Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am passionate about theology, I find it fascinating and, truly, what can be more important if you are a christian than to find out more about who or what God is. I love to dig into this subject, since there is much to be discovered. The amazing thing is that in this journey for truth, I have discovered that many Christian ideas and concepts are not based on Scripture but on pagan mythology! The sad thing is that most Christians don’t know it. We must remember that for centuries people were not allowed to read the Bible for themselves and were persecuted if they challenged the religious dogmas. During this time a lot of unbliblical ideas crept in and have become entrenched in the Christian culture and are now accepted as “truth”.
I am now an independent writer but have worked for The Miami Herald and other major newspapers as a journalist.
I have written articles in newspapers and magazines but this is my first book
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My first book is “No Other God: How to Return to the Forgotten God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob”. I have been studying the issue of who is God for a long time and have seen all the misconceptions about God and Jesus Christ in the Christian community. This book presents a radical view of God, but based solely on Scripture and what it reveals about this important subject.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
To help me focus and concentrate I like to put on some earphones and listen to soft jazz music or sounds that help relax brain waves.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I like the analytical style C.S Lewis uses in his writings on Christianity,
Also the witty social and political criticism found in H.L. Mencken and I love the Jane Austen novels.
What are you working on now?
I will be starting the second book of the series I began with the first book. The series will challenge different Christian concpets that I find are not Biblical.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
One of the best methods for me is creating a good launch team for each book
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Find a way to overcome your fear. I think the fear of failure or thinking that your book will not be good enough keeps many people form writing. Start mind mapping and once you have an outline, just go for it! Don’t edit in this process, just write and when you’re done with that first draft, then take the time to edit. Finish the draft first!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I’m a perfectionist and this leads to procrastination, since you find fault in everything you write. So, for me, the best advice was to never edit while you’re working on the first draft. Finish it first and then edit. This helped me get my book done in several weeks!
What are you reading now?
Several books on internet marketing, such as Dot Com Secrets, and The Two Babylons
What’s next for you as a writer?
The second book in the No Other God series
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?
The Bible
Don Quixote
Pride and Pejudice
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