Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve been a musical playwright for the last twenty or so years and The Sun God’s Heir trilogy are my first novels. Prior to my writing career, I’ve done everything from shoveling chicken manure on a farm to owning a small costume jewelry chain. Even I’m surprised by the number of different jobs I’ve had. I’ve enjoyed them all. Time and circumstance just moved me along.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Sun God’s Heir is the name of the trilogy. Return (Book One), Rebirth (Book Two) and Redemption (Book Three) which is due out on October 18th, 2017
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Pretty much the same as any other writer I expect. Getting my butt into the chair. Seriously, I began writing novels when a friend turned me on to NANOWRIMO. https://nanowrimo.org/ Check it out. You will write a novel (50,000 words) in the month of November. When you finish, you won’t have anything you can publish, but you will have started and that’s the hardest part.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Wilbur Smith, David Weber, Peter Hamilton… The list would go on and on.
What are you working on now?
Launching The Sun God’s Heir: Redemption (Book Three) I have three new projects under way.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Sites like Awesomegang, Freebooksy, and Ereader News Today and many others are amazing at getting author’s works before their readers. It’s a win for both.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Like anything else, the more time your butt warms the chair before your computer, the greater your chance of actually creating something.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Finish the work.
What are you reading now?
Stuff by Jay Allan. I love military scifi, and he’s great.
What’s next for you as a writer?
The exploration of a story is very enjoyable for me. Everything that comes after is hard work, but hearing from characters is something to look forward to.
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?
How to make air conditioning from coconuts, Fish recipes, and Pierce Brown’s series.
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