Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have been an author for multiple travel and sports books but just started a new venture with my wife. So far we have one parenting book, with plans for many more.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
It is called The Guilt Parents – Screen Time: A Reassuring Guide to Parenting Screen Time, Preventing Digital Addiction, and the Uses of Technology for Positive Child Development.
It was inspired by the feedback from other books in the screen time realm. Books seem to be very negative and make parents feel bad. Some are really dry and full of statistics. So we decided to try to flip the narrative and offer so reassuring information regarding this controversial issue.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really, we try to write with humor on serious topics to lighten up the tone a bit and help parents feel better about things. In general, all parents are just trying their best and most parents are doing the same things, no need to bring negativity into it. We all want what is best for our kids.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My wife and I read a lot of different books. I can’t specifically say one author influenced our style more than any other. We both read a variety of styles depending on the time of year or activities we are doing. For example, I personally like to read espionage books while camping and my wife enjoys reading up on parenting books off and on while we travel.
What are you working on now?
We are working on growing our Guilty Parents brand with more books on topics parents want to learn about.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
We like to use our Facebook page and group because we can really get to know our audience and gain insights from them. We love to get feedback and ideas and really bond as we all go on this parenting journey!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Make sure you do your research and provide solutions to peoples problems. If you help your readers they will support you!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t worry about things you can’t change.
What are you reading now?
I am reading The Art of Racing in the Rain. I haven’t watched the movie yet and the book has been sitting on my shelf for about a year so I am hoping to read it, then check out the movie!
What’s next for you as a writer?
I do want to grow our parenting books, I really enjoy the thought of helping people and growing with them. My wife and I are just focused on this right now so hopefully we will have a few more books out within the year!
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?
Is there a “How to survive on a Desert Island” book!?
I enjoy biographies and espionage books. I don’t really read books more than once so I would likely take reference or textbooks!
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