Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was raised in a small town in western New York that’s surrounded, on all sides, by farms and is known for having more cows than people. Growing up there wasn’t much to do, so having a good imagination was the only thing that kept me sane. I had thoughts, I had ideas, and I had many, many characters, notes, and stories written in a lot of notebooks. I just finished my first book based on everything I’ve collected over the years, but it isn’t the last. It’s the first of many more to come in my Tellus series.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is titled Quint: The Boy, The Book and The Buildings. It was inspired by the collection of writings that I’ve accumulated over the years. Once I figured out what I had, and how everything I’ve written connected, it all just seemed to fall into place.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know if what I do is unusual. I work a full time job and have two kids, so finding time can be difficult. What I do is get up a few hours before I have to get ready for work, when the house is quiet and I can concentrate, and dedicate what little time I have to my books. I typically hand write first and make my first major edits as I type the pages up.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Terry Pratchett. His discworld series is the best thing I’ve ever read. I also enjoy Neil Gaiman and JK Rowling.
What are you working on now?
Right now, I’m working on the second book in my Tellus series. The Rise and Fall of Vance Favalolo.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I haven’t done much promoting. My first book will be released on April 8th, 2018 and all I’ve done, so far, is a goodreads giveaway.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I’m a new author myself, so I’m not sure any advice from me is worth anything yet. But, what I can say is that it was hard for me to put my book, put myself, out there. I was nervous and I was scared. Take the plunge. Once I let the first person in, it only gets easier. And it gets exciting. Don’t be ashamed of what you have to say. Tell your story and share it with the world.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write every day.
What are you reading now?
Sourcery by Terry Pratchett.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To keep on writing. I’ve created my own world, now I have to share the stories of that world. I have to tell all the details and it’s history.
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?
The Color of Magic, The Light Fantastic, Invisible Monsters, and Stardust.
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