Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have one book which is currently in print, and two which I am currently writing. I have also completed several screenplays and scripts, magazine features and newspaper articles, and written for several columns.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Ancient Ways the Roots of Religion
I have been gathering the material for such a piece all my life. Both ancient humans and the various Faiths, naturally came together for me here.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
no
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Baha’u’llah, Mohammad, Christ, Buddha, Zoroaster, Krishna, Rama, Edouard Schure and Clive Cussler
What are you working on now?
Two books: a Sage Dalton piece Gift of Zoroaster, and a Secora James book Rising Wind
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Working on that. Social media accounts coming soon.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If you, like me, don’t do social media – hire an expert, like Catherine Townsend-Lyon
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just write.
What are you reading now?
Nothing
What’s next for you as a writer?
More books. Have material to start 5 more.
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 Kitab-i-Iqan, The Hidden Words, Ancient Ways.
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