Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I mostly write Sci-fi and Fantasy. I’ve published 4 novels. Currently, I am working on the 3rd book in my Nebilon Series, which is kind of a weird blend of humorous fantasy and old school sci-fi adventure.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My newest release is Quest For The Hope Box (Book 2 of the Nebilon Series). Originally, I wanted to write a story with a gargoyle as a lead character. He was both a snoop and snitch and he shares a juicy bit of information with the Archmage of the castle. At the same time, I was also very interested in writing a story about a dragon hatching, so decided to combine both. It seemed to fit nicely together, and the more I write, the deeper I got into the characters.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I love to write longhand, whenever I can. Yes, with pen and paper. Pencils, too. I love the the tactile experience of writing out the scenes. I really think it helps me with my creative process.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’m a huge Kurt Vonnegut and Haruki Murakami fan. I also love Terry Pratchett’s books. I also enjoy Christopher Paolini, Ursula Le Guin. I’d be remiss if I didn’t include J.R.R. Tolkien. Recently, I’ve gotten into Anne Zoelle’s Ren Crown Series. Very engaging.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on the third book of my Nebilon Series, but I have also begun a new project a Middle-grade/YA book. Not sure if I want to go series with it, though, you never know. It is going to involve and Alien abduction. That’s all I will say at this point.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
In the past, I used a lot of blogposts. I think that has its merits, but I am starting up a newsletter. I know I should have done this long ago. What can I say? Marketing is not my strong suit.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing. Don’t stop. Also, go back and look through stuff you wrote before that I forgot about. A little distance goes a long way. It’s worked for me. In fact, with my Nebilon Series I stopped and picked it up a year later, and I was surprised at how much momentum I gained. I was hungry to build out that world.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t just revise– re-envision. Get the words down, then shape it till it’s smooth.
What are you reading now?
“Death By Black Hole” by Neil deGrasse Tyson
What’s next for you as a writer?
Iron out my website and work on my newsletter.
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 Lord of the Rings” Trilogy J.R.R. Tolkien, “Collected Fictions” J.L Borges, “The Complete Stories” Franz Kafka, “The Color of Magic” Sir Terry Pratchett
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