Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
During my career I have been a university and public school teacher and writer – both jobs I have loved throughout my adult life.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Tao of Spock is my latest completed book.
As a former pitch artist for the TV series, Star Trek: Enterprise, I had started my Tao of Star Trek book series (four completed to date) and wanted to add one final book to the collection.
In the original series, Mr. Spock is the ‘perfect’ Vulcan with impeccable logic in the worst of crises. Still how does he use the wisdom of Surak and Lao Tzu to make life and death decisions for his crew on the Enterprise?
This book attempts to show how the young officer in stories found TOS and Strange New Worlds illustrates his behavior.
Additionally, the book explore T’Pol’s time on the Enterprise with Captain Archer, too, as she was the first regularly stationed Vulcan on a starship in Federation history.
Lastly, my love for Star Trek as a storytelling device for a future world of hope inspired me each and every day – as I hope this book does for you, my friends.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really – just to write daily and intensely – a habit I recommend to all beginning and seasoned scribes.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Bradbury, Ellison, King
What are you working on now?
A new non-fiction book on LOST – an amazing science fiction/fantasy TV series that started 20 years ago. I hope that the competed project will remind readers of just how genre-breaking and interesting a story it was for television viewers at that time.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I promote my books on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, and other book promotion sites.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what you love – and the rest comes naturally.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never give up on your dreams!
What are you reading now?
How to write books!
What’s next for you as a writer?
To write what inspires others – whether it rests in sports, academics or popular culture.
What is your favorite book of all time?
Too many to mention by name, but The Adventures of Tom Sawyer still resonates as wonderful writing to me.
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