Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am working on my first novel now, the first of a sword and sorcery series. Short stories and scripts have comprised my work until now.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The novel I am working on, The Dawn of Limcat, was inspired by love for the epic fantasy/sword and sorcery genres.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am a night owl, so I am at my best in the evenings.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The grimdark fantasy authors most influential are Steven Erikson, Glen Cook, R. Scott Bakker, and Ian C. Esslemont
What are you reading now?
The Black Company
What’s next for you as a writer?
Complete The Dawn of the Limcat and get on to book two of that series. I would like to get a couple of short story collections out there too.
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?
Deadhouse Gates
The Warrior Prophet
From Hell
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