Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My debut novel, Rooter, was released September 21, 2015. I am currently finalizing my second novel, the follow-up to Rooter which is expected to be released in Spring 2016.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I was inspired to write Rooter because I wanted to write something different from all the other new adult and contemporary romances out there. I’m always disappointed when stories have perfect heroes and heroines. I like messy characters with flaws who make loads of mistakes so I can see how they redeem themselves.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Oh goodness, there are so many. I have been writing new adult style stories since before it was an actual genre, so when I stumbled across Jamie McGuire and Colleen Hoover, I got up the courage to publish my own stories in that genre.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on the follow-up to Rooter, the story told from his perspective.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write for yourself, edit for the reader! If I didn’t first write for myself, I’d never finish a book.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write. Just write. Don’t worry about perfection. Just get the story written then work on perfection during the editing process.
What are you reading now?
Sadly, I am too busy writing to read anything right now. I’m actually experiencing withdrawals. Ha!
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 would have to have the complete works by Edgar Allan Poe. Can’t think of any other must haves. I have too many favorites to name so I’d just grab a couple.
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