Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m from Connecticut, married and we have a little girl. My degree is in Philosophy and I still have an active interest in the field. I work two jobs. One is in insurance compliance and the other is as a writing tutor for a local college.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my book is “What Happened to Mommy’s Boobs?”. For a while now, I’ve written humorous poetry for fun to share with some of my friends. One of these friends would give me assignments like, “Write a limerick explaining the problem of free will,” or, “write a haiku that sums up Russell’s views on religion.” This friend was diagnosed with breast cancer. When I asked her if there was anything I could do, she asked me to write and illustrate a poem in the style of Dr. Seuss called “What Happened to Mommy’s Boobs?”. I wrote it and realized that if I put it on sale, I might be able to raise some money for breast cancer research. So I did.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really, but I do like writing from prompts. It makes it easier to get started and easier to finish.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’m a fan of short stories and humor. Some of my favorites are Hemingway, Austen, Steve Martin and John Swartzwelder.
What are you working on now?
I have a children’s book I’m trying to finish and I have an idea for some short philosophical fictions.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
This is my first book, so I’m trying to figure that out.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
No, but I’ll happily take any advice that’s out there.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Say what you need to say and then shut up.
What are you reading now?
I’m reading Emile by Rousseau and Last of the Mohicans by Cooper.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m not sure. I’ll see where this takes me.
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’d take Hemingway’s complete short stories, Emma, and The Great Gatsby.
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