Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
With my latest book, I’ve written three novels, two short story collections, and a novella.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Typo Squad Book III: The Typo Alliance. I was very inspire to write it because Typo Squad Book II: Return of the Wordmonger ended on a cliffhanger and my fans were eager for resolution.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I tend to write in micro-bursts, so anytime I have a spare five or 10 minutes, I’ll write furiously and then piece everything together later.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Certainly as far as writing style goes, I owe everything to JK Rowling. She was the first author I ever read who just told the story without backfilling or endless tedious side stories.
What are you working on now?
Right now I’m taking a quick breather, and then I plan to rewrite and expand my holiday novella, Belle’s Christmas Carol.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Prolific Works. When you upload your work to Prolific Works, you agree to give it away for free, but it really expands your potential audience.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Finish it! Of the authors I know, 99% of them have pieces that are half done or three-quarters done, and they all say, “Yeah, I’ll get around to finishing that one of these days.” No! Finish it now! Better to have a drawer full of completed works than bits and pieces that will never see the light of day.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The first draft is for you. The second draft is for your readers. The final draft is for everyone.
What are you reading now?
Harry Potter. For the eleventy-billionth time.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m not sure. That’s one of the great things about being a writer. You never know what tomorrow will bring!
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?
Only 3 or 4?
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