Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a singer/songwriter, recording artist and record producer. I’m probably best known for penning the song “Shadows of the Night” which was recorded by Pat Benatar, won her a Grammy and has now become something of a classic rock staple. I’ve written many songs over the years for myself and others. This is my first book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is entitled “Shadows of the Night,” after the song of the same name. I was inspired to write it because I was adopted just prior to birth. When my adoptive mother finally told me that I was indeed adopted she also said that my birthmother had died in childbirth. Although this news hit me hard and filled me with guilt, for whatever reason I believed deep inside that my real mother was in fact alive and that I would find her someday. That day finally came and I also discovered that I had seven sisters.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think that I do have any unusual writing habits. Although, when I am writing I become totally engrossed in the process and revel in the attention to detail.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I would say that Blake and Emerson have influenced me quite a bit. I’ve also been heavily influenced by poets such as Ginsberg and Ferlinghetti, T.S. Elliot and E.E. Cummings.
What are you working on now?
Right now I am working on ideas for my next project. I never thought that I would write a book in the first place and now I’m feeling that I may want to write even more.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
It’s really hard work. Don’t give up no matter what!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
That IS the best advice I’ve ever heard. Don’t give up! Ever!
What are you reading now?
Right now I am reading “Awakened Imagination” by Neville Goddard.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m not sure. Most likely when I figure out what I would like to write about next, I’ll probably begin an outline.
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?
For me, that’s an impossible question to answer. I can’t ever imagine being satisfied by having only 3 or 4 books to read. I usually keep 5 or 6 books by my bedside at any given time. I am constantly rotating them. Eventually they are replaced with even more books.
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