Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m from Chicago. I’m a very creative person, I love doing anything that allows me to express myself. I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember because it’s something I’ve always loved doing. I currently write Science Fiction books and have two published independently.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called Psychotic Break. It’s the second book in The Crazy Files Series and it continues where Crazy Files left off. The entire series is inspired by the beginning of my spiritual journey. It actually started out as my journal. I was writing my experiences with the paranormal and how I felt about all of it when the idea for the series came to me.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I find easier to write with at least one person in the room. When I’m alone and trying to write, I get very distracted but having someone else around makes me more focused for some strange reason. They don’t even have to talk to me or anything. Just having that presence allows me to focus.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
J.K. Rowling and Dean Koontz.
What are you working on now?
The book I’m focusing on now is called Breakthrough. It’s the last book in The Crazy Files Series. But I also have a few different books started.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use my personal website and Facebook page to promote my books. I haven’t really looked too much into other methods of book promoting yet.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write for the joy of it. Don’t force yourself to write an idea you’re not into. Wait until you find an idea you’re excited by.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Fear is a reminder of how much you care about the work you’re doing. Don’t let it get in the way.
What are you reading now?
Right now I’m rereading the entire Harry Potter series.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m definitely going to keep writing and publishing books. I would love to get into writing Non-Fiction books about spirituality at some point but for now I’m going to focus more on the books I already have started.
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?
I think I would only need the entire Harry Potter series. I could read those books over and over again and never get tired of them.
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