Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a big science fiction fan and love anything that is outside of the norm. I’ve always been told that i have a very vivid imagination and that the idea’s i have for stories are kind of out there. Which is good if you want to be a writer. You want to make the stories enticing for the reader and not something that feels as though it’s been done many times over.
Currently, i have four books that have been published with one being a children’s book and another being a technology shopper’s guide.
I currently reside in Sherman Texas with my wife, kids, and our dogs.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called The Murder, which was completed earlier this year. I’m a big zombie fan. Always have been and when the show, The Walking Dead, first aired, that really got my mind working. I had so many different story idea’s that encompassed the realm of the dead, i knew i had to dive in and get started.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I wouldn’t say that i have any unusual writing habits. Although i do find that alot of times i will come up with idea’s for new stories from the everyday grind of life. From taking a walk or just sitting in a chair relaxing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Som authors that inspired me and really got me going was William C Dietz and J.L. Bourne. I love these guys work and try to pick up a copy of their novels anytime a new one hits the market.
What are you working on now?
Currently, i am working on a sequel to The Murder, which i hope to have released early to mid 2016.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Word of mouth is always great, but isn’t enough all of the time. I like using sites like Awesomegang and others similar that help in getting authors works out to the readers.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
The best advice i have for anyone starting out or looking to start writing is be persistent. It’s hard work and can be very time consuming, but when you love what you do, you don’t mind putting in that time and effort. In the end, it’s very rewarding.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best piece of advice i got was if you work a full time job, have a family, or whatever your situation maybe, don’t try to stress yourself out if you’re not meeting your writing goals. Try to do at least one page a day. That can equate to a novel a year. That really changed my way of thinking in the beginning and got me started off right.
What are you reading now?
Currently, I’m not reading anything. Too busy writing. :). But i do love to get book recommendations. So if anyone has a book they love, please share.
What’s next for you as a writer?
What’s next for me is to continue growing my list of novels. I love writing and anytime i have a free moment from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, i’m plugging away at the keyboard.
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 Resistance Series by William C Dietz and the Day by Day Armageddon series by J.L. Bourne. Awesome reads. If you get the chance, pick a copy of any of them. You won’t be disappointed.
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I think we writers should taste the word and chew well before scribble it on the paper or keyboard or what ever it is !