Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have spent my life searching ever deeper levels of reality beneath the easily explainable, I hunt spooky sites in Europe and America. I have three novels out; absorbing fictional tales for those struggling with their lives who would like to find some deeper connection and meaning: “The Mourning After” (a romantic story spanning lifetimes via reincarnation), “Entertaining Naked People” about a young man too sensitive to fit in; to wise to buy into some of the things acceptable religions have been telling him, and “The Gardens of Ailana”, which is a much more in-your-face tale of those darknesses we all carry inside us and how sometimes childhood abuses don’t need to be forgiven to be dealt with and healed from.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“The Gardens of Ailana”. My lady friend’s husband died of ALS, but for years she took him to this special healer who sat with those in need in her gardens in a small village in northern England. My lady friend took me there once, years after this healer had died, and we looked over her garden wall. I feel like i connected with the spirit of the healer, and she wanted me to write a book about a healer who no longer needed her body. So when she died she simply stepped out of her body and continued to help others.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I sometimes, as with this book, channel at an amazing pace, producing deep level insights about what happens beyond everyday reality, what lies beyond death, and such. Things I did not know myself, even suspect, until I read what I had just written.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Mostly theosophical teachers, but also anyone who writes such luscious imagery that I am drawn to savor particular passages for days before moving on. Barbara Kingsolver comes to mind.
What are you working on now?
I work on several books at once. The main one I am focusing on currently seems to be about isolated individuals, physically or psychologically unable to socialize with others who find themselves drawn to a specific internet social scene. They begin to notice amazing synchronicities connecting them and slowly find themselves forming together into performing some Higher service for humanity. – Perhaps they are being influenced by the mysterious backers of this social net.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I find Goodreads very helpful and friendly. Some great discussion groups going on. Plus – I currently have international giveaways going on for two of my books: “The Mourning After”, and “The Gardens of Ailana”. – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18088429-the-mourning-after?ac=1
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just get pen on paper (or fingers on keyboard). Don’t worry about whether what you write is worthwhile at first. Just keep expressing your soul through your words, however awkwardly. – But then never publish before you HAVE refined the wording. Show some respect for yourself, your gift, and your readers.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Duck!
What are you reading now?
All sorts of stuff; mostly spiritual and theosophical.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am an American, currently traveling England, and live my life in the moment. If there is one thing I don’t do, it’s anticipate all the possibilities of what might happen next.
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?
“Light on the Path” written down by MC. “At the Feet of the Master” by Alcyone, and two books I haven’t yet written.
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