Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a biologist who spends time out on the Bering Sea working with all sorts of fascinating creatures. Seriously. I collect, maintain, and distribute data for scientific, management, and regulation compliance purposes in the Gulf of Alaska and the Eastern Bering Sea/Aleutian Islands. When I’m not tangling with squid and wrestling with sharks, I enjoy watching and playing sports of all kinds, playing guitar, and of course, writing, which I hope to make more than a hobby instead of “that thing I tried one time.” I currently have one published book, with several others in the works.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Rising (Supernaturals book 1).
I’ve always enjoyed superheroes, X-men, and things of similar nature, and wanted to combine those interests with my own ideas, letting my imagination create the story.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not that I’m aware of. Though, I do use my “Notes” app on my phone a bunch when random ideas come to me throughout the day, or pieces to add to a scene, character, or dialogue I have in a current story. Seriously, my phone has hundreds and hundreds of short notes.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Tolkien, C. S. Lewis, Alexandre Dumas, J. K. Rowling, Rick Riordan.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working to finish up The Recruit (Supernaturals Book 2), as well as the first books in a couple other series I hope to complete: The Outbreak (Survival Book 1), a dystopian/post-apocalyptic journey; and The Lost Book of Behlkrumor (The Telkuhryn Chronicles book 1), an epic high fantasy adventure.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I probably use Goodreads more than anything at the moment. Though I’m still getting used to the whole advertising and promoting thing.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read, read, read. Write, write, write.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
See answer to last question. Pretty much sums it up.
What are you reading now?
About halfway through the 2nd book in the Jesse Stone mysteries series.
What’s next for you as a writer?
At the moment, I’m just going to take things one book at a time, hopefully moving to writing as more of a career rather than a side thing or hobby.
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 Bible, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Hobbit, and Boat Building for Beginners.
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