Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a maintenance technician in Buffalo Ny and have been for several years. I have been writing for a long time but have only published one actual novel so far. Other than that i enjoy simple things like hiking and the outdoors.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Empires of the Abyss Part 1: Evil Awakens is my first and only novel. It is inspired by the world around us and the things we see with violence, power, and politics. I created a fictional planet so as not to have direct comparisons.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Many actually. I have to have a certain type of area in which to write and a certain way to get my mind into that right frame. Usually a long quiet hike and then a cold beer get me into that mind state. If im writing dark then sometimes i will keep the lights low and concentrate on things that make me angry. Usually my dog or cat need to be in the room so i can ask for suggestions. Believe it or not they help.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Cormac McCarthy and his dark tales. I also enjoyed George R.R. Martins books although i havent read them all.
What are you working on now?
The sequel to Evil Awakens which I plan on calling Descent to Darkness.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I havent found one yet so im hoping its this one honestly.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Dont give up. Publishing is actually the easy part, its promoting that gets really rough and aggravating. Theres new authors out there emerging every day and you need to push harder than any of them.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.
What are you reading now?
Currently comic books. Captain America 1998 collection.
What’s next for you as a writer?
The sequel, hopefully. If not i have an idea for a comic/ graphic novel of my own creation.
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?
Blood Meridian.
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