Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a professional researcher, analyst, and statistician, and of course, an author. I have written four books in the following order: The Underlying Evil – a sports thriller based on a fictionalized version of my experiences in the secret and seedy world of competitive bodybuilding; Fantastical Bedtime Stories for Boys – eight entertaining stories outside of normal time and space, which will stretch the imagination, Moonbeam – a fairy tale of high adventure centering on three young boys in a dark and magical forest; and Confessions of a White Heterosexual Male – a nonfiction work on the history of civil rights.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Confessions of a White Heterosexual Male: Your Guide to Understanding Civil Rights History for Gays and African Americans. The book came as a result of watching the cult movie, Ironmaster and wondering what happened to the star of the film, Sam Pasco, who was my boyhood bodybuilding idol. Through my research I found out that he was gay and I wanted to know more about what life was like for him and those who have suffered from oppression.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I just try to get something written every day.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
John Grisham and William Faulkner. The Firm and Absalom, Absalom.
What are you working on now?
I just finished Confessions of a White Heterosexual Male. It took almost two years from start to finish. I want a little break before I start on something else.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I recommend Crush it With Kindle by John Tighe. He gives you a lot of tips on how to go about successively setting up a marketing campaign. I also am impressed with BookBub.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I have been writing for over 20 years. Just keep at it. Self-publishing on Amazon is a wonderful avenue for new authors.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
What are you reading now?
Go Down, Moses by William Faulkner.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Maybe something in the self-help field.
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?
Lord of the Rings, Battlefield Earth, and anything by John Grisham or William Faulkner
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