Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have loved religion and philosophy since my earliest memories. Having always felt a strong connection with the Light, I began playing around with fiction as a means to convey principles back in the early 2000’s. My intent was to put higher ideals into the minds of those who would never pick up a set of scriptures.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
After honing my craft for over a decade, I have now released my most recent fable, The Acolight – Waxing Crescent​. It has been inspired by the teachings of the Masters as recorded by both Baird T Spalding and Godfre Ray King at the end of the 1800’s and the early 1900’s.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on book two of The Acolight series, which is a fun series to work on. These stories are filled with light and love so they keep my head in a good mental space. I need more books like these in my life, and so I’m excited when my readers enjoy them as well.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My favorite method is meeting with people in person, or chatting with readers through social media. It’s encouraging for me to learn of all the wonderful experiences people are having with the Light.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write the story for you, and then share that story. Don’t concern yourself with what you think other people want to read. Write honest, write for you, and you will find that your own words will take your life to new heights.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If you don’t want what you’ve always had, then do something different.
What are you reading now?
Reading more of the I AM series from Godfre Ray King. Love those, and there’s about twenty of them, so I never get bored.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Truth be told, I’ve always had an itching to write for younger children. Maybe a fun chapter book or two, or maybe a graphic novel geared towards elementary-aged kids. I have eight kids of my own so sometimes I feel I live in that world already, might as well play around a bit while I’m there.
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?
I love ancient religious texts so I’m afraid my list would include a shovel, a map, and a diary so I could go dig up any books hidden on that desert island.
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