Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have spent five years researching and writing this series. I have explored so many cultures and tribes across the world both modern day and historical, looking for what a dawning society would look like.
My stories come full circle, and I can’t wait for you to take the journey with me, and tell me what you think
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Doctor Abbott was not the first book I wrote in the series, but it is the first book I presented, because the series needed a pivotal point, and the Doctor landing on the islands was very pivotal, he is a key character and despite the series not being totally about him, he is as relatable as the reader is, and I think it is a good place to start
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like total quiet, and I play rain sounds or waves from the beach to drown out distracting noises and thoughts.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I get my influence from everything from 90’s era cartoons like Gargoyles to great literature like Charles Dickens. I think there is a touch of influence from everything I pick up
What are you working on now?
Sean and Kate, it is not the next book in the series, but it is the next book I will be releasing because I have the complete visual for the ending so fresh in my head right now.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
SO far Facebook, but I would like to expand, it is such a bad way to advertise
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Research, it sounds daunting, but it can be fun…and pick a quality editor with a reputation for your Genre, or they will take your money, use auto correct and pander to your weaknesses helping you to produce crap writing and not build on the strengths of your story
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never write reality out of your story…if you pander you will lose your reader
What are you reading now?
The Lycan Chronicles by Brent Schoeder
What’s next for you as a writer?
Like Dori, just keep writing, just keep writing
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?
WHat ever I could grab
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