Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve only written one book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Prodigal Son & The unusual Suspects-On The Ride To Redemption
My wife grew up in the deep south and I was raised in Brooklyn. I would always relay stories about the characters I grew up with and she did not believe me…until she traveled to New York and actually met them. Guys like the school narcotics dealer. While making barbecue spareribs for the annual church picnic his parole officer unexpectedly shows up at his house. He panics and makes a split-second decision to dispose of his weekly allocation of merchandise by pouring two ounces of marijuana, an eighth of a kilo of cocaine, 30 mg. of methamphetamine and a handful of fentanyl into the barbecue sauce. During the sermon the following Sunday, the pastor spent over an hour complimenting, “The tremendous barbecue that Brother Abdullah made at the picnic…he was touched by the Divine Hand of God!” to shouts of “Amen” “Praise Jesus” and “Oh Hallelujah” from all over the sanctuary. Abdullah walks around royally pissed for about a year. He said, “Them Muth%^$&^ing intoxicated saints better not complain, those were $10,000 ribs.”
My wife hounded me about writing about these guys until one day, out of boredom I began to write and then, I could not stop.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
None that I know of…
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My writing style is probably more influenced by movies than books. In my opinion, It hard to write a good comedy and even harder to portray the humor on screen. I tried very hard to allow the reader to experience exactly what I witnessed in person and hopefully I accomplished my goal. This book is definitely funny…and true!!!
What are you working on now?
I ride motorcycles and we have a garage that about a dozen fellas sit in a few nights a week and shoot-the-breeze. Usually there is moonshine involved among other things and some of the conversations are insightful…at least we think so! I began to tape these conversations because they span the length of human emotions; sometimes sad, funny, profound etc. The book is called, The Harley Doctor – Conversations from the Hole
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Ask me in 6 months.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
As I grow older I have cherished words of wisdom from older guys. Here’s one: You never waste a boner & you never trust a fart!
What are you reading now?
I’m watching TV
What’s next for you as a writer?
See above
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?
1. The Bible
2. How to Survive on a Deserted Island–Samantha Bell
3. Outdoor Life: The Ultimate Survival Manual: 333 Skills that Will Get You Out Alive
Richard Johnson
4. Larry Dean Olsen’s Outdoor Survival Skills.
Author Websites and Profiles
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