Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Obsessive about writing, in general, I’d say. I have always dreamed of being a novelist since I was a child and I spent the last thirty years thinking about it. Many people have discouraged me. Some have even told me that only crazy people write books. I now say to those people, thank you, you’re looking at one hell of an insane author!
Frankly, I wish I hadn’t spent so many years doing everything else that kept me away from my dream. Better late than never…right? Now, I write full time. I’m and just transitioning from ghostwriting to full-time authorship and looking forward to it.
So far I have published book 1 in a science fiction series, a 3 novella fairy tale series, book 1 in a fantasy series, 1 stand-alone novel and a short story.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest series if Jewel of the Palace. Book 1 – Guardians of the Kingdom; Book 2 – Warriors for the Kingdom; Book 3 – Protectors of the Kingdom.
About 3 years ago I did a medieval romance web series that was published in small bits on Hubpages.com. It was well received and I wanted to make the story into a novel. However, I got bored with writing plain old romance. I was pondering scrapping the entire thing when it hit me that I could easilty change the story into an epic/medival fantasy instead.
From plan old bot meets girl to dragons, swords and everything in between…this is my latest work.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am not sure what you call unusual. I just write…sometimes three or four stories at a time. It depends on my mood and what I am thinking.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
From Dean Koonzt to Stephen King, James Patterson, Danielle Steele, Barbara Cartland. I have a crush on John Grisham of course… been a 30 year crush. I kind of grew up reading these authors, but my new favorite author is Matthew Mather.
What are you working on now?
My series – Jewel of the Palace. Now working on Book 2.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Truth is, I have figured that out yet.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Never be afraid to express you in your writing. Be true to yourself and never give up. Don’t listen to the masses, listen to your own desires.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice given to me was my physician. I was depressed and had gone for a checkup. He told me that my unhappiness was derived from not doing the things that made me happy. He asked me what was it that I think of each morning I opened my eyes and what was the last thing I think of doing at night. He said the thing I think of first thing in the morning and the last thing at night is what I should be doing. That’s what I am doing now…writing.
What are you reading now?
Love’s First Fall by Julie Sanford
Darknet by Matthew Mather.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Becoming a bestseller of course.
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?
Summer’s End by Danielle Steele
In The Name of the Father by AJ Quinnell
Maybe something by John Grisham and something from RR Tolkien.
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