Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve written two novels, “The Neurology of Angels” and “Uncertainty Principles”, and an illustrated book of short stories, “Reflections and Tails”. Just to be clear, the illustrations were done by artist Clint Sattler, not by me. The only book I could illustrate would be something entitled “Stick Figures and Pointy Heads R Us”.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Uncertainty Principles” is my latest book. It was originally inspired by thinking about the thankless jobs of people who prevent catastrophes that no one else wanted to acknowledge or even had the capability to envision. Then a group of characters appeared who wanted to save the day but spent five years developing themselves and their relationships with each other inside my head until I found them a story they wanted to tell.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I type with a cat draped over my right arm. Of course, that’s not so much my habit as it is Spunk’s preferred sleeping arrangement.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Madeleine L’Engle — Her books had scientists in them and girl characters who had deep and interesting thoughts at the same time as they liked boys and hung out with their friends. They weren’t stereotypes, but they also weren’t intentionally counter-culture; they were just real in the way that they needed to be to star in their story.
Ayn Rand — I just loved that her books were challenging and concept-driven but contained a people so memorable and plots so compelling that I couldn’t put them down and wanted to read them again five years later and again five years after that.
What are you working on now?
I don’t like to talk about what I’m working on, because when I say it out loud before it’s ready, I pick apart how it sounds and want to throw it out the window before it ever has a chance.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I wish I knew! For me, Goodreads giveaways were measurably great for reaching readers and getting reviews in 2008 and 2009, but it seems that fewer people have been following through on their commitment to post reviews in the past few years. IndiesUnlimited.com is a great resource and has current promotion opportunities and ideas. I suspect in the end that it’s a confluence of sites and not just one that makes the difference (unless it’s Oprah’s). What is the adage? People have to hear about you 7 different times before they start to pay attention…
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Take frequent breaks from reading advice.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
For the season of Lent, try giving up discouragement.
What are you reading now?
11/23/63 by Stephen King
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have a book idea that I’m excited about and I’m going to just let it go where it wants to when it wants to and try not to push it. On the logistical side, I’m also going to finally figure out how to have a day job and write and promote and have a life all at the same time. At least until the million-seller comes to fruition!
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?
If You Want to Write: A Book about Art, Independence, and Spirit by Brenda Ueland
A blank notebook
The last book of the Harry Potter series
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