Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am currently writing a SF series about a half-alien/half-human operative, Mark Praed. There are two books published (“A Sort of Justice” and “Talon’s Touch”), with another four books planned. I have another non-series book that I hope to publish later in 2014.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I’ve published two in a series–“A Sort of Justice” and “Talon’s Touch”. These are SF novels that are character driven rather than world building driven. They were inspired by the fact that I sometimes can’t find the sorts of book I want to read.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My characters have been known to take over the story line, and I’ve let them.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Dorothy Dunnett, who wrote historical fiction and mysteries was the greatest influence on me. Her books are a tapestry of beautiful writing and are character driven rather than time, location, and action driven.
What are you working on now?
I am currently editing the third book in the Mark Praed Series, and writing the fourth novel.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook has been my best method so far, but I think that will change shortly.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write, write, write.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Let yourself be silently drawn by the pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray. –Rumi
What are you reading now?
The Outlander series by Diane Galbadon.
What’s next for you as a writer?
“A Sort of Justice” is through to the quarter final round for ABNA (Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award). I’m hoping to reach the semi final round which will be announced in June, 2014.
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?
Any of the Lymond Chronicles by Dorothy Dunnett. Every time I re-read these novels I find something I missed.
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