Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a Registered Nurse, often writing in the time I have available between shifts. I have written one full-length novel and one novelette.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Prophecies of the New World is the first book in the Elegance of Nature Series. I’ve always enjoyed Post-Apocalyptic Fiction, in fact, I fell in love with Science Fiction as a result of accidentally finding a copy of Andre Norton’s “Daybreak 2250” in my grandparent’s house at the age of eleven or twelve. I wanted to do something unique with the genre, given there are
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My favorite place to write is my back patio, usually with a glass of something cold.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have always been an avid Science Fiction and Fantasy reader. Some of my favorite books/authors that have influenced my writing are: Robert Heinlein (Stranger in a Strange Land, I Will Fear No Evil, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress), Robert Jordan (The Wheel of Time Series) , Anne Mccaffery (The Dragon Riders of Pern Series, The Rowan Series, Sassinak, The Crystal Singer Series) Anne Rice (The Vampire Chronicles), Issac Asimov (The Foundation Series), Arthur C. Clarke (Contact, Rama) , Ben Bova, Orson Scott Carde (Enders Game), R.A. Salatore (The Icewind Dale Trilogy, The Dark Elf Trilogy, The Cleric Quintet and more…), Timothy Zahn, Andre Norton (Daybreak 2250) Dan Brown (Da’Vinci Code) Stephen King (The Stand, IT,) and many more.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on a hard sci-fi “space-opera” based on the idea of mining the asteroid belt within our own solar system.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am still discovering the answer to this question. To date, word of mouth advertising and twitter have been the best methods of advertising.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just keep writing… perseverance and persistence in loving what you write. Write from the heart!
What are you reading now?
I’m currently reading “Mercury” by Ben Bova, “Prometheans” by Ben Bova, and “Star Carrier” by Ian Douglas.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan on writing… just keep 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?
Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein-I’ve read this book over and over and over and I continue to learn something new each time I read it.
The Stand-By Stephen King
The Vampire Lestat-By Anne Rice
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