Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I began as a song writer. Songs in themselves are a form of fiction. I performed on the road for years but knew that I really wanted to write novels. My first short story was published in 1995. My first novel, The Lost Village was published in 2003. I recently got that book back from my publisher and feel that I can finally promote it properly. I’ve written ten full length novels, several novellas and about thirty short stories. My shorts have been published in magazines such as Dark Discoveries and Book of Dark Wisdom.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book, Song of Ariel, is being published on Amazon as a serial novel. It is the third book in the Blue Light Series. The first two in the series are Apocalypse Island and Soul Thief. Fans of the series didn’t want to wait for the third book to be published so I decided to do it as a serial.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Probably not. With me it’s pretty simple. I put my ass in the chair in the morning and write until I’m burnt. Later on I go back after recharging my batteries and edit what I wrote in the morning.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Lots. Stephen King, of course, Clive Barker, Peter Straub, Shirley Jackson, Poe and Stoker, H.G Wells. The usual suspects. I also like Dan Simmons because of his versatility. I like Lee Child and a bunch of the new independent authors too numerous to mention. One of my favorite books of all time is Robert McCammon’s Boy’s Life. It’s the best coming of age story I’ve ever read.
What are you working on now?
My serial novel, Song of Ariel, of course. I’m also working on the sequel to The Haunting of Sam Cabot tentatively titled Return to Farnham House, and a new action thriller featuring a kick ass female protagonist.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
The best promotional site out there is Bookbub, of course. Although they’re expensive no one can even touch them for return on the dollar. Their success is making them more and more arrogant, however, and I’ve stopped using them. I don’t understand why someone else hasn’t done what they’ve done in a more friendly manner. It’s just a mailing list, for crying out loud. Come on Awesome Gang!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write! That’s my advice. If you keep putting out good books, eventually you’ll get discovered. Bitching and moaning all over social networks doesn’t help. It hurts you as a writer. Just write.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
What I wrote above. It’s essentially the same advice that Joe Konrath has been dishing out for years.
What are you reading now?
White Fire, by Preston and Child and The Atlantis Gene by A.G. Riddle.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m going to just keep doing what I’m doing. It seems to be working.
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’d need more than 3 or 4 Books. I’d take my Kindle.
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