Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I write dark epic fantasy all set within my own homegrown Metal vs. Magic Universe loaded with intrigue, dragons, and steampunk awesomeness. I am currently working on two series set three centuries apart–The Artifice Mage Saga (more epic) and The Mage Conspiracy (more intrigue)–and have published five full length novels and several anthologized short stories to date with Twigboat Press. My books are all available on Amazon, Kobo, Nook, iTunes, and GooglePlay.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The latest book I’ wrapping up is the third novel in The Mage Conspiracy Series, The Soldier’s Heart, in which a traumatized young heroine must grapple with the feisty spirit who haunts her mind and body.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
If I’m not careful, I will get sidetracked writing my outlines, and small bullet points will warp spasm and transform into grotesque half-formed scenes.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Lately, I’ve been influenced by classical european pythology.
What are you working on now?
I am trying to wrap up both series in a timely manner. Of course, the one I have the most ideas and enthusiasm for will always be that which I am not working on at the time.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I don’t know if there’s a best one. I tend to hedge my bets and try everything.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write every day!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t give up.
What are you reading now?
Fountains of Paradise, by Arthur C. Clarke
What’s next for you as a writer?
Start another series in the MvM Universe, possibly with a more fantasy romance angle.
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?
Sounds relaxing. I think I’d like to get some writing done while I was stranded there. I’d bring the following: an atlas, an encyclopedia, a book with blank pages, and a box of sharpened pencils.
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