Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a farmer, homeschooling dad, entrepreneur, IT guy, freelancer and the list could go on. In short, “jack of many trades, but master on none.” I have published only 1 book and I am currently working on my second.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The book is called “The All Seeing Digital Eyes” and a conversation I had with my daughter about an year ago inspired it. This book is the result of my research into what I should tell my 13-year-old daughter, as she is taking her first steps online, flying solo.
When I was explaining to her about the threats and privacy concerns in the virtual world, I found it relevant to convert all this content into a book, which could help many others in decision making regarding their life online.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really, I write down ideas as simple sentences and then work on to elaborate it. I guess that’s what most people do.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I was a light reader – used to read Sephen King, Michael Crichton, John Grisham; but I lost my virginity in reading to Dan Brown’s “The Da Vinci Code;” that book really opened up a different way of thinking. Was impressed by the way fiction was plotted and executed. The same thing happened to me with the movie “The Matrix”, in fact, you can see the influence of the movie, if you look closely into my book.
What are you working on now?
I am working on ‘simplification’ of a doctoral thesis, that’s a lot of work.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use Facebook for keeping in touch with a fan base and making announcements. Goodreads for promotion.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
When you start to write, let it flow, do not restrict yourself with boundaries. This is applicable to both fiction and non-fiction.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
There’s been many good advises over the years; don’t think I remember the best advise. The worst advise I have ever heard was “to cut short my expenses to the level of my income.” I believe in increasing my income to the level that meets my expenses.
What are you reading now?
Drowning in Potential by Rod Wallace
What’s next for you as a writer?
As I have already mentioned, I am currently working on 2 books – one is my own and the other is a simplification project.
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?
Book 1 – How to find food and water in the desert
Book 2 – The biggest edible book.
Book 3 – the largest and lightest book that I could use against the sun.
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