Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I write about my passion, the Biker Community. In essence, I write my books for the 99% who ride, love and live by their own rules. My books are non-traditional, the storylines are unique and different from other books about bikers. Anyone who takes a look at my reviews will quickly see that readers describe them as refreshingly unique, unlike anything they have read. At the moment I have eight published works, with three more in various stages.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Brenna’s Club, which is the last book in my erotica trilogy titled ‘The Brenna Series’. My intention was to write a single short story, but like my other series it took on a life of it’s own. The characters themselves inspired me and spurred me on.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Other than going for a ride before I start writing (wind therapy!) I usually just sit down and write.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Tolkien and Stephen King for the most part. The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings taught me to use my imagination, and King’s books kept me in suspense.
What are you working on now?
The one book getting the most attention at this point will be the woman’s version of my short story titled, ‘Just Ride’, which is five short stories. Each one about a different biker at a particular moment in time. The reader rides along, privy to his thoughts, learning exactly what motivates and encourages each man to take that ride, that day and time. The women’s edition will focus on what provoked each woman to get off the back of the bike and learn to ride her own. The reader will take the journey with them, learning about their fears, obstacles, heartaches and triumphs.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Like everything else, my approach is somewhat different. Being a member of the Biker Community long before I started writing, I enjoy going to biker events to promote my books in person. Of course, I also use social media and AWESOME sites like this. (see how I did that? lol)
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If you don’t know good grammar, take a class before you start. Edit everything you write, over and over. If you revise the story, edit it again. Edit, edit, edit! (Unless you can afford an editor, which most of us can’t) Whatever you do, don’t push that ‘publish button’ until you have had someone proof read it, several someones is even better!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Embrace your reviews, learn from them what you can to make you a better writer. Take nothing personal and whatever you have to do to restrain yourself from responding to a review, do it!
What are you reading now?
I have the book, ‘The Girl on the Train’ waiting for me, but I won’t be reading anything until I get my next book finished. I like to read straight through without interruption. Nothing worse than being immersed in another realm and have reality snap you out of it!
What’s next for you as a writer?
First I have to finish what I’ve started and get these 3 books released. After that, I may go back to my first series, A Biker Saga, and revisit some notes I took for a few of the characters. It’s possible that my readers may have the opportunity to spend more time in Slider’s castle!
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?
Let’s pretend I can’t count….The Hobbit, LOTR Trilogy and Lonesome Dove.
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