Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have two books published and in the process of publishing the third in the series. I love reading good fiction, especially adventure, spy, sci-fi, fantasy. but I write non-fiction. I am a Bible scholar with a degree in Biology and I teach Sunday school at my local church.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The book that is coming out very soon is Joseph’s Faith. I love the story of Joseph in the book of Genesis. It is such a wonder rags-to-riches story, plot twists with a great ending. But more than just a great story, this was recorded for our encouragement in our Christian walk and that was why I wanted to write a devotional about it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write in the evening. I am an evening person and in school, I would do my school work at night. I work during the day and so I write at night.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Other than the Bible, I was influenced by Madline L’Engle. I have my BA in Biology and a deep interest in science. I did some original research in college with the cellular organelle mitochondria as a direct result of her in one of her books writing about the mitochondria!
What are you working on now?
Currently I am in the process of publishing the third book in my Faith Series Devotionals. This is Joseph’s Faith where I also point out many similarities between the Old Testament Joseph and Jesus Christ.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have not yet found a favorite. I am still learning. Next I want to learn how to use ads to promote my books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Work with an editor! No, work with more than one editor. Get your friends to edit your work and then invest the money with a professional editor. I have found for me that editors are some of my best friends. Don’t fall in love with your work. Let the editor rip it up, you will end up with a much better product and it will make you look great.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Do ever say that you are going to do something. Rather just do it and then you can say, “I did this”.
What are you reading now?
I just finished Two Days Taken: A Mylas Grey Mystery by Luana Ehrlich and currently I am reading A Layman’s Guide to Prophecy by my friend Dr. Charles Brown.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am working with my editors on Job’s Faith and I am writing Abraham’s Faith – the next two books in my Faith Series 30-Day Bible Study devotionals for women.
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?
Other than my Bible, I would probably bring some empty journals so that I could write rather than read.
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