Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
This is the first book I’ve had published but not the first one I’ve written. I used to work on cruise ships and travel the world, but now I’ve settled down on land in Pennsylvania and started to grow some roots. I teach at a local school and am working on my PhD.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Genesis” is the name of my book released in February. I’ve always loved “The Da Vinci Code,” “National Treasure,” “Tomb Raider,” “The Mummy” and even “Indiana Jones.” These books and movies inspired my love of history and I wanted to write an adventure of my own. All of the places mentioned in “Genesis” are real and can be visited.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’ll sit and stare at a blank page for some time before finding the courage to write. There’s something intimidating about a blank page, but I find once you get going it’s fairly easy to come up with what you want to say next.
What are you working on now?
Right now I’m working on a prequel to “Genesis” named “Revelation.” I like the dichotomy of the names and order. Genesis is the first book of the bible and was released first, but is the last book while Revelation is the last book of the bible released second, but chronologically first.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep going even when people tell you no. I sent my book to over 30 publishers asking for someone to publish my book and guess what? Eventually, THEY DID.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Consistency beats luck every time.
What are you reading now?
“Circe” by Madeline Miller.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Continuing to write and publish more books. They will not all be in the same world as “Genesis” as I want to explore and create different characters.
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 Bible and Harry Potter are the ones I feel like I need the most. I’d obviously have to have the entire Harry Potter series…that counts as one, right? Lastly, I think it would have to be “Angels and Demons” by Dan Brown. I read that when I was a teenager and absolutely fell in love with it.
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