Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I write and play guitar.
I’ve written and shared 100’s of invention stories for our blog…InventionStories.com
Invention Stories…Tales from the Inventor is the first book I’ve written.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Invention Stories…Tales from the Inventor
In 2007, I began working on an invention for eyewear with removable arms. I built my prototype and gave it to a local company to improve on, which they did. I performed a preliminary background check and discovered there were four similar patented products, two of which were better than mine. Curiously, I couldn’t find them on the market. I began researching the invention process and learned the success rate for inventions was less than 3 percent. Why had so many failed?
What does someone do when they have an idea for an invention? I had no idea. I found quite a few inventions consulting companies that were ready to charge me for help. When I read the fine print, I learned they essentially guaranteed nothing. I believe the best way to learn how to invent smarter is to learn from those who have already found success. There wasn’t a website on the internet dedicated to sharing them.
I bought InventionStories.com from a cyber-squatter and started collecting the stories inventors had written them.
Many stories from the early days of InventionStories.com feature inventors who are no longer in business. I believe can learn from inventors who fail, maybe even more than successful ones so… Invention Stories…Tales from the Inventor features both.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No. It’s more important to share an idea than it is to be clever.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I don’t know if any authors have influence me because I read a lot of fiction, and Invention Stories…Tales from the Inventor is Non-Fiction.
What are you working on now?
I’m glad you asked. We are finishing up Women Inventors…Inspiring Invention Stories and expect to launch it August 14th. Rather than being a collection of Invention Stories, as told by their Inventors, Women Inventors is based on our interviews together.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Our website is InventionStories.com and I believe in asking friends to help spread the word.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write the book you want to read.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Follow your bliss. It may not make you rich, but you’ll have fun.
What are you reading now?
I’m re-reading the Grape of Wrath by John Steinbeck. It reminds me of how good life is.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’d like to learn how to write better copy.
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?
East of Eden, the Great Brain, How to Thrive on a Tropical Deserted Island, and Could You Escape a Deserted Island?
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