Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a retired industrial research chemist whose great fortune is to have experienced some unique aspects of life. . However the passage of time has given them their slant. humorous.
This is the first book I have written. Since it’s a nonfiction narrative I had to live the events before I could write about them.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my book is It Began in Brooklyn. Website – itbeganinbrooklyn.com.
The inspiration to actually write a book came about from my Friday breakfast meetings with friends. We would often tell a funny story about the past but I seemed to have more stories than most. That’s when they suggested that I should write a book, and so I did.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t believe I have any unusual writing habits. I just sit down after breakfast, start remembering, laugh about some incident in the past, and start writing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The only thing I can say about other authors is that good stories always have a ring of truth and believability that is what I hope I have done with my book.
What are you working on now?
I am presently working on a sequel to my book. After reading my first book I was flooded with memories of other events in my life. My first book really woke up my past.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
You can always go visit my website itbeganinbrooklyn.com.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
The only advice I could give to new authors is that whatever you write. Make sure it entertains you first, then you have a good shot at entertaining others.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard is never to lie. If you don’t want to tell the truth and don’t want to lie just keep your mouth shut.
What are you reading now?
The only thing I’m reading now is some technical papers. Most of my time is focused on my sequel.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I think when I finish the book sequel I will write a sequel to my screenplay. I think I like writing screenplays. better than a book. You can become anyone you want. Good guy, Bad guy, Priest, Rabbi, Good girl, Hooker. Now that’s a lot of fun.
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?
Some of my favorite authors are Tom Clancy – Patriot Games, Jack London, White Fang – Mel Brooks -Young Frankenstein, Roald Dahl- Charlie and the chocolate factory, and King James Bible – in particular the old testament.
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