What inspires you to get out of bed each day?
Every morning that I am blessed to open my eyes is confirmation that I still have things to accomplish before my life is over. As a result, I get out of bed to finish tasks from yesterday; respond to do-over-days which allows an opportunity to correct a wrong I might have caused or to help mend a broken-heart, and/or welcome the blessing of another day which allows me to walk amongst the living.
When you’re not writing, how do you spend your time?
It’s rare not to be writing when your profession is that of a writer/author. Therefore, I am always writing unless I decide to unhook from technology. At these times, I load my F-150 Pickup Truck with primitive camping gear and head for the hills/campgrounds for a little R&R. Otherwise, I am a regular patron at community gyms and pools. I use these facilities 5-days a week to maintain a healthy life-style. I also spend time riding my motorcycle. Other times, I ride my bicycle and hike. As well as, full-fill my U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and U.S. Coast Guard Academy Partner functions.
How do you discover the eBooks you read?
I usually discover eBooks I read based on my preferred interests using Google search of various book vendors. It’s funny to acknowledge that I basically write eBooks and novels that I enjoy reading, and purchase eBooks that I can learn something that is applicable to my life or can be shared and helpful to others.
What is your e-reading device of choice?
As an “Ole School/Baby Boomer,” I still prefer reading the paper version of novels, newspapers, magazines and other publications. Frankly, there’s nothing as appealing to me then the smell of paper and inks; as well as, the ability to dog-ear a page when you need to take a break from reading, and/or half-fold a page to save a paragraph for future reference. Otherwise, I prefer my laptop as my e-reading device.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?
I grew up in Brunswick (Glynn County), Georgia. I never thought much about Brunswick influencing my writing, but I guess it does. On one hand, I tend to write stories about family life which involves togetherness, jealousy, family secrets, heart-break, grief, unfair treatment, and the determination to survive. On the other, I write eBooks to help readers become financially independent by using skills or hobbies he/she already possesses to start their own business, or start a home-based business by following my simple step-by-step business guides. Both writings are geared towards survival resulting from family life, health issues, or the economy.
What motivated you to become an indie author?
I became an indie author because I enjoy the craft of writing which allows me to share information with the public on a regular basis. My indie association affords me the opportunity to determine my own fate as a writer, and the choice to use a variety of independent publication methods to entertain, educate and inspire the public; without publication restraints utilized by traditional publishing housings and publicists.
What do your fans mean to you?
My fans are very important to me because they dictate what sells or don’t sell. As an author, my ultimate goal is to meet the entertainment, education and inspiration needs of my readers; resulting in the assurance that my publications are authentic