Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I started writing in high school when I entered a poetry contest for English. I went to the Navy after graduation and began to write poetry and short stories at the end of my enlistment. A lot of my stories back then, came from my raps.
I’ve published nine books. One is a romance, of which I hope to write another one soon. The others are fantasy.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is called The Grand Librarian: The Future Wizards. It is a follow up to The Grand Librarian: Life of an Immortal. Both books are apart of my Hangman Universe, which follows the story of the Hangman, a tragic anti-hero. I got the idea of the Grand Librarian from a good friend of mine, Panhnha Tran. I wanted to add a new element to the HMU, so he suggested magic and wizards. I initially balked at the idea because I didn’t know anything about the subject. But he wrote such an intriguing character, and I had to use it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I believe one of my unusual writing habits is that I write the first chapter, and then I write the final chapter of the book. It helps me stay focused on where I want the story to go and the ending.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
One of the only writers that has influenced me is Stephen King.
What are you working on now?
Right now, I’m working on the eighth book in the HMU series called, The Death Brothers: A Supernatural Awakening. It follows the story of the vampire slayer, Jericho Caine and the demon hunter, Father Tom Padilla. They’ve accepted their roles as the reincarnated Death Brothers and set out on a different adventure in doing so.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I usually let the publishing company handle the promotion part of the book. But now, I have sought out author interviews and Amazon to promote my books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice for new authors is to just write. When it is time to focus on the promoting aspect of the writing, then focus on that later.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard was, “Don’t sweat the small stuff”, by the wrestler Sean Waltman.
What are you reading now?
I’m not reading anything at the moment.
What’s next for you as a writer?
After I finish the HMU, which has three more installments, I want to do another romance novel. Then, I want to finish and publish the follow up to my book Cloning Around, entitled Agent Robert Bassett: Understanding Commonology.
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?
I would take Cujo and Carry by Stephen King. And then I’d take my own books. The Hangman, and The Hangman Returns.
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