Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a contemporary MM romance author from the Pacific Northwest. I’m a big fan of minor league hockey, coffee and am a vocal LGBT rights activist. I currently have two books out: Changing Tide and Dancer’s Heart with plans for a new series scheduled for release this spring.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Dancer’s Heart and it was inspired by research I did for a paper in school about domestic violence in the gay community.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think I have any unusual writing habits. I make it a point to write every day but I’m not sure that’s very unusual.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The biggest influences on my writing have been authors like Stephen King, David Baldacci and Daniel Silva. They know how to write a page-turner that keeps the tension flowing from the first paragraph to the last.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on a a series due out this spring called Saving Liam.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My best method is using websites like Awesome Gang where readers gather to learn about new books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Work! Writing the best book you can possibly write is just as important as how and where you market it. Go to writing seminars and conferences. Join a critique group. Take classes. The best feeling you will ever have is looking back at something you wrote a year ago and realizing you can do it better today. Don’t be so eager to get it to press that you neglect the roadwork.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Buy low, sell high! Oh, you mean about writing. The best advice I ever heard was not to take criticism personally when it comes to writing. As good as you are, there is always room for improvement so don’t let your ego get in the way. When people point out something wrong with your work don’t get angry. Use it to make your book better because as much as you might not want to hear it, they’re probably right. If they can see the issue then readers will, too. Writing is an extremely competitive career. A book that’s “good enough” isn’t going to compete well in the market and your sales will go to someone willing to put in the extra effort you didn’t.
What are you reading now?
I’m in the middle of a paranormal series by Rob Thurman (Cal and Niko).
What’s next for you as a writer?
More books! I plan to do a few more series, most likely in the same gay romance genre.
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?
I’d pick a handful off my to be read pile!
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