Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was in a car accident in 2007, suffered a TBI, was in a coma for a month. I had to relearn everything from walking and talking, to feeding myself and penmanship (which is still horrible). I always loved writing poetry, and now I just wanted to share how I view the world, and sometimes the struggles I have had. I compiled a group of my poems in late 2017 and published my first book through Amazon in December.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The title is “Some Call Them Demons” and it’s a collection of my new view on humanity, and kindness, hatred, a couple pol times a week. I plaitical poems to top it off.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I recently have started a regime where I write for at least a half an hour, 3 times a week. I plan to up it some, but I wanted an achievable goal to start with.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I think the main answer would have to be Sylvia Plath, who I read in High School. I found her deeply moving, a little silver tongued, terribly clever, and thoroughly honest. I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder around then, so I felt a personal connection. I would be remiss if I left out Maya Angelou, who writes so beautifully — almost song-like in some of works.
What are you working on now?
I am getting started on a second book, but I’m taking it more seriously, and putting in more effort in continuity, and just better writing.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
This is all still very new, and you’re the first one I chose.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
It can be a really emotional journey, but my best advice: start. You’ll probably not have a best seller right away, but keep at it; your writing continues to evolve and sharpen the more you do it. Also, stay true to yourself. Don’t write a handyman’s book if you love Murder Mysteries.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just start. If you never try, you never succeed.
What are you reading now?
“Walking the Bones” by Randall Silvis. He’s a highly-intelligent writer; and honestly, I have had to look up a few words already.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I will just keep writing and see what happens. I won’t be world famous, but I’d like to know if my poetry has ever helped any one.
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 would bring the complete works of Sylvia Plath, and some from the Harry Potter Series.
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