Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
When I was in kindergarten, I managed to convince my classmates that my grandma was a tribal shamaness. Then I learned my letters, and kidding my friends no longer seemed adequate—so I started to write.
I have published three fantasy novels and an anthology. My short stories have been featured in various publications.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
It’s called Celts and the Mad Goddess, and it’s the first installment of The Deathless Chronicle. It was inspired by my love for history, the occult, and the Celtic lore.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I always print out the first draft and mark it with a red pen. Some of my writer friends find it weird.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love the stories of classic horror writers, especially H. P. Lovecraft. Out of contemporary writers, I guess the biggest influence came from Ken Follett and his Pillars of the Earth.
What are you working on now?
I’m rewriting the second installment of The Deathless Chronicle, which is titled Celts and the Gladiator. It’s set in Nero’s Rome.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’ve come to realize that paid advertising is the only thing that really works. It’s sad but true. I use Amazon to promote my books, and Facebook to increase my mailing list.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Plot your novels carefully and try to find your own voice. Write every day or your style will rust.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Show, don’t tell. It’s a rule worth obeying.
What are you reading now?
I’m reading “Weird Rome”, a non-fiction book about the Roman Empire. (Research for my upcoming novel.)
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m planning to release seven more installments of the Deathless Chronicle. I hope to launch one a year.
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?
War and Peace, Complete stories by Edgar Allan Poe, Complete stories by H.P. Lovecraft, and All Quiet on the Western Front.
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