Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a new author. My first book , in my future five part series, The Orchid Keeper was published in July 2014.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Orchid Keeper was inspired by the nations battle against addiction and my live of fantasy settings.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know if they are unusual but I have the habit of listening to music while I write and I stop every so often and read what I’ve written out loud.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am very eclectic in my tastes however, I love Anthony Pierce, Diana Gabaldon, J.K. Rawlings, Steven King, Saul, Cook and Koontz.
What are you working on now?
I am working weekly on my writers blog, which includes talent spotlights. I am also submitting chapters for a collabrative piece. Also, I am working in book 2, The Fading Light…which is another Osipian story.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Blogging, twitter, GiidReads, and AskDavid.com
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Never be put off by bad reviews or rejections. Just keep writing and keep submitting.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never give up!
What are you reading now?
A Cleopatra biography. And several other books.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To finish The Osipian Stories series.
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?
One by Richard Bach
My book, lol, of course
And any of the Harry Potter series
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