How long have you been writing for and how much of that time have you spent writing fiction?<\/strong><\/p>

I have been writing for about 12 years. All of that has been novel length fiction.<\/p>

What’s the average word count for the books you write and how long does it take you to write your average book?<\/strong><\/p>

They average about 75K words. Books take about 2 years each.<\/p>

What is your writing routine (Do you have a daily word count goal? Do you write whenever the spirit moves you?)<\/strong><\/p>

Writing is a hobby so I keep it enjoyable and write when I have time .<\/p>

How much do you research for a book before you start writing?<\/strong><\/p>

I research during the writing process.<\/p>

What do you find most difficult about writing a book?<\/strong><\/p>

Editing.<\/p>

Which of your books are you most proud of and why?<\/strong><\/p>

The Ark. It is the first thing I ever wrote.<\/p>

Which of your books was the most difficult to write and why?<\/strong><\/p>

The Resurrections Wager. This book is Christian fiction so I was bound to stay true to scripture. this prevented me from taking the story in unplanned directions.<\/p>

Which self-publishing platform do you like the most and why?<\/strong><\/p>

I have used KDP through Amazon.<\/p>

Would you publish with a traditional publisher if they contacted you? Why?<\/strong><\/p>

I recently moved from self published to a traditional publisher<\/p>

How many unfinished or unpublished works do you have?<\/strong><\/p>

I am working on a new story called, “The Assassin Awakens”<\/p>

Do you prefer creating stand-alone books or series?<\/strong><\/p>

Stand-alone.<\/p>

Do you find it challenging to write characters of a different gender, race, or culture than you? Do you do any special research for these characters?<\/strong><\/p>

I try to include most races in my books. Language dialects are difficult<\/p>

What does success as a writer look like for you?<\/strong><\/p>

Walking into a book store and seeing my book on the shelf<\/p>

Writing can be a lonely job. Do you take any special steps to ensure you remain part of the world?<\/strong><\/p>

No.<\/p>

Constantly sitting and writing can be physically debilitating. How do you take care of yourself, physically?<\/strong><\/p>

That’s difficult. For my full time job. I am in my home office on the computer. After work it is sometimes difficult to continue staying on the computer to write.<\/p>

Do you read your reviews? How do you deal with bad ones?<\/strong><\/p>

I can’t please everyone. As long as most are positive, I’m Okay.<\/p>

Do you plot your stories in great detail before starting to write, or fly by the seat of your pants?<\/strong><\/p>

Everything is by the seat of my pants. That keeps writing fun. I will often sit to write about the next chapter with nothing more than an idea, (the funeral). When I am done I have a full chapter and am often surprised at where the story line changes.<\/p>

Of all the characters in your stories, which is your favourite?<\/strong><\/p>

General Marcus Quimby from Alternate Purpose.<\/p>

Have you based any characters on real people? If they found out, how did they respond?<\/strong><\/p>

No, but the names of my dogs are in every book. They don’t seem to mind.<\/p>

What\u2019s the best thing about being an independent author? The worst?<\/strong><\/p>

You have to choose between writing and marketing. There isn’t time for both.<\/p>

Do you make a living selling your books?<\/strong><\/p>

Not even close<\/p>

What advice would you give to a new author?<\/strong><\/p>

Never quit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t