Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve written one memoir (about Federal Prison) and am currently working ona second memoir (about my first marriage).
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“It’s Their House; I’m Just a Guest” was inspired by the time I spent in Federal Prison. So many people seemed interested in what that experience was really like, rather than the soap opera version you see on “Orange is the New Black”
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
People have described my writing style as that of someone sitting in the room with you, telling a story. To some it seems very personal.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Kurt Vonnegut will always be my most influential author. Writers like David Sedaris and Augusten Burroughs have also been influential, as has the humor of David Thorne.
What are you working on now?
A memoir about my first marriage, to my High School sweetheart. I mention a bit about the marriage in my first book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Word of mouth most of all. Also I’ve been very lucky to get many Amazon reviews by people who read and enjoyed the book.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Promote your book wherever you can. Put your Kindle version on countdown sale or free as often as possible.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write for one person.
What are you reading now?
I’m rereading HOUSE of Leaves, which remains a favorite book. I am also working my way through all the books Gorman Bechard wrote.
What’s next for you as a writer?
My memoir about my first marriage. That will deal with a lot of emotional topics for me: depression, physical and mental illness, sexual abuse…there were good times but a lot of bad ones.
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?
Cat’s Cradle – Kurt Vonnegut
Dune – Frank Herbert
Starship Troopers – Robert Heinlein
Post Office – Charles Bukowski
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