Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I live in the greater Birmingham, Al area with my wife, daughter and 2 dogs. I have one novel-length book out, The Bow of Destiny which is the first book of an epic fantasy series, The Bow of Hart Saga. I’m currently working to complete the next two books for publication this year: An Arrow Against the Wind (due out Spring of 2017) and The White Arrow (due out Summer or Fall of 2017).
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Bow of Destiny is a book that I started decades ago and finally finished after several false starts. It grew out of my interest in fantasy fiction which continues today. I don’t know that it has any specific inspiration other than my own interest in writing my own fantasy fiction
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really, I’m pretty much distracted and procrastinating like most other authors. Look, squirrel!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The fantasy authors I’ve read and like are numerous but include the obligatory Tolkien as well as Robert Jordan, Ursula K. LeGuin, Patricia K. McKillip, Anne McCaffrey. More current authors I like include Brent Weeks and Michael J. Sullivan.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on completing The Bow of Hart Saga this year and moving onto some other fantasy series that I have in mind (I can’t say much about these at this point but maybe in a few months).
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
There’s no one best method. Use some of your royalty income to put into marketing. Be multi-faceted with blogging, guest blog appearances, sales ads, promotional services and an email list. Be consistent and use a budget and use as many channels as possible.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Work diligently at the craft and marketing. Don’t be in a hurry with the first book and get it right. Be practical about results and view things through a long-term lens.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Wherever you go, there you are – or, be present in the moment. Also I like, “Luck favors the prepared.”
What are you reading now?
I’m reading The Wilds by James Derry which is the sequel to his first book, Idyll. I look forward to digging into several other books later this year by C. S. Boyack and Mae Clair.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m currently working to finish the rest of The Bow of Hart Saga by publishing the next book, An Arrow Against the Wind in late April. The last book, The White Arrow, will be published in June/July or September. I have several projects beyond those books that I’m preparing to begin. I also hope to go to print with The Bow of Hart Saga this year and possibly expand into other forms of media as opportunities present themselves.
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?
I think about this practically. I would want a book about general survival, one about gardening techniques and then I’d choose one book for entertainment and another for spiritual focus. For entertainment I’d choose Lord of the Rings as a boxset. Since I’m from a Judeo-Christian tradition I’d take a Bible – it has lots of stories and teachings which provide a variety of thoughtful reading and maybe inspiration to deal with a desert island.
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