Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written two books and am working on a third.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is Make Your Bones and the title inspiration comes from a mafia quote, “make your bones” or “made his bones”. The saying comes from the time a made man does something in order to prove his worth to the family like making a hit. It can also refer to making a stand or showing everybody how tough you are.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have quite the unusual schedule, I would say. I normally write at the laptop for a couple of hours in the morning, then do social media and my blog. I write in a notebook and read until about 3 a.m. and then do it all again.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love Stephen King. My favorite book by King is probably The Stand. I would say that Jane Eyre is the most influential to what I write, since I love to read and write romantic thrillers.
What are you working on now?
I’m actually deviating from my norm a little on this next one as it is a New Adult work. The love interest is bipolar and so the conflict between him and the heroine is deeply emotional and compelling.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far, I have found that connecting with readers on Goodreads and sites such as this one have brought more attention to my work than others.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep going!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Stephen King says to write the first draft with the door closed. I find that to be spectacular advice.
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading Danielle Steele’s Blue, H.P. Lovecraft’s Complete Works, and Agatha Christie’s Murder At The Vicarage.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I love romantic thrillers so much, I think I will continue writing them and try not to fall in love with my characters. I am still totally in love with Croy from Make Your Bones.
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?
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz
The Stand by Stephen King
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