Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a retired US Army soldier, disabled Veteran, and lover of books. I have written nine books in epic fantasy and romance fantasy. One of the nine is in Spanish.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My Latest book’s name is The General’s Gift, and the inspiration came from a story my mother told me of a lady from her church. The woman had been a stripper and lived a hard life, but she met one of the gentlemen from my Mom’s church. He married her and got her out of her life. She is now a respected member of my Mom’s church, and her children are triplets who don’t look anything alike but are cute as a button. So this story became the inspiration for my story.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I must write either early in the morning or late at night. I need to have silence, and those two times is when I have silence in the house.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Too many to mention, but if I have to mention one, it will have to be Wicked by Gregory Maguire. I have read all his books, but Wicked is my favorite.
What are you working on now?
I am working on the fifth book of my Series, the Assembly of Thirteen, and a romance called The Keeper of Sins.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
The best way to promote my books is by mailing list, Twitter, and sites like Pretty-Hot.com
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing, even if you only write one sentence. One sentence is better than nothing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You don’t have to start at the beginning.
What are you reading now?
I am reading Lead Like Jesus and Memories of a Geisha.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I must take a vacation. I have been writing non-stop for the last three years. So, next summer I am going to take it off and travel a little.
What is your favorite book of all time?
I have two, The Bible and Weathering Heights.
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