Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Born in West Virginia, I have spent my early years living and working in the Appalachian Mountains. Since childhood, I used reading to see the world but had a yearning for real travel. When the time was right, I began his journey to explore and learn what the world had to offer. It was during these journeys that I began to write about his new experiences.
Each one of my novels has a personal connection in the form of location, characters and situations. My books have won numerous awards and managed a place on Amazon bestseller list. I currently reside in North Carolina where I am working on my fifth novel.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Raven Gone Rogue
Second in the Raven series. I want my readers who enjoyed my first book in this series to have another great novel to read. Raven, is the story of a lone wolf agent who was thrown into this lifestyle, not by choice but by necessity.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I’m up in the middle of the night for 2-3 hours writing or researching. I am currently converting my garage into a working writing space with reference material and dry erase board for plotting my ideas as my writing progresses on each series.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Harold Robbins, Lee Childs, Brad Thor, Dan Brown, Vince Flynn, James Patterson and many more.
What are you working on now?
Raven Series: Raven And The Code Book
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I don’t have much time to promote my work. My goal is to increase my exposure
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes, write, write, read, read and most important: Enjoy your work, don’t be discouraged. I write because I truly enjoy it. I like the feedback after my friends and family tell me how they enjoyed reading my books.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never look back because if you’re looking back, your not focused on looking forward.
What are you reading now?
Lee Childs-Tripwire
What’s next for you as a writer?
To write and focus more on promoting my work.
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?
Any of the Harold Robbins books.
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