Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written 16 novels and five nonfiction books.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Leonardo Murphy
I saw a TV interview of a young genius and decided that would make a great story for a novel
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write 2,000 words a day when working on a first draft. My books go through 15 to 20 drafts before publication.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Nelson DeMille, Stephen King
What are you working on now?
The Pineaire Incident, Book Four of the Harry and Meg Series. Harry is now President of the United States, and Meg is First Lady. It’s about a (friendly) invasion from outer space.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Besides Awesome Gang, I use Ask David, Inkitt, and dozens of other websites, including my own, http://www.morancom.com
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Let your story unfold in front of you. Follow your characters and let them lead you to unexpected places.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write every day
What are you reading now?
We Shouldn’t by VI Keeland
What’s next for you as a writer?
To start on my next book. I always try to have at least three book projects working at any time.
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 Stand by Stephen King, Plumb Island, by Nelson DeMille, The Nightengale, by Kristen Hannah, The Gray Ship by myself,
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