Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello, my name is Daniel. I was born in Oklahoma and spent my childhood running from tornadoes and baking in the sun. I now live in East Tennessee near the Smoky Mountains. I started writing in the fourth grade and fell in love with the idea of weaving a story. I have written countless books, some I plan on publishing, some that were just for fun. I have several out through self publishing and a new trilogy that is being published through Cosby Media Productions.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Legacy of Dragonwand is my latest work. It was inspired by several small things that came together. First, I was challenged to write a short story that had 10k words or less. I wanted to do fantasy and ran with it. I have small items I collect to inspire me, one was a unique, artisan bubble wand. I used it to start the story. The story did not remain short, so I kept writing it and eventually gave birth to a full novel that my publisher has split into three parts.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I love to surround myself with inspirational things. Dragon statues, crystals, hot air balloons, things like this.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
J.K. Rowling has been a big inspiration, as well as C.S. Lewis.
What are you working on now?
At this very moment I am crafting a short story called Electric Coronation. It is a steampunk-ish fantasy story that I am attempting to bring in at 20,000 words.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook. It’s free, lots of people are there, easy access.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t let editing get in your way. I see a lot of new authors who write a chapter and then spend days begging everyone in their Facebook groups to read, critique, edit, review, that one chapter. They haven’t moved forward with the story they are so fixated on what they’ve already written. Write the whole story, then get to the grind of editing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write every day. Even when it is junk, just write. Don’t stop.
What are you reading now?
Star Wars: The Approaching Storm by Alan Dean Foster.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have a massive Christian sci-fi novel that I want to put in the hands of a publisher. It needs a lot of work as it stands right now, but I think it will be a great read.
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 Bible, Lord of the Rings, Protostar
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