trilogy. This is a story I told my girls and they encouraged me to write it down. The story took on a life of its own and has evolved into a trilogy.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Even in this technical age we live in I still lie to write a first draft in a notebook. I find the flow is better that way. later, as I edit and re-write it gets put into the computer where I can fine tune it.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Of course, J.K. Rowling is a big influence. I believe the Harry Potter series is brilliant. I also like the Percy Jackson books, and of cours, Lord of The Rings
What are you working on now?
Currently working on the next two books in the destiny trilogy and I have an idea for a series that has a teenage detective who has psychic abilities.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I like FB and all of the newsletters, Awesome gang is one of my favorites. Good reads is also a very good site. I’ve connected with a lot of good authors there.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just keep writing and read everything you can get your hands on. Promotion is a big part of what we do but never forget that we are writers and writers write.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write everyday. even if it’s just a few words. Practicing the craft is very important. use it or lose it.
What are you reading now?
I am currently re-reading the Harry Potter series and the short stories of Edgar Allan Poe
What’s next for you as a writer?
Completion of the destiny trilogy of course, and then, whatever pops into my head. I would love to do a poitcal thriller someday.
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?
Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows, The Godfather, and any of James Patterson’s Alex Cross books.
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