http://www.thechroniclesofthevirago.com/
When did you first know that you wanted to be a writer?
Actually, I sort of backed into it. I began writing this as a short story for my daughter and it seems to have blossomed. I have been writing music and lyrics for years. Writing books seems to have become a natural outgrowth of that. I didn’t have any real aspirations of being a novelist. I was so inspired by my daughter and how she helped us with our new babies that I began to write.
Can you tell us a little bit about your road to publishing?
I sent out the first five chapters of THE CHRONICLES OF THE VIRAGO to a few publishers and 2 or 3 of them agreed to publish it. This was an unexpected response. I was just looking for feedback, but publishing offers came through and I accepted.
Tell us a little bit about either your latest or upcoming release. If you could only tell your readers one thing about the story that had to convince us to buy the book, what would it be?
My next book will feature a guest appearance by one of the most famous characters of classic children’s literature. I have already gotten approval for the use of this character.
What, or who, has been the greatest inspiration for your stories?
My family is my greatest inspiration. The family in the first book is for all intents and purposes, us. Additionally, I love the comic book genre, so I’m certain that is reflected in my writing.
Let’s hear about your family, who I’m sure are thrilled to have a published author among them!
For them it's more than just having a published author in the house. The main characters are all named after them. Their real names are in the book. This is something that they will be able to enjoy throughout their lives. It’s kind of like being the actual “Alice” from Alice in Wonderland.
Now for some fun facts. What’s your greatest comfort food?
I’ll go with Mac and Cheese.
What are the first three things you do when you wake up in the morning?
1) Go to the bathroom. 2) Kiss my wife. 3) Play with my kids.
If I came to your house and looked in your closet/attic/basement, what’s the one thing that would surprise me the most?
I have an old Halloween costume in there. It’s an old pair of overalls that looks like I had an accident in them.
Everyone asks the question about “if you could be a tree, which tree would you be?” so I want to know: If you could be a color, which color would it be, and why?
Vibrant Blue.
Who is your favorite cartoon character?
I love Wolverine. Cartoon, Comic book character.
Which cartoon character is most like you?
Spiderman. Kind of nerdy, but capable of so much more than he seems.
If you could beam yourself to anywhere in the world (“Beam me up, Scotty!”), during any time in history, where and when would it be—and why?
I think I would love to be at Mt. Sinai to witness the Hebrews receiving the Ten Commandments. Why? Doesn’t get any more monumental than that.
So what’s your favorite type of music to listen to? Favorite musical artists? Do you listen to music while you’re writing?
I myself am a musician. I listen to just about everything. I guess my favorite artists are still the Beatles, mostly because of the songwriting. I don’t usually listen to music when I write. When I write I am in a different zone.
Do you have any favorite T.V. shows? Movies you watch over and over again? What was the last movie you saw at the theater?
LOVED THE DARK KNIGHT. I could watch that a few dozen times. I also love the show Heroes. Are we detecting a theme her?
You have the chance to give one piece of advice to your teen readers. What would it be?
Be Your Own Virago!
One last question. What stories can we look forward to from you in the future?
The Chronicles of the Virago Book II: The Apprentus (Already Written), and The Chronicles of the Virago Book III: The Triumviratus (Currently Writing).
Again, thanks so much for joining us at http://www.teensreadtoo.com/!
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