Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a SoCal native who grew up down the street from Disneyland, fifteen minutes from the beach and forty-five minutes from the San Bernardino Mountains. I body-surfed, explored bear siting’s and survived long summer lines for the Matterhorn Ride. Now, I live in the north panhandle of Idaho. Its beautiful here which rests my mind and spirit to work on books. I launched my first book in April 2015 and reworking the second in the series.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My first book in series is called The Visitor. My inspiration comes from childhood when reading stories and watching movies about other worlds and how to get there. As a believer in Jesus and so grateful for Him, my book is designed to take the reader millennia ahead in time. I believe that His sacrifice of love for mankind on this earth will be known forever. In saying that – yes, I believe there are other worlds and other peoples who will be told and they also will need to decide whether to follow His light.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
More like vices… I need a stash of chocolate and diet Dr Pepper at my desk for me to function. As far as writing, itself, I ramble and then go back to edit… some of it isn’t half bad…
What authors, or books have influenced you?
CS Lewis affected my heart and skill more than any. Even though he was famous before the great surge of POV, his character descripts and humor always kept me reading.
What are you working on now?
I’m reworking the sequel to The Visitor – storyline changes and adjusting characters by the growth of their journey.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far – Amazon and Facebook and visiting local book stores. Always helps to meet other authors.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Never give up hope. If you’re one who’s passion is putting pen to the page (fingers on the keyboard) I would assume you’ve got the heart of a writer. Not everyone enjoys putting words together to create situations for readers to engage, learn from, and see themselves and the world a little different than they knew.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“If you’re not sure where to put that coma… then don’t.” … just kidding, though it’s good advice. “Just keep writing.” It’s true because the more you write, the better you get. If you can find a person trustworthy to give you solid feedback, that’s extremely helpful. Be humble and except and expect criticism. It’s for your benefit as well as praise
What are you reading now?
Strangely, I’m a history nut over 16th Century England and a total Bio junkie which I’ve been reading as of late. I had family in Los Angeles who were in movies so I attract to old stars of my mom’s generation. Just finished one on Lou Costello, Danny Kaye and Maureen O’Hara and now reading about Virginia Mayo. I do like fiction, but I make it a rule not to read it when I’m working on my own books. Things can really seep into one’s brain, so I want to make sure my work is my own.
What’s next for you as a writer?
While I’m working on sequels to The Visitor, I also plan on doing freelance work. Looking into writing speeches for platform candidates. I think that would be 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?
The Bible, a book of Farside Cartoons, and an empty journal for writing what I have to say about my situation…
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