Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m an Air Force veteran and a retired Web Developer/Technical Writer. Born in Canton, Ohio I grew up in Tempe, Arizona. I currently live with my wife and two teenage daughters in SoCal where our daughters pursue an acting career. Heart Of Steel: Based on a True Story is my debut novel. It has appeared on television, talk radio, blogs and podcast across the country and is now being made into a Hollywood movie. I am currently working on my second novel due to be released in June, 2020.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Heart of Steel: Based on a True Story
It is the incredible true story of my grandfather’s life. He changed our family name in 1920 to hide a dark and tragic family secret. A secret he took to the grave. Only recently did I learn the truth and write his story to inspire the world of his courage and love for his family. I discovered old newspaper articles several years ago that revealed the painful truth. My real family name is Puchalski.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I use music to inspire scenes I write. Emotional music for emotional scenes. Dramatic music for dramatic scenes. I do not outline. I write inspired. I’m a storyteller.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Nicholas Sparks – The Notebook.
Fannie Flagg – Fried Green Tomatoes.
Richard Matheson – Bid Time Return
Randall Wallace – Braveheart
What are you working on now?
A Historical Fiction story of my great, great grandmother who was Native American and my great, great grandfather who was Irish and a Civil War soldier and vet. It is a coming of age story that begins with a young 12 year old Native American girl forced to leave her home prior to the Civil War. It is also a love story with high adventure and lots of drama. Heartwarming and heartbreaking.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Using a PR firm. Allen Media Strategies of Washington, DC.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t be timid. Writing will leave you vulnerable. The most important thing to remember is to write a great story. One you want to read. Good story is more important than structure. Don’t put it off. Start writing, keep writing. Learn as much about writing as you can. Be bold.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
To write like nobody is watching. Because nobody is watching.
What are you reading now?
Story Trumps Structure by Steven James
What’s next for you as a writer?
Heart of Steel: Based on a True Story is currently in the works to become a motion picture in Hollywood. The screenplay is being written by a renown screenwriter.
Other than that, I’m just going to continue to write great stories that inspire and move my readers.
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
Survival Skills
How to build a boat
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