Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve written two novels, both in The Keeper Series. I have three more books in the pipeline. One is the Keeper’s third installment. I’ve created a television series, and it has a director from Scandal/Grey’s Anatomy attached.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Keeper Series was inspired by my love for Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, The Hardy Boys, Monster Squad, IT, Ender’s Game, and The Goonies.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I usually write an insane amount at one time, and then procrastinate far too much the rest of the week.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Hardy Boys, Harry Potter, Judy Blume’s middle-grade books, Pippi Longstocking, Alexandre Dumas, Stephen King’s IT, and the Ender’s Game Series.
What are you working on now?
A Romeo and Juliet type of love story, with a less romantic twist, The Keeper’s third installment, a horror novel inspired by IT, and several television shows with Cullen Bunn.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My website and personal Facebook mostly. www.hustleandheartfilms.com
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write…. write… write… Read a lot. Take criticism as the advice it’s meant to be. Hand your writing to the meanest and bluntest people you know. The more people tear your work apart, the more opportunity you’ll have to improve.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Kill your darlings. You can’t let emotional attachment determine what stays and what goes in the end.
What are you reading now?
I’m binging the Manifest Destinycomic book series, and reading Orson Scott Card’s Empire Series.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully some comicbook work.
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?
IT
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Ender’s Game
The Lord of the Rings (is that cheating?)
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