Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have a background in Creative Writing, but “The Spirit: Awakening” & “The Spirit: Reckoning” are the only two books I’ve published. For now.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“The Spirit: Reckoning” is the name of my latest book. I chose “Reckoning” because such was the main character’s fate. Adele had reached the point of no return, and she aimed to face her enemy and restore balance to the world he corrupted. No matter the cost.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I think everyone’s got a quirk when it comes to writing. I find my best writing comes when my body longs for sleep, but my mind just keeps running. I keep a journal by my bed so I can just get up at night and write, then revisit it the next day.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
CS Lewis and the world of Narnia. I absolutely loved his ability to weave an immense and imaginative world with so little said. Then there’s Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series; she’s so talented, and I admire her ability regarding creating characters above all others. Then there’s the “Inheritance Cycle”, and of course, “The Lord of the Rings.”
What are you working on now?
Another novel, fiction, but not fantasy. Still Young Adult though.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Probably Facebook and Twitter. I’m trying to build a fan base, and they’re some of the more reliable ways to start.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write. It’s that easy. Write because it’s your passion, write because it fills you with an energy you can’t explain. Don’t be discouraged, and take criticism in stride.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t kill your characters simply because you can. You never know when you might need them. Erase them only when you must.
What are you reading now?
I’m currently finishing up “Lady of the Lake” by Andrzej Sapkowski. I won’t deny my obsession with the Witcher series.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’ll likely finish up my current book, then on to another fantasy series!
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 Hobbit, Eragon, Mistborn: The Final Empire, The Last Wish.
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