Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello. I don’t know if there’s that much to tell when it comes to writing about myself. I grew up in Carmel, New York and my family moved to Tennessee back in 1993 and I’ve lived here ever since. I’ve always loved to read which eventually led to writing novels and novellas.
I’m not completely sure how many novellas I’ve written. Last time I checked it was about ninety – eight. I believe I have seven novels out and a handful of short stories published in various anthologies.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Alone In The Dark. This novella was inspired by a true life mystery where a group of nine campers went missing in Russia during a heavy snowstorm. Later, authorities found their bodies torn apart in a strange manner and separated from each other. A film roll was discovered on the campsite and when it was developed there was one picture of a large dark figure which looked like a Bigfoot staring at the group. I took this concept and developed my horror novella.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write everything in a notebooks and then I type up what I write. I like have extra copies and writing this way ensures that I’m going over the text three or four times before publishing. Writing in a notebook allows for more ideas to flow and I can take it anywhere and don’t have to plug it up like a computer.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
There’s so many of them. Whitley Strieber, Brian Keene, Richard Laymon, Byran Smith, David Gemmell, Laura and Tracy Hickman, Peter Benchley, Steven King, Richard Proenneke, Homer, Jack Kerouac, Lyle Blackburn, and so many more.
What are you working on now?
Currently I’m working on a fantasy novel. I’ve already written it down but I’m in the process of typing it up. This will be the first fantasy novel I’ve ever published. I’ve written other fantasy novels but they are collecting dust in a box.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook and my yahoo address are the best ways of getting in touch with me.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write each and every day. Be nice and have respect for others. Nobody wants to work for a jerk. And lastly: promote, promote, promote, and promote some more.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard came from Richard Laymon. I’ve provided a link to the article below.
http://www.horror.org/writetips/writetips-laymon.htm
What are you reading now?
Night Siege
By: Dr J. Allen Hynek (Author), Philip J. Imbrogno (Author), Bob Pratt (Author)
I grew up in the Hudson Valley and find the whole UFO concept very interesting.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I will continue to write and publish books. Hopefully I’ll get more new people interested and not lose any old fans along the way.
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?
How to Survive on a Desert Island by: Tim O’Shei
The Hobbit by: J.R.R Tolkien
Grape of Wraith by: John Steinbeck
Back To Basics by: Abigail R. Gehring
One Man’s Wilderness by: Richard Pronnekke
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