Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I live in Seattle, WA and I’ve just completed my first book of poetry.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is titled, Of Painted Ponies and Dandelion Dreams. It’s a collection of nine poems, 3 ‘learning’ poems and six poems that are ideal as bedtime reading. I was inspired to write the book as I explored my childhood and I recalled the love I had for hearing stories, especially at night. Additionally, I became enchanted with Grimm’s Fairy Tales at around nine years old and I’ve enjoyed tales of the fantastic ever since.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m often awakened early, 3-4 am, with an idea which I must write down before I can continue with sleep. If I don’t do so, it’s difficult to stop my mind from ruminating.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Tolkien, Herbert, Castaneda, Twain, Dumas, Poe, Carroll, Bradbury, Barrie, Grimm’s Fairy Tales…
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a book about dragons. I’ll be visiting London and Paris this spring researching the subject and soaking up inspiration.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far, Twitter seems to be an excellent promotional vehicle. I’m also experimenting with Facebook.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Not yet. 😉
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
This:
“For me, there is very little difference between magic and art. To me, the ultimate act of magic is to create something from nothing: It’s like when the stage magician pulls the rabbit from the hat.” Alan Moore
What are you reading now?
Poems by T.S. Eliot, Peter Pan (preparing for my trip to London), Leaves of Grass
What’s next for you as a writer?
Learning how to best take words and turn them into worlds, worlds that I want to explore and share with others.
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?
Either The Lord of the Rings, or the Dune trilogy.
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