Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written and published total of six books, five of which are part of the series, “Twisted Family Holidays.” I have tow out for this Christmas: “Jimmy’s Christmas Present” and “The Town Around the Christmas Tree,” which is the end of the series and a sequel to the first “The Town Beneath the Christmas Tree. My full-length, paranormal suspense novel “In Passing,” should be available as of today.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Town Around the Christmas Tree, as mentioned, is the sequel to the original Twisted Family Holidays (all short and now in anthology) book: “The Town Around the Christmas Tree.” Both books star my grandchildren. Originally, I had written a book starring my children, which is now “Destiny’s Lot: A Halloween Love Story.” Soon after, around Thanksgiving, my granddaughter, Hailey, asked if I was ever going to write a story with the grand kids. I looked at the Christmas Tree, then the town beneath the Christmas tree, and the Town series was created.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No unusual habits that I know of, but I do listen to music sometimes–mostly alternative or classic rock.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I read Dean Koontz, Dan Brown, and John Grisham the most, but my work has been likened to Charles Dickens and Rod Serling.
What are you working on now?
My paranormal suspense–“In Passing,” is being released today and with three other books published this month (Dec. 2015) and four in the last two months. I’m going to take a break but I am editing my young adult, suspense novel, “Saving Micheal.”
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook and Twitter
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Like an indie musician, don’t expect a big payday, at least right away, as there is an unspoken, yet necessary, act of divine intervention or fate, when it comes to making it big.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
be true to yourself.
What are you reading now?
Contagion, by Robin Cook
What’s next for you as a writer?
Continue editing “Saving Micheal.”
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?
Bible, The Client-Grisham, Lightning-Koontz, and a how to to learn martial arts.
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