Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My first career was as a songwriter—I wrote quite a few hits and had songs recorded by Tim McGraw, Dolly Parton, Martina McBride, Kenny Rogers, etc.
I had over 90 songs recorded and published and was fortunate enough to have one of my songs receive BMI Million-Airplay award for songs played over 1 million times on the radio. I also recorded 2 albums for RCA Records, and toured as a singer with Julio Iglesias. That was my past life.
I quit songwriting to write books about 12 years ago.
This is only my second book, the first one being a funny little book called Dating Sucks. (www.datingsucks.net)
This is my first work of Fiction.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Dead Men Are Easy To Love is my newest book. I was inspired from reading a book of love letters to Ernest Hemingway, by his various wives and lovers. I realized that, after I finished the book, I was in love.
Only problem was that he was dead. I then began to wonder what it would be like to fall in love with other dead men.
I read many books on other incredible guys like Vincent Van Gogh, Clark Gable, Butch Cassidy, Beethoven and more and realized that I was smitten with them as well. Now… this may all seem a little more than strange to those of you reading this, but at the time I was dating rarely, and when I did in real life, it made the imaginary lovers I was writing about all that more appealing. There was not anyone in real life that was as interesting as these dead guys, and that is what inspired my finishing the book.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I write to maintain my sanity. I have a vivid imagination.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Hemingway, Stephen King, Ann Rule, Charles Dickens, Edgar Allen Poe… and too many more to mention.
What are you working on now?
Trying to get something… anything… going with my book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I really like Author Marketing Club. I find many places from that.
Of course, Pixel Of Ink and Digital Book Today.. and now this Awesomegang.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If there is nothing else you can imagine yourself doing in life, then, that is the ONLY reason to be a writer.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I think I’m still waiting for it!
What are you reading now?
How To Win Friends and Influence People, by Dale Carnegie and “On Writing” by the master– Stephen King.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I hope it is that I will finally get this book sold and it made into a movie… and we all live happily ever after.
What is your favorite book of all time?
The Stand Stephen King
Author Websites and Profiles
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