Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I just had completed and published my first book, The Power of Faith. I was born in east central Indiana in 1961. I currently drive a 12-passenger van for a meat packaging plant in Cambridge City, IN. I reside in Connersville, moving here after my then fiancee was diagnosed with cancer. I wanted to be with her during a tough time in her life. I am licensed to practice law in Ohio and Arkansas. My dream was to practice law. I became an attorney; however, it was not God’s will that I practice law for a significant length of time. He had another mission for me.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The complete title for my new book is The Power of Faith: How the Love of God Found Me. Through the years, I analyzed my life. I had to deal with great adversity and barriers in my life, especially impeding my ability to practice law. After tripping over a small dog and breaking my foot several years ago, I was able to come to one conclusion. Despite this adversity, God was always there to lend His hand to see me through. I discovered that He exists, is real, and loves everyone like no other could love. At that moment, my love for God grew astronomically. Despite good and bad, God will direct me down the path He wants me to go.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Writing chapters of my current book at work in long hand. Afterwards, I return to my computer, and type this content in my word processor.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I enjoy the classical writers, like Jane Austen and the Bronte sisters. Their writing was so descriptive and different in that era.
What are you working on now?
I just completed my second book, The Search for Miri: A Profound Adventure of Faith. This is a fiction based book. It is inspirational and follows a man and his search for a mysterious woman and his life of faith. I sincerely believe it is much better than my first book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have yet to discern this method or website. I have contacted area newspapers in an effort to solicit attention to my book. I have also contacted bookstores and libraries. However, ultimately I believe it will be websites offering free or nominally paid promotion that will open the floodgate to attention and then sales of this manuscript.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Never doubt your ability. “There is nothing beyond the reach of determination.”
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Sometimes you may have to dig dirt with the chickens. However, if you continue with your effort, you will always persevere.
What are you reading now?
Emily Bronte, Wuthering Heights.
William H. Coles, A Surgeon’s Wife.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have been thinking about a book dealing with a young girl who lost her family in a pandemic. She begins a search for an older sister who she had a falling out with at an early age. Faith and inspiration will take her on a journey to where she needs to go.
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?
Holy Bible.
My first book, The Power of Faith.
A couple of classical novels, maybe from Jane Austen or one of the Bronte sisters. Classic works of Edgar Allan Poe.
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