Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I live in the Atlanta suburbs with my husband and our pets. When I am not writing, I am writing in my head… which often leads to strange looks from my spouse.
I have written three books total… SECRET (Tales of the Circle Book 2) is my second m/m romance novel (TRUE was first). I have also written a horror novel (THE DEAD NEXT DOOR) featuring a gay protagonist under the pen name T.W. Smith.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
SECRET (Tales of the Circle Book 2) was inspired by the popularity of a side character from the first novel. Demarco Alford is a witty man who also happens to be a high-profile escort in Washington, DC–a city filled with closeted politicians that would require his services.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I suspect many do this, but when re-writing and polishing, I read the novel aloud so I can hear the cadence and flow.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
A lot. Armistead Maupin immediately comes to mind. His TALES OF THE CITY books sing to me. Stephen King is an immense talent. I am jealous of Anne Rice’s prose. Also David Sedaris, Stephen McCauley, Jay Quinn, Edmund White, Michael Cunningham, Flanner O’ Connor, James Baldwin, Truman Capote, and Tennessee Williams. Really, it’s countless… this is just the top layer.
What are you working on now?
I am working on the third book to the Tales of the Circle series mentioned above.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have been overwhelmed with the positive support of several folks I have met via Facebook in m/m romance groups. So, I will probably promote on Facebook for sure.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what YOU like… what YOU want to read. You will find that there are many others out there who will want to read it too. Fall in love with your characters and others will too. The story will evolve from your characters, you can plot a little… but once your characters come to life, they’re going to tell you where to go.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write with the door closed. Rewrite with the door open. –Stephen King
What are you reading now?
I just finished “Rule Breaker” by Lily Morton. I plan to read the Elton John bio next.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I write under 2 pen names, Timothy Warren (m/m romance) and T.W. Smith (horror). I have published the second novel in a romance series, and the first in horror series. I am currently working on continuations for both.
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?
THE STAND by Stephen King. I AM LEGEND by Richard Matheson. TALES OF THE CITY by Armistead Maupin. INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE by Anne Rice. GIOVANNI’S ROOM by James Baldwin. If I could take a series of books, I would take TALES OF THE CITY (Maupin) and THE DARK TOWER (King). Wait! What about OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS (Capote) and A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND (O’Connor)? This is impossible!
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