Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve been a California guy ever since… well, ever. So far I’ve written four books. The fifth is on its way. When I’m not writing, I like to figure out what to write next, or say incredible (lame) jokes. Here’s one for you:
Why did the golfer wear two pairs of pants?
In case he got a hole in one.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
A BLANKET FOR DECAY is my latest book. It’s the final chapter in my zombie apocalypse trilogy THEIR DEAD LIVES. I just wanted to write about zombies eating people, but over time the story evolved into something crazier.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to say dialogue out loud as I write, but I can only do this in private because I use different voices for different characters and I don’t want to be put into an asylum.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Dennis Lehane, Stephen King, and Crichton are my top three. I’ll never forget Jurassic Park’s river scene involving the T-Rex. Too bad it didn’t make the movie!
What are you working on now?
My action thriller SPARE NO ONE has just gone to my editor. I’m also working on a romantic thriller, and, THEIR DEAD WORLD: the sequel series to my zombie apocalypse trilogy. And of course the sequel to ONE PISSED-OFF SHARK, aptly named TWO PISSED-OFF SHARKS.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far it’s been word of mouth and free kindle promotions!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just keep writing and pushing and having a good time.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“You re-wrote it a tenth time? Good. Now the eleventh.”
What are you reading now?
Bull Mountain by Brian Panowich. Great stuff!
What’s next for you as a writer?
Promoting and writing!
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?
Trick question. I would trade in three of the books for a knife, a box of matches, and a raft. With my fourth book choice I would of course pick the fourth Harry Potter. Why that one? Because I haven’t read it yet.
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