Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a full-time athletic trainer with a passion for reading and writing novels. I am a huge nerd, my two favorite pastimes being playing Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons! I have written two books so far, the second about to be published this Spring.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The latest book will be titled Metamorphs 2: Ripple Effect, and it was inspired by…who knows, to be honest! My ideas seem to spring out from the blue half the time!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to listen to music before I get into my writing in order to set the mood.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Brandon Sanderson and Jim Butcher are my heroes. I’ll read anything by those two. The Mistborn Trilogy and Dresden Files are huge influences.
What are you working on now?
Currently working on polishing off Metamorphs 2!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Amazon has been my main source of promotion although I’m starting to branch out and explore more options.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Finish your book. Seriously. Find time, however you need to. Sit down, focus, and stop procrastinating.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading “Firefight” by Brandon Sanderson
What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan on completing the Metamorph series this year, releasing all four books by December.
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?
Mistborn
Lord of the Rings
Ender’s Game
Harry Potter
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