Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I published my first book when I was 19-years-old after graduating high school and then I published Sade Evans: She Will Kill to Be Happy at that age as well. I published my last book, Hidden Agendas back in 2017 when I was graduating from college. As of right now, I’ve written three books and is planning on releasing another one pretty soon. Besides writing, I love music, singing, watching movies and having peace in my life.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I’m not going to reveal the name of my upcoming book right now. It’s still in the developing stages, but it’s going to be one that nobody will forget. To give you a little information, it was inspired by three of my favorite singers.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No I don’t. I pretty much write normal by typing out my books on my laptop when I’m watching TV or listening to music. My writing process isn’t weird at all.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Growing up, I used to love reading Caroline King’s Nancy Drew Mysteries. I fell in love with those books when I was in the fifth grade. Then, I got older and began reading young adult books like the Drama High Series by L. Divine. Now, I have read a lot of books over the years, but I just love the Drama High Series, because those books were so entertaining and filled with love, betrayal and even magic. It’s an urban book series that I’ve never forgotten.
What are you working on now?
My new book is currently in production, and for now I’m keeping details about it private. I’ll release them more and more as time goes on.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I really don’t have a “best” method or website where I promote my books. I just use whatever ways I can to get my books out to the world. With my upcoming book, I’m going to make sure that I promote it the best way I can.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
For new authors, I just want y’all to not be afraid of sharing whatever your vision is with the world. Every writer thinks that their book is great, which they suppose to think positive about their work. However, everybody has their own opinion, so y’all can get good reviews or bad reviews on your books. I think highly of my books, but I was met with mixed reviews in the past that caused me to feel a little doubt about my work. The thing that I always reminded myself was that I worked hard on writing my books, and there’s no way that I would let negative opinions take my love away from my work. Every writer should love their books and make sure to not let nobody discourage them from giving the world a new story to read. Just pray to God, believe in your book and yourself, and everything will be alright.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I’ve never been given any advice on my books.
What are you reading now?
Nothing at the moment.
What’s next for you as a writer?
What’s next for me is to get this new book ready so it can be read by many people around the world. Making money off my books is good, but I really want as many people as possible to read them and know me as a writer who’s not afraid to express himself on paper by showing his creativity through his stories.
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’ll take the Drama High Collection By L. Divine, which is more than 3 or 4 books.
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