Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve enjoyed writing most of my life but Endangered Species is my first novel. Growing up on the Florida Gulf Coast, the marine and coastal environments made a deep impact on my psyche. The sense of wonder and adventure that I experience when exploring above and below the water is something that I want to convey to my readers.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Endangered Species, the first in the Southern Waters Adventure Series, was inspired by my love for scuba diving and by visits to marine conservation centers that specialize in the rescue and rehabilitation of injured marine animals. One such center, in particular, was caring for an injured sea turtle at the time of our visit. This planted the seed of an idea that grew into the story for Endangered Species.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write outdoors whenever the weather permits.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Being an enthusiast of water-based activities and a scuba diver, I have always been drawn to nautical fiction and the exploits of underwater explorers, both fictional and real. The works of Patrick O’Brian, Jack London, Robert Louis Stevenson, Jacques Cousteau, and Clive Cussler rank high among my influences.
What are you working on now?
I’m hard at work on the second novel in the Southern Waters Adventure Series.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Patience and perseverance. As a reader myself, I know that when I purchase a book I’m also purchasing the time I think it will take to read that book. A book cover and blurb may be intriguing but it can take time for a potential reader to feel comfortable enough to pay the money and invest the time. Promote the book across several platforms and websites, consistently over a period of time. This allows readers who are considering the book to build a desire to spend money for it and the anticipation to set aside the time to read it.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Being a good storyteller is a solid foundation but it doesn’t stop there. Learn the craft, do your research, pay attention to the details, and don’t shy away from the tedious aspects of writing and publishing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
For writers: “A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.” – Regina Brett
What are you reading now?
Florida Sinking by David Crosby
What’s next for you as a writer?
Writing, editing, publishing, and promoting the second novel in the Southern Waters Adventure Series. I also have a small collection of short stories that I would like to get together.
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?
The Bible, How to Thrive on a Tropical Deserted Island: A Primer For the Shipwrecked Sailor by Mike Riley, Any randomly selected book by Clive Cussler, A large book with blank pages for me to write in.
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