Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I grew up on a farm in Southern Alberta Canada (far away from the literary world). I moved to Vancouver where I studied screenwriting and have since optioned two scripts. I have written two books, a non fiction film history called 101 Most Influential Coming of Age Movies and a fiction YA novel called Tractor.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Tractor was inspired by my love of anti-western movies in the sixties, the atmosphere of the southern US, and my own feelings growing up on a farm and wanting to leave.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m very 9-5! I can’t write past 8 PM of I won’t be able to sleep.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love the works of Jack Keuroac and Ken Keasy. Catcher in the Rye is one of my all time favorites!
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a new novel and a screenplay for a local film company.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write! Write! Write! As much as you can! It gives you practice and content to sell and share! You just have to find the time to write!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
When you’re in a bowl of cheerios, be a fruitloop!
What are you reading now?
Bruce Springsteen’s biography!
What’s next for you as a writer?
Keep on writing and getting my work out there.
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?
Biographies never get old to me. Chris Farely’s the Chris Farely Show is amazing. Catcher in the Rye of course! And maybe… my Oscar trivia book. I think I look at that one more than any other book!
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