Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am the author of the Avery & Angela series, currently encompassing two books. Book #1 is THE LAST GOOD DAY, which was featured on Awesome Gang back in the fall. Book #2, just out now is ON THE ROAD TO HERE. The series follows young musician Avery Young as he comes of age in increasingly complicated times, especially as they relate to his relationship with his best friend, Angela.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
ON THE ROAD TO HERE is a line directly from the text. It has deep meaning for Angela in particular, but no spoilers here. Let’s just say that it takes on more depth of meaning as we learn more about the characters and their challenges.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I wrote the entire first novel by hand over several notebooks and ten optiflow pens. I probably won’t do that again. I’ll still do notes and brainstorming by hand but typing is so much more efficient.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
This is always a hard one to answer. I like to think I’m influenced by everything I read, but that seems like a cop out. I’ll start by sharing authors who in one way or another have inspired me: Kurt Vonnegut, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Elie Wiesel, John Greene, John Scalzi,
J.K. Rowling, Ernest Hemmingway, and obviously many more.
What are you working on now?
Book #3 in the Avery & Angela series.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I prefer a multipronged approach of promotion through great sites like Awesome Gang, Promotional swaps with other authors, advertising, social media engagement and the like.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just keep writing. Especially when you think you can’t, that when you push through.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just keep writing.
What are you reading now?
The Consuming Fire: John Scalzi
Hamilton: Ron Chernow
What’s next for you as a writer?
More books, smarter promotion, more engagement, more writing.
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?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
The Complete Lord of the Rings
The Philadelphia Eagles Encyclopedia
Ready Player One
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