Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I graduated from the school of knocks but I became wiser and smarter. I began writing since I was twenty years old. My best friend Gee gave me a Donald Goines book and it brought out my passion for writing. I had a life-altering accident and pushed me to pursue my dreams. I always wanted to be a writer and decided to take it to another level and wrote my first book, Dark Secrets.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Killadelphia Soldiers. A lot of the men who came back from Afghanistan and a lot of men didn’t have an opportunity. I created it to deal with the issues of the men who feel neglected after the war. I talk about the struggles and having to result to other things when jobs are available and you have PTSD. I started writing it because of what my father dealt with the Vietnam War, PTSD, and drug addiction.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Some of it is that I work on two or three stories at a time like Charles Dickens.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Donald Goines, Iceberg Slim, James Elroy, Chester Himes and Walter Mosley.
What are you working on now?
I am working on Almasi, Killadelphia Soldiers 2 and Death Rises Steel Horse.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Using social media, Pinterest and paid sponsored ad.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read other people genres and keep writing. Write every day to grow and become strong in the craft.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Do not rush the process and keep learning in your craft.
What are you reading now?
B.L.A.H Diaries by Tamyara Brown.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Almasi, Killadelphia Soldiers 2 and Death rises Steel horses.
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?
Donald Goines Whoreson
Kwan Animal
Ashley and Jaquvis Cartel
James Elroy American Tabloid
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