Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an obstetrician-gynecologist, practicing in the Houston area for over 12 years. I have written one (awesome) book, but I hope to add a sequel, someday.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Nameless, Blameless Reproduction was inspired by a dream. I have vivid dreams, and I was lucky to remember this particular dream which stayed with me and inspired this book. Some of the dream changed a bit while writing the book, and I incorporated many vignettes of patients and professional experiences. No one particular patient or experience was used, but a mixture of interesting scenarios.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
When I am busy, I am at my best. I may be in the middle of surgery when a thought to write will hit me, so right after the case, I scramble to write it down–on what ever I can find and tuck into my pocket.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Jean M Auel, Bram Stoker, Ayn Rand, George Orwell are some of my favorite authors.
What are you working on now?
A sequel, I think. Though right now I just have a group of different stories that I intend to mesh into a story within the sequel.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I wish I knew.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
There are many books on how to e-publish. I’d “borrow” one from Amazon, or purchase one with good reviews. I wish I had read one before publishing. They have tips on creating covers and titles; and promotional sites.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
E-books aren’t stagnant. If you don’t like something–reboot it. Change the cover, edit…
What are you reading now?
I am reading a nonfictional book about the plague that killed millions during the middle ages. It was interesting to read that the same gene for the receptor that if lacking protects individuals from HIV, is theorized to have protected individuals from the plague. The lack of the CCR5 receptor was a genetic advantage during the plague and continued along genetic lineages of Europeans. about 1% of European descendants lack the CCR5 receptor, whereas no other worldly lineages lack this receptor.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m trying to promote Nameless, Blameless Reproduction. I think it’s very pertinent to current life and trends in medicine.
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 love 1984, but then I also love to read new books. I am not sure I could easily choose the other three books.
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