Tell us about yourself.:
I am a retired pharmacist having practiced for 42 years. Graduated from the University of Texas College of Pharmacy in Austin, TX. My wife and I have served as short missionaries to Thailand and Columbia, and I taught Bible lessons in the Tom Green County Jail for two years. We have traveled to London, France, and Tokyo, Japan as well as numerous states in the US.
I grew up in Texas, but my wife and our family moved to Virginia in 1994 and lived there for sixteen years before returning to Texas.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?:
I grew up in Corpus Christi, TX, and spent summers in Luling, TX with my grandparents. I learned to hunt and fish from my dad and granddad. Spending time in the out of doors provided me with a memory of the landscapes of TX, especially San Antonio and Austin, which I include in my books. Hearing stories about the Alamo and Texas Rangers provided me with images of heroes and justice.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
This doesn't seem unusual to me, but I write in a flow until that dries up. I come back later to edit and rewrite everything if necessary.
What authors have influenced you?
I grew up in Corpus Christi, TX, and spent summers in Luling, TX with my grandparents. I learned to hunt and fish from my dad and granddad. Spending time in the out of doors provided me with a memory of the landscapes of TX, especially San Antonio and Austin, which I include in my books. Hearing stories about the Alamo and Texas Rangers provided me with images of heroes and justice.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what you can write, then read it as if you didn't write it. Be honest about your opinion about it. Don't listen to opinions about what you write, such as, "Don't write what you know."
What is the best advice you have ever been given?
"If you want to be a writer, write!" John D McDonald in an interview.
What are you reading now?
"Death at the Workhouse" by Emily Organ. Also, my daily Bible devotionals.
What’s your biggest weakness?
No fair! It has to be my grandaughters. I have a very hard time saying no to them.
What is your favorite book of all time?
The "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Great
Christian symbolism by a truly talented writer, J.R.R. Tolkien.
When you’re not writing, how do you like to spend your time?
I enjoy fishing and hunting, and my wife is piqued my interest in gardening.
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
The first story I remember is a book about Daniel Boone. I do not remember the title. It was a great lesson in courage and integrity.
What has inspired you and your writing style?
Stephen King's answer to a lady when she asked why he wrote the stories he wrote. "What makes you think I have a choice." My style is my style and any influence is from the many books I have read.
What are you working on now?
I am not working on a sequel to "Israel's Treasure." It is as yet, untitled and it is in a first draft but is not completed.
What is your favorite method for promoting your work?
I use word of mouth, Facebook, Twitter, etc. I really enjoy author signings at various venues and libraries.
What’s next for you as a writer?
What's next is yet to be discovered. For now, my goal is to finish the sequel.
How well do you work under pressure?
After 42 years of pharmacy in which you are pressured to keep up with phone calls, filling prescriptions accurately, and customer demands, I would say I've learned to work well under pressure. (I could tell you stories).
How do you decide what tone to use with a particular piece of writing?
The tone has to fit the scene and the relationship of the characters. There may be fear, peace, anger, joy, etc. I usually imagine the scene in my mind and try to convey the tone from my imagination.
If you could share one thing with your fans, what would that be?
The times we live in are hard. The pandemic and how it's been used to control all our activities, politics, crime, and public demonstrations could drive anyone crazy. Without faith in Jesus Christ, it's impossible to navigate these times and stay sane.
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