Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a crazy and I think super witty guy. I spend a lot of time with my family. I love sports (even though I should probably retire). I love the creativity that writing allows and fosters.
To date I’ve written 3 books – well published 3 – I have a few more that are for my eyes only!
I have 2 teenage kids that are knee deep in school activities. 3 dogs, a cat, a fish and a snake too.
And I’ve been married for 16 years!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is titled Games of Guilt. It’s part 3 of the Hidden Guilt Trilogy. The Hidden Guilt trilogy is one of a kind and is about a detective and his past – the past he thought he’d left behind. It’s really a super ride. So far it’s gotten great reviews people are really liking it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really – other than listening to Kenny G and Lindsey Stirling (I’m a bit of a music fan too). And sometimes classic piano good stuff!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Number one on my list would have to be James Patterson. I love the Alex Cross series. I’m also a Jack Reacher fan – but who isn’t? I also like to read Harlan Coben. Coben and Patterson are master storytellers – which is what I consider myself to be a storyteller.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on the first standalone novel for David Porter – it’s titled Death Toll Rising. It’s about a terrorist group that attacks world leaders – and pin the murders on America. It’s going to make waves.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use Bookbub, Freebooksy, Awesomegang, Ereader News, KND – and I work with other authors as well.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing… read as much as you can and keep writing. And hire a good editor. I use Susan Hughes out of Houston. She is good and she challenges me creatively. No matter how “good” you think the book is – hire an editor.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Learn as much as you can about as much as you can. (It’s actually my own quote – devised from several tidbits of advice I’ve received.)
I don’t limit that thinking to writing though… in all phases of life.
Make some time to write everyday. The skill is a muscle that needs to be exercised!
What are you reading now?
Cross Justice by James Patterson and Promise Me by Harlan Coben
What’s next for you as a writer?
Just keep writing more books… I actually have more book ideas locked up in my brain than I have time to write! My audience grows everyday so I have to keep them fed!
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?
Moby Dick
Game of Thrones
and Twilight for my wife 🙂
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