Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a self-published, multi-genre author of twenty books published books so far.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called Haunted In Colorado. It is the sixth book in the Truly Paranormal series. The inspiration behind the series was my own curiosity about the history of supposed haunted locations in each of the US states. I wanted to know what happened in the past at these locations to have caused them to have, in some cases, such extreme paranormal activity. I started the series leaning more toward the claims of unexplained occurrences at each of the places, but then with the second book and so forth the history of the location is more of the focus. Although, the paranormal claims are still told as well.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am not sure one would consider it unusual, but I prefer to write my rough draft with a pen or pencil and notebook paper. I do the same when I am collecting research for my books. I have dozens of spiral notebooks with rough drafts in them in my home.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I really enjoy reading Nicholas Sparks’ books. His ability to tell a beautiful romance story without all the erotic bedroom stuff intrigues me. Heather Graham’s ability to write more than one genre has been a big influence on me doing it. I thought if she could be successful with it, then so could I. Ann Rule has also been an influence for me when it comes to writing true crime and telling the stories of people who are no longer here to tell them for themselves.
What are you working on now?
I have four different books in three different genres in the works at the moment. Haunted In Connecticut (Truly Paranormal #7) and The Unsolved (True Disturbing Files #2) are the two that are far enough along to have names already. I am also working on the fifth book in the Colt Investigations series and a book about Meniere’s Disease, which I suffer from.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have had a lot of success with promoting my books in the various book groups on Facebook. Awesome Gang and Snick’s List are also among my top ways of promoting.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
You won’t make a lot of money with your books at first, but don’t give up. If writing is your passion and your dream is to be published, then stop at nothing until that happens. Don’t let others try and talk you out of doing what you love. Write what you would like to read, because there is always someone else out there who would like to read it too.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t give up no matter what.
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading three books: Dictionary of the Supernatural by Peter Underwood, Growing Up Psychic by Chip Coffey, and Ghost Hunt by Jason Hawes.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan to continue adding to my published list. I found an outlet to get my writing into the hands of readers, and I have no intentions of slacking off anytime soon.
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?
That is a tough one. I think I would choose Ghosts by Hans Holzer, The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks, Fear the Dark by Kay Hooper, and some type of survivalist manual.
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