Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a business person first, but dabble in many different things. I am an avid stock trader, I have a Cold Stone franchise that I spend alot of time with, but I try to keep time open during the afternoon to spend with my kids. I have always like writing, and do it nearly daily, but I never published anything until now. Nervous I suppose. Fear of putting myself out there to be trolled.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Motivation: 10 Motivational techniques to learn now, before the other guy does!
I feel that so many of us struggle looking for that extra motivation to do that great thing, that each of us inside us. I am hoping that this small book might be enough to help that person.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Unusual? I don’t know. I write in small bursts each day, about whatever is on my mind. I dont spell check, I just write. If after a few weeks I notice that I am writing about similar things for awhile, I go back to see if I can pull it together. The key for me though is consistency. I have to do it each day, and I have to keep the bursts short.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love business books and self help now, but growing up I loved all fiction. The Hardy Boys was my favorite, I bet I read over 100 of them.
What are you working on now?
I’m learning how to market my book. It’s a fascinating world and surprisingly a lot of fun. But, I’m also collecting ideas for my next book, but still unsure what it will be.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far, Facebook has been the most successful by far. Which is surprising since they have the largest reach of any website.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If you love to write, publish your work. Let the world see your brilliance, don’t be afraid to open yourself up.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I believe it was Ben Franklin who said “Jump at Opportunities at the same rate that you jump to conclusions”. That really is saying a lot, because inaction is probably the worst thing you can do. This world moves so fast, you need to take the opportunities presented to you, the more you do that, the more you will be given.
What are you reading now?
Believe it or not, I always have 7 books on my nightstand and I go back and forth through them depending on my mood. But here are three that I am nearly done with.
Evolutionary Psychology: The New Science of the Mind, Fifth Edition – David Buss
Genetics for Dummies – Tara Rodden Robinson
MONEY Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom – Tony Robbins
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m actually not sure. There is this creepy thriller that I am nearly done with, but I’m not sure if I want to continue living in that mindset any longer. So, I may stay on a positive note with a Book 2 in the motivation series. Time will tell.
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?
Perhaps a “how to” on escaping a desert island? No? ok, well I would have lots of time to think, so maybe a philosophy book. Maybe Seneca? or Alan Watts? Something along those lines.
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