Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Having found myself losing all my possessions in life, including the first auto I managed to purchase my first year enlisted in the U.S. army, I have taken to writing.
I now wonder why I took so long but the next question pretty much answers that.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest was written from the first book completed and loaded to Amazon for all to read – Chameleocophylis – The Unknown Species.
As I wrote that one, realization set in there was no projection to what a Chamelecophylis was or came to be. It turned out my first was actually a second in the series and my second ( The Creations ) became a novella that had I known could have been added to The Unknown Species, however it would have made for increased length of the book.
The Creations is the introduction to the Chameleocophylis and explains how they came into existence.
The inspiration for this story literally came from a dream – which was quite interesting and slightly different in it’s presentation during that dream.
I presently have four different book projects in the works that have all been provided as I attempted to sleep. Not completely letting me be and keeping me from sleep, it became necessary for me to begin writing them down to present to others.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I do have some unusual writing habits in that I am unable to maintain thought where I may start to rehash what I have already started writing and I have to keep watch on that to be sure it is corrected prior to release.
One habit is being able to type at fifty-three words per minute while my mind is attempting to push my fingers at more around two hundred fifty words per minute so signal from my mind to my fingers is much faster than my fingers can keep up and well, words come out as if I have dyslexia – although I associate this to having dyslexic fingers.
Another habit is not being able to break the chapters well. If I attempt to think about what I write as I write it… not much gets placed. So when I write, my mind is pretty much blank. My thoughts are not my thoughts and it becomes more as if I’m literally watching a movie take place in my head as I work my fingers trying to write down all of what my mind is seeing.
It is not easy.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
First and foremost, I have to go with one many refer to but not simply for writing style or due to his works…. Samuel Clemens – Mark Twain.
I read a number of books prior but Tom Sawyer provided a lot interest when I was young.
I was more thrilled in Mr. Clemens way of telling stories – verbally – having watched some videos of him ( even though actors played his part ).
Treasure Island was one that I took to along the way and recently read it again which this time it inspired another book I am currently working on which will be in pirate sector of things.
I believe that one will offer two prints as I’m not all sure how the public will take to my method at ‘early English’ so my intention is completing the book using early English, then re-writing it using modern English offering the option to the public.
What are you working on now?
Working on is a tough question for me as my inability to sleep well without numerous stories forming and bombarding me as I sleep make it difficult to work on even just one book.
As it is, I have four in progress with a fifth screaming at me to begin. They come in bits and pieces when I try to sleep where my mind will not shut down to allow me to sleep – it just wants to keep thinking.
One night, one book slams me with ideas, the next night, a different slams ideas at me.. it’s as if they all want me to write them above the others, or I’m only getting them in pieces.
If I sit down to actually write a book – any book – I can not. I have to force my mind to shutdown, relax, let my ‘eye’s mind’ have the control and then do all I can with my fingers to keep up with what is playing in my mind.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Best method will always be – word of mouth.
There is no better means of advertising than that.
I really am unable to claim any best website for promoting my books as I have pushed to promote in all I can locate.
Amazon is great to allow one beginning to at least have a location for their books to receive a start – huge or little.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what you know and can identify with – it comes easy to you. Don’t ignore the other opportunities but be sure you research if or when you need it.
Let your imagination take you rather than attempt to force the situation. I hear about ‘writer’s block’ but to me that merely means they can no longer channel the flow as it does come and go, even for me.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Hmm.. I would have to say :
Never say never. When you do, not much happens and usually shortly after someone states the word – it happens.
What are you reading now?
Numerous information on Pirates. I am looking for a specific book I found others stated it to be the one authors of this category utilize in writing books on pirates.
I’ll say I’m already three quarters through what I am writing but, it is was is coming to me as the movie plays out and I’m not talking …. of the Caribbean.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Securing better living conditions to allow me proper surroundings to continue my writing.
Daily life is and can be difficult but when you are to rely on others not all appreciative of your given capabilities, it is more difficult.
It is especially difficult in having to walk away from everything I own for not being able to hold on to anything due to lack of income. Layoffs truly take their toll.
So, more books are in my near future. Chameleocophylis, the two now available, were written over a six month period ( both books ) with only two to three months between them.
My typing is quick, spelling not so great, but after a thousand times of re-read through … I probably still leave some misspelled words.
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 wonders of woodworking ( building your own boat ).
Natures Guide to Healthfood ( book on edible food found in nature )
History of the world ( one covering as much history as possible – what better time to learn more on what you haven’t been able to research yet? )
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