Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am 24 about to be 25. I have only written one book but is something I am extremely proud of even if it is not fantastic. I have a lot to learn but I am continuing to write and am currently writing two other books at this very moment.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Anfractuous is the name of my latest and first ever book, I was inspired for this idea by first off all the media I consume. I am a giant fan of all the Star Wars movies. I also have a weird cross interest in horror like Steven King and also weird stories like the ones found in Black Mirror the TV show. All of this had me wanting to mix a space opera with horror and twists and turns. One day while listening to the JRE podcast they had talked about different forms of space travel and that gave me the idea for asteroid flying.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I consistently listen to my favorite genre of music, this is deathcore and deathmetal. That might not even bey that unusual so I will say I also make all different types of noises and I act out my characters while I am sitting alone and writing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Steven King is an obvious so probably cliche. When I was young I was head over heals for R.L. Stein and could not get enough of his horror style. Those two have been the largest influences for writing in my life.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on the squeal to Anfractuous called, Anfractuous: Darkness Beyond Stars. I am also working on a third book not connected to those two called, The Mystery of Mercy Street.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I do not really have one, I post links to my amazon on my Facebook and now I suppose I am doing this.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
You have to write the story, I don’t like to hear people talk about writers block I think it is an excuse for being lazy. Most people sit and worry about perfection. Perfection comes later while editing, just getting the story on the page is the core part.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Exactly the advice I would give to new people. Write.
What are you reading now?
I am reading the book Feed but honestly I must say I am not really enjoying it.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Just continue to write stories and see where trying to be an author can take me.
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?
This is a hard question, currently I feel like there is not a lot that I want to be reading. Mostly I think the books I want to consume at the moment have not been made so that is why I am so admit on writing, I want to create the things I think are missing from the reading space. So I guess I would bring my future books with me, unless someone else writes in the vein of Black Mirror.