When did you start writing and what inspired you to start?
I wrote my first novel back in 2009 from a short story I wrote around 1999…but I have been writing short stories and poetry since I was in Jr. High. I’ve wanted to be a writer ever since I can remember, but I struggled with the idea in my early years.
My Mother-in-law at the time (Mary Rogers) read the short story that became The Rabbitry, and encouraged me greatly to do something with it.
How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?
I have written three novels. Two have been published, and the third is headed to editing shortly. My favorite is The Rabbitry. Hey…you never forget your first love, right?
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Seth got a second chance at life, but now he must risk it to save the love of his life. Will he make it, or lose it all?
The current trend in publishing is toward series novels as opposed to stand-alone books. Is your most recent release part of a series? If so, where do you see the story going (ie how many books in the series)? If not, do you have a series you’ve written or plan to write, and if so, what is it?
I have not written a series as yet, but all three plus the novel I am currently writing are connected in some ways, geographically and also through a mysterious character that tends to pop up in whatever I am writing. One day, this mysterious character may have a story of his own to tell…along with many secrets.
I have an idea for a series that is fermenting in a dark corner of the cellar right now, but whether it will be wine or vinegar remains to be seen.
When your latest title is adapted to film, and the producers ask for your dream cast, what will you say?
Thank you Jesus! (for starters)
Actually, I had the characters for my first novel in my head as I wrote it…they sort of did voice-overs for me (especially Robert Costanzo as the bartender…he just wouldn’t hush and leave me alone). But I haven’t even thought about a cast for Tommy, yet.
Is there a message in your book that you want readers to grasp?
Actually, yes. There is evil in this world…real evil…terrible evil. If you try to battle it on your own, you will discover horrors like you have never imagined, and will not make it out alive.
But there is good also, if you trust in God. You want to win? He’s the only way.
Do you have a new book coming out soon?
Rain is in the editing stage, and I hope to have it out early next year.
Who are some of the authors you particularly admire or who’ve had some influence on your own writing?
Stephen King, Ted Dekker, Tosca Lee, and Frank Peretti…and lets not forget the guys that penned the books of the Bible…the greatest thriller of all time.
List your favorite quotation or words you live by.
But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not…Jesus Christ. (Luke 22:32)
Hey…if you have Jesus praying for you…how can you not make it?
Do you have anything specific that you want to say to your readers?
Nothing from your past has to define your future. Learn from your mistakes, forgive others, dust yourself off, and reach for something better. It’s never too late.
Most importantly, learn to forgive yourself.
Thank you for reading, and God Bless You!
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