Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am Donald Marino. I was Donald L Murray Jr. until I married my husband and took his last name. I have three books published right now, they are a series, Return of the Shadows. They are getting reviews where I live and I am working on the next three book series that takes place about 70 years after this series ends.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The next series I am working on is called the Thinning of the Vale. It takes place about 70 years after Return of the Shadows ends. I enjoy writing so it was great to start writing again, and I have a fan base here that wants more books.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I sit at the kitchen table and write while we have company usually. My husband laughs at me because I can write and keep up with the conversation.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love Terry Brooks.
What are you working on now?
The next series the Thinning of the Vale
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
That I am still trying to figure out. Promoting is not easy and I am still learning, but I hear great things about this site.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Never give up. It get frustrating because you have to do a lot more than just write, but keep plugging away.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
your never to old to succeed
What are you reading now?
I am reading some local authors. Stacy Shaffer and Kristalyn A Vetovich. Both have great books
What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to keep this series going. I am enjoying writing it very much
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?
a how to book on building a boat. and two Terry Brooks books.