Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Right now, I just finished my first book which has been published eight days. Other than that, I see myself as a normal guy that likes to spend his time playing video games on my XBOX, playing Magic the Gathering, and working on my next story.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Rise of the Necromancer. This book was just inspired by my love of the supernatural. I began thinking about how a necromancer’s powers would work, and the stereotype that would surround that kind of power if magic existed. From there, the idea wouldn’t leave my head so I began writing the story.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I model a lot of the characters in my book around specific personality traits of people I work with though I am not sure if that is unusual.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have to say the harry potter series, the Inheritance series, and some teachers I was friends with.
What are you working on now?
I am working on book two of my new series after finishing the first. I haven’t given it a name yet, but it continues where Rise of the Necromancer leaves off.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I think that I have had the most success with Facebook , but my book has only been published a week right now. In time that may change.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up on your story. I had to erase everything, and start from scratch multiple times before I finally got my book the way I wanted it to be. Just keep working on it, and find some great test readers to keep yourself motivated.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t give up on what you believe in.
What are you reading now?
Between work and writing my book, I haven’t been able to read much besides my own book though I hope that changes soon.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan to continue promoting my book and continue writing this series until the story is complete. I honestly hope to one day achieve the fame of one of my favorite authors, J.K. Rowling.
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?
I wouldn’t know the names, but probably some survival handbooks so I would survive being stranded on the island.
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