Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I started out writing radio commercials at one of the largest media companies in the world. Or, as I like to call them, 30 to 60-second stories! In writing my first novel, I got a lot of fantastic feedback from a lot of fantastic and critical people. But I loved the journey, even when I had to take my lumps because it lead me to create a better book!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“The Campaign of Peerless Kent”
I wondered, what if a 30 something guy, was forced against his will into the political fight of his life while at the same meeting the love of his life who just happened to be the daughter of the man who is out to kill and bury him under the sand of Malibu Beach.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
50 push up, 100 sit-ups, 150 squats then to the keyboard after I’ve temporarily taken out the fear that stops so many of us from doing so many things.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Dean Koontz, William Goldman.
What are you working on now?
“A Tasteful Use of Sarcasm”
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Paid media, social media, and talking to other humans.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Read, write and promote.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just finding something you love to do is so rare.
What are you reading now?
Women by Charles Bukowski
What’s next for you as a writer?
Read, write and promote.
What is your favorite book of all time?
I have five tied for number one…..I’ll tell you later!
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