Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a retired pharmacist, having worked in the profession for 42 years. My wife, Kitty, and I have been married 35 years and now live in New Braunfels, TX. The Prophet’s Secret is my first book and hopefully will not be my last.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Prophet’s Secret was inspired by an article about a letter, reportedly written by Jeremiah the prophet, mentioned in 2’nd Macabees of the Books of the Apocrypha. It stated that Jeremiah had taken the Jewish Tabernacle and all of the articles of worship from the Jewish Temple to Mount Nebo and hid them in a cave to protect them from invading armies from Babylon.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My writing habits are not very unusual. I do depend upon a number of life experiences and stories shared with me by ministers and missionaries for events in the manuscript.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Brock and Bodie Thoene, Tim LeHaye, Joel Rosenberg, Tim Ferguson, Frank Perritti, and Paul Maier. I loved J. R. R. Tolkien for his fabulous stories and prosaic style.
What are you working on now?
I am working on a sequel to The Prophet’s Secret, including the same central characters going on a whole new adventure.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
To date, I have some good results from FaceBook. I am currently expanding by searching for more promotion websites.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t be afraid to write. Choose your genre to suite yourself because there are plenty of potential readers who love the same one you love. Don’t worry about other people liking as long as you like it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
John D. McDonald said, “If you want to be a writer, then write.”
What are you reading now?
I just finished a trilogy by the Thoenes, When Jesus Wept, Take This Cup, and Behold This Man. I’m starting on Visitation by Frank Perritti.
What’s next for you as a writer?
In the immediate future, I will be promoting The Prophet’s Secret. Afterwards, I’ll finish a sequel to self publish.
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?
The first book would be the Bible (NIV), followed by the Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, The God Portal and a pharmacognosy textbook for medicinal purposes.
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