Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have travelled the world and have had many different types of jobs including, veterinary helper, carpentry, journalist, graphic designer and mechanical engineer. I have had story ideas bouncing around my head since I was a child.
Finally I have debuted my first novel which will be the start of the next chapter in my life.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Black Flag – Surviving the Scourge is my first novel and it is inspired by 40 years of watching every end of the world movie I could find and reading all the apocalyptic books the library had.
This latest pandemic gave me the last nudge to put this story out there. The coronavirus is bad, but it could be much worse. Black Flag explores how ordinary people react to a apocalyptic pandemic.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Instead of leading the characters through the story, I follow the characters. I setup the scene and place characters with distinct personalities and worldviews into a situation. Then I ‘watch’ what happens and write down what I see.
It is exciting to watch the events unfold and I always know what is going to happen till it does.
I have genuine joy and sadness watching the characters go through their situations.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen Koontz, Neville Shute, Stephen Baxter, The Bible
What are you working on now?
I am currently in the process of writing the 2nd book in the series titled: Black Flag – Surviving the Invasion.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Start now, but don’t quit your day job yet.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just try.
What are you reading now?
I am too busy writing to read right now, but the last book I read was The Valiant by Lesley Livingston. It was a good book, but I have no interest in continuing the series.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have other projects in mind after the Black Flag series, but prefer to keep it secret for now.
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?
On the Beach by Neville Chute and the Flood series by Stephen Baxter
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