Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written about twenty-three books, but have one novella that has been published. I have a sequel that will be live any day as a part of a ten book novella series. The series is moving quickly and readers can expect all ten over the course of 2021.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My first book, Echoes Before Dawn, is my only published work, and the soon to be, Memories at Daybreak, is its sequel. The series is a science fiction thriller story that was inspired by all the gaps in current sci fi. Echoes Before Dawn was specifically inspired by my desire to see more survival oriented scenarios in sci fi.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
As symbolized in my logo, I am completely nocturnal. My real job requires me to sleep during the day and usually allows about fourteen nights off per month. I spend six to sixteen hours on each of those nights writing while everyone else sleeps.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Perhaps the most influential author on my writing style is Patrick Rothfuss. Reading the name The Name of the Wind taught me to slow down and paint the story with my words.
What are you working on now?
I have two works at once. Iterum is the novella series I’ve mentioned a few times and is the first in my two primary works. The second is a fantasy novel I plan to send to an agent for traditional publishing by June. I do so much writing that I take breaks by writing something else. Having two primary works allows me to bounce back and forth as necessary.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Admittedly, I have a lot to learn about book promotion. My current strategies need improvement but include social media and my website.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just make a story. Then find beta readers to read it. After you start getting questions and feedback about your story the inspiration will flow. My author method is outlined on my website.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Embrace failures. Never stop moving. If you want to be a writer, don’t sleep, don’t eat, don’t play, just write.
What are you reading now?
My writing goals are too big for me to justify reading. I do have an untouched copy of To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini awaiting a spot in my schedule.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am currently writing book 4 of the Iterum series, next comes books 5-10. I have submitted a short story for publication in a major literary magazine and plan to send at least four more this year. Hopefully the next thing for me as a writer is learning how to make writing my real job.
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’s a curious question because my first book, Echoes Before Dawn, is set on a similar premise. It’s fun. Name of the Wind (therapy), A Song of Ice and Fire History (entertainment), SAS survival guide (practicality), and a blank book (writing).
The real question is if you run out of fuel and your fire is flickering through its last dance, which book’s pages would you burn first?
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