Q1. Hello, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
My early years were chaotic. We moved to many places, and had to deal with difficult situations. Things settled down by my early teens, and life became more normal. My relatives were always close, and that was a welcome support. I studied theology and physics. My first two books, Chaos Rising, and The Rhysu Alternative, are in The Erstallius Chronicles, the sci-fi series I began in 2015. I enjoy hiking, playing the guitar, and a good game of chess.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing your book “Lawless Tradition”?
I have never found writing to be a challenge. Writing is hard work, but I have always enjoyed the process, and the joy that comes from a phrase well stated.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I read mostly Science Fiction in grade school; Frank Herbert, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, with an occasional foray into Early American literature; Stephen Crane’s The Red Badge of Courage is still fresh in my memory. In the Non-fiction arena, Paul A. Laviolette’s, Genesis of the Cosmos, and Secrets of Anti-gravity Propulsion, pulled me into the deep investigation of things not commonly known.
My journey through the Bible has been mostly academic, but I found the popular works of Michael S. Heiser and Gary DeMar very insightful. Two books that helped change my path in life were The Genesis Flood: The Biblical Record and its Scientific Implications, by John C. Whitcomb and Henry M. Morris, and Evolution: A Theory in Crisis, by Dr. Michael Denton.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
Any place less traveled, surrounded by trees, where birds sing, and grizzly bears prefer not to visit.
Q5. What inspired you to write the book ‘Lawless Tradition’?
When a man is unjustly slandered, loyal friends who know the reality of the situation defend him. The Almighty God is the best friend anyone could ever have. I found it necessary to do more than just stand by his side.
Q6. How long did it take you to write your book ‘Lawless Tradition’?
I began February 4th, 2023
Q7. On what platforms can readers buy your books?
Currently, worldwide on Amazon. Lawless Tradition will be published later this August.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Lawless Tradition’?
I had created the cloud scene in Vue for another project a few years ago, and thought it would fit well on the cover. The title was influenced by the premise of the book. The muck of lawlessness that has overwhelmed Christendom throughout its turbulent history has polluted the traditions established by Jesus and the Apostles.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
With fiction, the key is to create an intriguing plot, with enough well-defined characters to keep each chapter engaging. With non-fiction, the key is evidence; always support your premise with hard facts; facts that may not be clear to your readers.
Q10. What is the most valuable piece of advice you’ve been given about writing?
Keep writing. The result may differ from what you expected, but will be better than you ever thought possible.
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