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What inspired you to start writing?
Having the ability to spin a yarn is something I've been more than capable of from an early age. So, the next step towards writing was inevitable.
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Can you tell us a little about your latest book?
Eyes Over Earth Book One highlights the fictional journey of a middle-aged man, Jim Ignatius Wilson, and his family, Stella Marie, and their son, Timothy Wilson. After a close encounter with a benevolent alien, Rogand. Who endows Jim with a remnant species from a dead world, microscopic symbiotes. Together, he and Syman, the collective, embark on a mission to help Earth move into a golden era of advancement. Including a secret plan to stop overpopulation.
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How do you create your characters?
Jim's character is roughly based on me, Stella, my wife, and Timothy, my son. Alien characters I drew from acronyms. Rogand is from the word dragon, Namow, woman, Drefin, friend, Rowbor, borrow. Then base the character on my perception of that word.
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What does your typical writing day look like?
I chose a Vangelis playlist from Amazon Music, crank it up, and get to work.
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What has been the most rewarding part of being an indie author?
The freedom to pick and choose where to promote my books.
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What’s one challenge you’ve faced in your writing journey?
The poor exchange rate between Australia and the United States.
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Do you have any favorite writing tools or apps?
Microsoft Word and ProWritingAid.
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What advice would you give to new or aspiring indie authors?
Once you've published, beware of the sharks in the water.
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How do you handle book promotion as an indie author?
Budget, budget, budget.
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What’s next for you? Are you working on a new book?
An idea has crossed my mind on a sci-fi novel titled A.I. Artificial Insanity.
