Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a video game developer based in Kansas City, I have written one book so far (constructive criticism is welcome).
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest (and first) book is Why am I Missing? A retroactive Journal. It is a family story which has been shrouded in mystery and poorly understood, until now.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I started writing the book in notepad, since I didn’t have microsoft word, I finally downloaded Libreoffice which is 99% as good as word.
When I transitioned from the rough draft phase to the final draft phase I accidentally left out several whole chapters!
I published this book a little prematurely, I figured that would be better than not publishing it at all. I have revised it heavily since it’s first publication.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The greats of my time, George RR Martin, JK Rowling, Gary Paulsen. When I read their books I would always pick up little writing tricks I noticed them using. I have always had a passive interest in writing I suppose.
What are you working on now?
Now I’m back to game development! I’m currently creating a procedurally generated stealth game. Check my twitter to play the prototype, one will be available soon.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I don’t have much experience marketing my book yet, I self published on amazon, I will keep trying different things until I find what works, then keep hammering that nail.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Start, and finish.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be a finisher. Everyone on earth has a half written book on their hard drive, see it through to the end.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m doing writing prompts every day now, I will probably write my first novel next.
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 would take as much of the “A Song of Ice and Fire” series as I could. I have not re-read those books yet. I’ve only read them once.
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