Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I live in Chicago Illinois. I am married with four children. I love reading, writing and listening to music. I am the Author of Marked for Death, bittersweet Revenge. I am currently working on my next book Quiet Storm, The Destruction of the Wolf Pack.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I have written Marked for Death, Bittersweet Revenge. I have seen and read about how different women were sexually assaulted and lost everything because of the sexual assault and sometimes sought revenge against their attacker. I decided to place a man in that same situation and allow him to experience similar situations of women who had been sexually assaulted and lost everything. I also wanted to let the reader know that anyone could be sexually assaulted by family, friends and strangers.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to go to a quiet room in my house, clear my mind of everything and let the words flow from my mind. I like to pretend I am the characters I write about and try to feel the emotions they might experience. I also like to read what I write aloud. If I think something does not sound right I will change it until I am content how it sounds.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I read Zane, Terry McMillan, Donald Goines, Stephen King, Ernest Hemingway, Mark Twain and many more wonderful Authors.
What are you working on now?
I am working on my book called Quiet Storm, The Destruction of the Wolf Pack. This story takes place in High School. A Senior named Royal forms a gang that called themselves The Wolf Pack. Royal and The Wolf Pack terrorized Students, Teachers, and the Principal of the High School their entire senior year until it all came to an end on Graduation Night. On Graduation Night Royal and The Wolf Pack brutally attacked fellow Senior Nathan Hicks in front of his house and left him for dead. Nathan was seconds away from dying but willed himself to live until help arrived. He vowed to destroy Royal and The Wolf Packed and stated, “Royal and The Wolf Pack just unleashed a Quiet Storm.” Quiet Storm, The Destruction of the Wolf Pack.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use Facebook, Instagram, Amazon, Google Bookstore, Goodreads.com, smashwords.com, Draft2Digital, Fiverr, and tell Friends and Family.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Always follow your dreams and don’t get discouraged. Always believe in yourself and know you can do it. There were times when I thought about giving up but didn’t. There was even a time when my book was approved to be published by a popular publisher, and later denied with no explanation, but I did not give up. I kept trying until I got my book published. If you want it bad enough, you will do whatever it takes to get your book published. Also, there is no limit to your imagination. You Got This! let your Star Shine and write for the World to see.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never Give Up! Go Hard or Go Home! Always believe in yourself and God will make a way for you when you think it is impossible for you to succeed! If you give up on yourself, everyone will give up on you! If a man has no Goals, Dreams, aspirations, or Expectations, he has no value to Himself or Society.
What are you reading now?
I am not currently reading anything. I am editing my next book Quiet Storm, The Destruction of The Wolf Pack.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully, publish more books. My goal is to get signed to a major book deal and my books become movies. I am working towards my goal and will not stop until i achieve it. Nothing is impossible if you believe in God and Yourself.
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 Old Man in the Sea, Moby Dick, Left Behind Series and Alex Cross.