Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written 6 novels and published 3 of them through Create space and Kindle. They are doing well. Over 300,000 kindle downloads among them. They carry 4.+ on over a 1,000 combined reviews.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My last published book is Ratham Creek. I live in the mountains and heard stories of shy mountain people living high up in timber country about a 100 miles from my home. I decided to research and write a novel about a large family and I placed them there.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write when my imaginary friends visit with me.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
A large and varied group. John Grisham, James Herriot, Billie Letts, Ralph Moody to name just a few.
What are you working on now?
I have just finished another, my favorite, 101 Harbor Hill Road. It will be put on line sometime this next summer. I must make the dreaded revisions and proofing. My critique partners love it too.
It is a story where the Golden Girls meet Murder She Wrote.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I do free promotions and advertise with a combination of promoters
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up and get help from critique partners.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just walk through any problem that throws you for a loop.
What are you reading now?
The Book Thief
What’s next for you as a writer?
Another novel. I don’t know. Still working on my lastest one.
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 Bible for my spirit, The S volume of the World Book encyclopedia for the word survival, My memoir for my family and a good novel.
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