Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a Los Angeles native from the East Coast and have been writing for over ten years. I go by my pen name of Charlie Chance and started out with writing poetry and short stories as a hobby and eventually desired to write novels. I am also a fan of all things cinema and write feature-length screenplays. So far, I only have one novel published but plan on completing many more.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is entitled Passionate Allies Under Fire and what really inspired it was my desire to tell an exciting story of romance and suspense.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have a scattered method of creating chaotic outlines and notes that essentially exist on many apps and programs. I call it organized chaos.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Nicholas Sparks, James Patterson, Terry Goodkind and Ian Fleming.
What are you working on now?
Currently working on the follow up to my romantic suspense novel and a romantic thriller screenplay.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Definitely social media such as LinkedIn.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Trust the process and take action.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Basically to just keep pursuing your dreams no matter how difficult the road ahead may seem.
What are you reading now?
The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough.
What’s next for you as a writer?
What’s next for me as a writer would be to have my screenplays get produced.
What is your favorite book of all time?
Wizard’s First Rule by Terry Goodkind.