Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello
I currently live in northeast Ohio on a working farm. We own two stallions, three cats, a dog named Gizmo (who actually looks like Gizmo from Gremlins), chickens and ducks. Whew! That’s a story right there. I have been writing since I can remember and have always enjoyed creating worlds and characters. I have currently have three books published, Willow’s Journey, Dragon King (Books one and two of The Legend of the Travelers Series) and Fly Away. I am currently working on a few others.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Dragon King is my latest creation. Finding something different inspired me to write it. I know there are dozens upon dozens of dragon books out there, but I tried to weave it with Celtic myths, Native American folklore, and, of course, Japanese legends. However, it is also a story about letting go – letting go of the past and living for what you have now. Everything is precious and nothing is guaranteed.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I wouldn’t say it was unusual, but I have to listen to music that doesn’t have words. I don’t want to be swayed by another’s interpretation of how they feel. I want to feel the music myself.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Oh my goodness. I think I would have a book just listing those here. However, I would have to say the following are my top picks, Charles Dickens, Cassandra Clare, Lauren Kate, and Gayle Forman. I’m a huge fan of reading so the books from these authors inspired me and countless, countless others. I do have to add a side note. The one that just popped up as an immense inspiration has been Paulo Coehlo – especially his book, The Alchemist.
What are you working on now?
Currently, I am working on two books. I am working on a paranormal mystery called Wishing Curse. Be careful what you wish for. The universe just may hear you. The second is the third installment to The Legend of the Travelers: Sky Fathers (we take a dive into Native American folklore in this book).
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I believe word of mouth is the best method. That’s how I started reading a lot of the ones I have bought. However, I’m known for just going through a bookstore and picking books off a bookshelf.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t let anything stop you from writing. You will have people who will offer advice. Take it as a suggestion. Carefully inspect, see if it makes sense to you, and incorporate if it does. If not, keep it around but don’t let it bog you down. Also, find people who will genuinely help critique your work. I belong to an online group that has helped me tremendously. I’ve made a lot of great friends too.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard really doesn’t have to do with writing, but one of my characters said it in a book and I believe it does mean something valuable: “Life will always get in the way of living.”
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading “A Lesson Before Dying.”
What’s next for you as a writer?
I just want to keep writing. As long as I have the stories in me, I don’t want to stop. Of course, I’d be fooling myself if I didn’t say it would be nice to see one of my titles on the big screen.
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 three books I would take with me would be The Sunflower, For One More Day, and the Alchemist.
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