Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I spent nearly 30 years writing technical documents and training materials for fortune 500 companies. I learned to take complex technical specifications and convert them into easy to understand documents. Writing became second nature.
After retiring from the Corporate life I turned my attention to writing fiction. I love creating my own players and story lines. I like to create likable characters and relatable subject matter that give the reader an opportunity to escape into an entertaining story.
You will always find a few hours of enjoyable leisure in each of his stories.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest work is The DiMarco Incident. It is a novella length ebook. If you enjoy a thought provoking mystery that makes you wonder “What’s next?” Check out The DiMarco Incident.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write fiction, but not fantasy. My stories are believable. Real Life. I don’t write about aliens or vampires, just people.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I was really impressed by the old classics. Tolstoy, Hemingway and Sinclair. One of my favorite works is The Death of Ivan Ilyich. I loved the way Tolstoy described the emotions of a dying man. It set the bar for my writing. I hope someday to reach his level.
What are you working on now?
I have been working on a Romance novel for several years. It presents a challenge because most romance novels are written by women. My goal is to create a story that will please both men and women.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far, Social Media has been my number one vehicle for promoting my work.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing. Keep reading. The more you do, the better you get.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep writing. Keep reading. The more you do, the better you get.
What are you reading now?
1984, Animal Farm. The political climate in the U.S. has brought me back to these books. I think when I read them the first time I misinterpreted them.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I started writing short stories. I am now working my way toward a full length novel.
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?
If you are going to be stranded on an island, you have to bring Robinson Crusoe.
I might also bring The Devil in the White City, War and Peace and a Bible.
Author Websites and Profiles
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