Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
So far two and counting, although one is still in publishing. I plan an entire series.
I am an engineer who uses the logical side of my brain so often that my creative brain begs for attention.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I received inspiration for my debut novel and (planned) series through strange and vivid dreams that detailed how people from different times, places, and worlds died.
The first published book in my new series is called:
Tales of the Multiverse: Volume 1: The Tasty Girl
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to do free style writing and take my time letting my creativity ebb and flow throughout the month with the goal of only 1 chapter. So I’ll write text in notepad , writing a section of a chapter a day, then another section the next, then go through revisions until poof! I’ve completed a polished chapter complete in MS Word.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My favorite science fiction write has to be Ben Bova, because he his writing style has personality but I was influenced mainly by my secret muses and the ghosts of which inspired me to write their stories.
What are you working on now?
I am waiting on a content review and the remainder of the publishing process for my second book. After that approval, I will go ahead and start working on marketing videos, images, etc.. for the second book. I’m very excited but saddened to see a delay by the publisher to probably January 2020.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Not sure I have found that secret yet.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t be afraid to write what you want. Be your own boss. Your work is your own style of art, and not everyone will understand or appreciate your artistic style of writing and that is ok. Be your own butterfly.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
To be super careful and proactive about copyright, legal issues, etc…
What are you reading now?
I’m such a nerd. I’m reading non-fiction programming book on C# 7.0 to prepare me for an upcoming certification exam.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’ve got at least 20 stories from “ghost dreams” planned for my future. Hopefully I can tell all their stories and more!
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 Bible (NIV with commentary) – (I’m religious)
Some C# programming books, so I can pass that exam …
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