Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a writer and teacher. I was born in Arizona, grew up in the sticks of Oklahoma, and I’ve been to Japan twice. At 24-years-old, I have been writing for half my life. I have always loved books and fantasy in general, but I dabbled in writing a few other genres.
I have six books waiting to be finalized and published and many more on the way. My third published book, ‘The Dragon’s Eyes,’ has just hit the market.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
‘The Dragon’s Eyes’ is the name of my last book. I guess what inspired it was the fact that there were no dragons in my everyday life. I really want a dragon.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Unusual? Me? I live in a cabin in the woods with a four-pound Maltese, a collection of clocks, and two stone gargoyles. No, I’m completely normal.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Harry Potter was the spark of my love for books. However, as for what influenced my writing, I would have to say the “Myth Adventures” series by Robert Asprin had the largest impact on my writing.
What are you working on now?
Right now, I am working on the fifth book of the “Guardian Series.”
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far, I think Facebook is the best way to promote my book for free.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write. Don’t let anyone stop you from writing, not even yourself. Research, edit, review, scrutinize, throw it away a few times, but never stop writing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Well, it wasn’t advice given to me, but a quote I heard from Toni Morrison. “If there’s a book you really want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”
What are you reading now?
I am rereading the “Myth Adventures” by Robert Asprin.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I will just keep writing. After the “Guardian Series,” I will probably work on some individual novels until another series comes to my mind.
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) ‘Surviving Being Stranded on a Desert Island for Dummies’
2) ‘How to Build a Friend Out of Cactus or Coconuts’
3) ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’
4) ‘Storm Front’ by Jim Butcher
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