Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My debut novel, Days’ End, was a fiction thriller published back in 2009. I then switched over to Middle Grade fantasy to share my passion for writing with my children, who love to read. The first three books of the Scepter series are available, and I’m working on books four and five.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Ruby of Helios is the third book in the Scepter series and is my most recent release. The series was inspired by my two young boys, who were 10 and 7 at the time I started writing the story. They’ve got great imaginations, and I wanted to create a world especially for them.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I tend to write very late at night, or early in the morning. I’ve got a normal 9-5 job as well, so my writing tends to be in shorter spurts than full-time authors.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’d say probably everything I’ve ever read. From the books I’ve loved and inspire me to write better, to those I hated and help me know what NOT to do, they all influence the way I write.
What are you working on now?
Ah, well, books four and five of the Scepter series. I’ve managed to lose track of where I am in the story since finishing up book three, so I’m going back and creating a timeline for the first three books. Hopefully that’ll help keep me on track. 🙂
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Visiting schools has been the best method for me to promote my MG series. Websites/emails/blogs are hard to use when your target market uses the computer for Minecraft and watching youtube videos of cats and puppies.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write, write, write.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write, write, write.
What are you reading now?
Hold on, let me grab my Kindle…Deadly Gamble (Charlie Parker Mysteries) by Connie Shelton. I just started it yesterday. It’s got my attention so far.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Once I finish my MG series, I’ve got an action thriller in mind I’d like to put to paper. It’s been bouncing around in my head for a couple of years now, so I’d like to get it out!
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?
I demand to be able to take the entire Harry Potter series, or The Dark Tower series. Either one would be fine, but would be over my three or four book limit. I’ll leave the matches behind so I can take the full set, okay?
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