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."
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