Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a New Jersey based writer and VP of Marketing. I studied journalism and worked in TV news for a time but it didn’t stick and marketing allowed me to be more creative and I’ve been doing that ever since. I have published seven novels previously–Lost at Comic Con, The Secret Life of Astrogirl, The Dead Next Door, The Madman of Lake Mongawonga, I Was a Teenage Sex Robot, Cheerleaders of the Blind Dead and She-Wolf Take a Bow. The last five are part of my ongoing Friday Night Frights series, of which The Dead Next Door was a top 100 seller in the Young Adult Horror category on the Kindle.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is She-Wolf, Take a Bow and it is inspired in part by movies like An American Werewolf in London, Ginger Snaps and The Wolfman.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m not sure it’s that unusual but I like to write to music so I often throw on a record to set the mood and then begin. Usually I pick a score that reflects what I’m working on.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Richard Matheson and Stephen King were my favorites growing up, though I think Matheson’s influence won out overall. He just has this way of taking something simple and weaving a great tale from it and that’s what I strive for.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on the second Astrogirl novel, tentatively titled Fearsome Forces.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’ve had lots of luck with ads on Amazon for the Kindle version of the books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing, no matter how hard it may seem to finish the book. You’ll get there as long as you keep on writing. Taking part in NaNoWriMo helped me a lot as it showed me I could finish a book and helped build confidence in my ability.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t be afraid to make your characters miserable. Half of the fun is seeing them succeed after being knocked down again and again.
What are you reading now?
True Indie, by Don Coscarelli.
What’s next for you as a writer?
After finishing Fearsome Forces, I have a fantasy novel and a regular fiction novel planned, as well as the next two installments of the Friday Night Frights series. So I’m keeping busy.
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?
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson, A Night in the Lonesome October by Roger Zelazny, and Salem’s Lot by Stephen King.
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