Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in a small town in Kansas. I’ve also lived in Texas, Missouri, and in New York, where I graduated college from SUNY Oswego in 2019 with a bachelor’s in political science and a theatre minor. I’ve also received an associate’s degree in information network technology, which I obtained in 2012 from Pratt Community College. My first book in the Next Life series, Afterworld, was published May 1st, 2020. I’m currently working on the second book and it will be out this year hopefully by November, but no later than December. That book will be a historical fiction tale on the origins of Jack the Ripper and why he did what he did psst (it wasn’t random killings).
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Afterworld (Next Life, #1). This was a story that I started back in 2014 or around there. I was going through a lot dealing with the coming to terms of religion and finding myself through everything I’ve been told vs what I’ve seen and come to known. That’s what inspired it. So I built a theory around that, and turned it into a fantasy universe that will have heroes, gods, demons, and more in ways you may not expect or see coming.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really, for the most part I do discovery writing (which is writing as it comes to you rather than planning it out). I’ve actually struggled a bit with this current story The Ripper due to its historical nature, I’ve had to research things and keep the story constrained a bit. It’s a bit tougher for me to write in those constraints, but I think it’s coming along fine.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King, Berserk ( the anime/manga), Marvel/Dc (more dc due to its darker nature). I plan to create a king like universe mixed with a esque universe to come a point where you have more relatable characters that become both heroes, and anti heroes, and villians. With this you will have characters that will die. Plot armor isn’t going to be nearly as strong as in most stories. Think game of thrones.
What are you working on now?
The Ripper. I’ve also released a cover art (that may change) for the book that comes after that: The Despardo’s Tale. You can find that on the website.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Twitter, Friends, Promoting to strangers.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If you enjoy it, keep at it. Have faith in yourself and don’t give up.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I’d have to come back to you on this one. Nothing is popping up in my head, but I’ve always been told “If I’m going to do something to do it right” so I’ve pretty much stuck by that in my work.
What are you reading now?
The 4th book in the Dark Tower Series.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Just going to continue this series. As I said I’m building a universe. So don’t expect a triliogy and all of my books will connect in one way or another.
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 say one book for entertainment, but the others would be how to survive on a deserted island or something of the sort because I would probably be lost.
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