Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was picked up by a Publisher when I was 18, I am currently 21. I was originally from West Allis, Wisconsin; now living in Fort Worth, Texas. I have three books out.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The first novel of my new Sci-Fi series, ‘Land of ARLENM’
I felt like the world needed something new and never before done in the science fiction world. I wanted to write the book, I always dreamed of seeing on the shelves, myself.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Well, I do not write in the nude or anything along those lines. I am not sure if this is unusual, but I can write for 24 hour periods straight with out getting writers block; very frequently. Other than than, not much would come to mind.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Rod Sterling.
His ideas, the things that must have traveled through his head amaze me. I like writers who jump out of the every day box and takes risks that not everyone dares to take.
What are you working on now?
The second novel of my Sci-Fi series, ‘Land of ARLENM’
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Twitter has to be one of my favorites for online.
My all time favorite method is in person marketing; granted you might not be able to reach as many people as with the Internet, but I feel like the personal connection is something people cannot forget.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Do not give up, failure is something that happens to every writer. You have to have the determination to do whatever it takes to grasp your dreams. Leave your comfort zone and give it 120% all the time, every day. We all have the same 24 hours; use yours wisely and have a lot of patients.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You know you are on the right track when sleep becomes an inconvenience.
What are you reading now?
Fifty shades of Grey.
Never got around to reading it when it was such a hot topic. Finally, have a little time of slack.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have a goal of writing every single genre there is, so far I have three down; many more to go.
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 haunting of Sunshine Girl
The Rules
Bad girls don’t die
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