Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I currently reside in Smyrna, Georgia, with his wife Lisa, his dog Kylie, and two cats, Remy and Samantha.
The Way of the Dhin is my first science fiction novel, I have co-authored a study guide as well.
I’m a lifetime lover of Science and Science Fiction. I have a BFA from The University of Georgia, and an MBA from Kennesaw State University. I work for IBM as a consultant for Cloud Identity Services.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book, and my first science fiction novel, is The Way of the Dhin. I was inspired to write it while talking about some fantastic science fiction ideas with a friend. I then noted that one of my favorite authors, Iain M. Banks, had died, and that the genre would be needing some new blood and that it would be hard to fill his shoes. Then it came to me. “I should write a novel.”
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know many other writers. Yet. I find that I do a better job when I just write, rather than spend a lot of time “reading about writing”, so I’m actually not all that sure what qualifies as unusual these days.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Iain M. Banks, Richard K. Morgan, and Neal Asher. And of course John Scalzi, John Ringo, and, well, Larry Niven. And about 200 other Science Fiction authors, I guess. Those first three are the top of the list as far as inspiration for writing The Way of the Dhin.
What are you working on now?
Marketing the book!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Haven’t gotten there yet to determine a best method.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just Do It. Just write. Do not spend loads of time reading about writing, reading about how other writers do things, reading about being an author, reading about how to sell, get a publisher, etc. etc. All these things are secondary to WRITING.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Whether you think you can, or think you can’t, you’re right either way.
What are you reading now?
The Departure, by Neal Asher.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’ve got some material that will be either a short story that’s supplemental to The Way of the Dhin, or will be the start of a sequel.
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?
Does my Kindle count as one book?
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