- Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become a writer?
I enjoy reading Edgar Allen Poe’s writings and Stephen King, but it was Sylvester Stallon’s screenplay of Rocky that inspired me to be a writer someday. My thought was if he could do it, then I could do it. Of course, I was a young boy then and had no idea what a screenplay was and wasn’t aware that eventually, I would become a writer many years later.
- As a child, what did you want to do when you grew up?
I always wanted to be a U.S. Marine. That’s all I ever talked about as a kid and while growing up. I used to watch PBS on channel 12 and write about World War I and II documentaries in a composition notebook. That was many years ago and forgotten about it until my sister reminded me.
- Do you hear from your readers much?
What kinds of things do they say? Readers enjoy my work and tell me how my writing continues to improve with each book I write.
- Do you play music while you write — and, if so, what’s your favorite?
I enjoy listening to music by Hans Zimmer. The title, Time is my favorite.
- Does writing energize or exhaust you? Or both?
I love writing but because I work full-time, I don’t have the energy to write for long periods, so it takes longer for me to finish a book
- Have pets ever gotten in the way of your writing?
Yes, my boy, Vernie Lee, my 1 and ½-year-old German Shepard loves attention, and sometimes I have to stop what I’m doing to give him attention.
- How do you celebrate when you finish your book?
I take my wife out to dinner and talk about the process and how much I enjoyed the journey.
- How long does it take you to write a book?
I am averaging eight months to one year. Only because I work full-time.
- How long have you been writing or when did you start?
I started writing in 2014.
- How many books have you written? Which is your favorite?
I have written and published three books and currently working on two more, but my favorite will always be my first book “Vine Street”.