Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I just released my fourth novel and I will be starting my next novel after I finish moving across the country which will be happening in a few days from now. I spent some time submitting to the 1% literary world and got one science fiction short story published called Lightening the Way. The end of January 2019 I became an indie author and am now forever indie. I love writing and do that more than anything else I also love reading, animals and traveling.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Iolon Star is the name of my latest and the inspirations of it came from within rather than from the outside. I of course wanted something new rather than a rehash of ideas just like the novel is.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My most unusual habit is probably how much I write. Even when I take a break from writing I am still writing. Because of my upcoming move across the country I didn’t want to start my next novel until that hoopla is over. But I still wrote a short story nonetheless and posted it where I post all my short stories for free on Booksie.com
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have read so many books that I have to give credit to all the books I have read. Through that reading experience I became a writer.
What are you working on now?
I am not working on a novel right now because as said, I am moving across the country and won’t begin that until that’s over in couple of weeks.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Promotion for me comes from several websites including this one and Reddit, Facebook, Twitter and several forum boards that I participate in. I am true indie and like the artists of old I don’t have a large budget. But I have grown my readership substantially through all the sites including Booksie where I post my short stories that anyone can read for free.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t believe that if your book is not an overnight success it won’t ever succeed. Like most things that are a success it all takes time and effort. Most of those overnight success stories have a backstory of being at it for a long time. Keep at it and readers will find your work and if they like it your readership will grow and you will make it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t let others define you, define yourself.
What are you reading now?
Nothing for the moment because I am busy staying at promotions and packing so I am spending my nights just binging Netflix for now.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am planning starting my next novel soon and I am considering starting a podcast and/or possible Youtube channel where I dress up in costumes or create videos for my short 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?
The Bible, The Shining and The Wizard of Oz.
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