Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m originally from the West Indies but now reside in the Bay Area (CA). “The Night Professor” is my debut novel and the first of THE RENNINGTON CHRONICLES series. As a trained project manager, PF has worked for many notable industries (i.e., education, healthcare… and now, municipality). However, PF’s true passion is in writing romance thrillers, all with a dark, perceptible pragmatism for your enjoyment. With a B.S. in Management Information Systems, combined with a plethora of industry certifications, and two decades of relevant writing expertise, PF longs to take readers on a decadent journey that will explore the wicked entrapment game of love. One that seems to curse more than cure; hinder than heal and bind instead of free.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
TITLE: THE RENNINGTON CHRONICLES: (Book 1 – “The Night Professor”).
INSPIRATION: Initially, I was inspired to write these chronicles after a painful separation; and I needed a healthier way to release my heartache. When writing, I realized that many people (self-included) look to relationships/love to resolve their deeper issues not knowing that that assumed remedy could be the affliction. So my writing evolved to helping me cope with the aphotic cesspit of love, in hopes to inspire people to find other healthy venues to procure the peace and happiness they desire. Venues that aren’t tied to another human being, but one’s inner-self.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes; my unusual writing habit is writing during the witching hour (3 am). Not sure why but my best work comes during that time.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
“The Witches of Eastwick” (by John Updike) – match due to story’s dark humor/situations
“The Ninth Gate: (…co-written by, Roman Polanski) – match due to cynical twist in the story
“Queen Bees and Wannabes” (by Rosalind Wiseman) – match due to similar conflicts in the story
“The Black Dagger Brotherhood” (by author J. R. Ward) – match due to tortured love in the story
“Rosemary’s Baby” (by Ira Levin); “NOS4A2” (by Joe Hill) & – match due to deception in the story
“Music/Song list by scene= 98; To help melodically illustrate events in the story.
What are you working on now?
THE RENNINGTON CHRONICLES: Book 2 and Book 3…
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My best method is to use my website (www.pffelix.com), platforms like this, my personal network, and of course, and lastly, paid marketing (although I haven’t found one for myself yet).
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice is to keep writing. It doesn’t matter what it is or how significant you or others deem it, at the moment. Keep up the craft… it will pay off in the end.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If you can tell a good story, you’re a storyteller, but it takes convictions to put pen-to-paper.
What are you reading now?
“The Goal” by Eli Goldratt (for business school)
What’s next for you as a writer?
I love writing and releasing my book gave me a thrill like no other. For me, I want to complete books 2 and 3 of my Rennington Chronicles; then move on to horror novels.
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?
1. The Scofield Bible for divine inspiration;
2. The dictionary for education; and the final pick of course…
3. My Rennington Chronicles for a thrill-sensation.
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