Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I Kept a Piece of You is the very first novel I’ve ever written and published. I currently have other WIP’s that I plan to revisit. I love anything eerie or unexplained, but I also love comedies. Stephen King is my absolute favorite author. I enjoy all things nerdy and am a bit of an introvert. I would prefer to stay home to read a good book or watch a good movie in my pajamas and a blanket on the couch.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The original title of my novel was Pieces of Her, but then Netflix came out with a movie that was based off of a novel by the same name, in a completely different genre, so I renamed it to I Kept a Piece of You. The title has both literal and metaphorical meaning. My protagonist has a strong bond with his mother, and when she dies, a piece of her stays with him, and then there are the missing girls…well, you probably get the picture.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I write when I can. Life gets in the way sometimes, so you just have to make it work. Sometimes I’ll write late at night in my office or the bedroom. Sometimes I’m on the couch with the TV on in the background.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King probably influenced me the most. His On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, was the first thing I ever read of his and it was so inspiring.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on my next horror novel and working with an idea about a nightmare I had a couple of years ago.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m honestly still trying to figure that out!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I’ve heard other writers say it, but I think promoting your book before it’s published is a big deal. Also, getting feedback early is super important and do hire a professional editor.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard is to hire a professional editor. Sometimes it’s so hard to step away from your own work so you’re naturally not going to see things that someone else might.
What are you reading now?
I’m currently reading one of my friend’s self-published novels called Amphibious!
What’s next for you as a writer?
I hope that I can continue to promote my debut novel, but I’m definitely going to start writing on my next book.
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?
I would take The 13th Tale by Diane Setterfield, Joe Hill’s N0S4A2, Stephen King’s, Doctor Sleep and The Green Mile.
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