Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I live in Louisiana, right outside of New Orleans, and have been in the state all my life. So, I’m used to good food and that kind of shows up in my writing. Otherwise, I’ve spent considerable time overseas in war zones, both Iraq and Afghanistan, and I’ve been to several other interesting places.
As of right now, I have a book of short stories, and three books in The Remote Series.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The latest completed book is “Artist” in which Cassie sets out on a chase to stop a serial killer. It was inspired by my desire to have Cassie move out into the real world.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m either working on writing from dawn to dusk or never setting eyes on the keyboard.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Man, that’s a long list. Harper Lee, Stephen King, Lee Child, John Sandford, Larry McMurtry, and too many others to remember.
What are you working on now?
The current project is tentatively called “Hell is Empty” and features Cassie on another murder investigation that strikes a little closer to home.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I don’t do a ton of promotion but BookGorrilla has given me good results.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read, write, then read and write some more. Expect criticism, listen to it, evaluate it, then move on. The thicker your skin the better off you will be but don’t ignore valid criticism.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write, then write more. Put it away for a while, then re-write.
What are you reading now?
John Sandford
What’s next for you as a writer?
Finish up “Hell is Empty” then start the next one.
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?
To Kill a Mockingbird, Lonesome Dove, The Stand, and Winter Prey.
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