Hi everyone, and thank you for taking the time to visit my website and blog. I often am asked questions either in-person or via email about myself and my writing. I'd like to try answer some of the more common questions here.

Question: How many books do you have published?
Answer: Currently (May, 2010) I have four published books. These include Dumb Jock by Xlibris Publishers, Puppy Love by Fanny Press, The Landlord by Extasy Books, and Puppy Love 2 by Fanny Press.

Question: What books do you plan to publish in the future?
Answer: I have two other completed novels, Puppy Love 3 and Trust Me. I do plan to publish both of these books. Puppy Love 3 has been contracted with Fanny Press, and I expect that it will be published later this year. I have not yet signed a contract for Trust Me but am very hopeful of doing so soon.

Question: Are you writing any other books now?
Answer: I'm nearing completion of another novel. Right now the working title is The Rebirthing Project, but I'm not sure that it will not be changed prior to publication. The story is science fiction and contains a gay romance.

Question: Are your books autobiographical?
Answer: No, I have not written an autobiography. My books are purely fictional. Every one of my stories contains elements or characters which were inspired by events, places, or people in my life. These fictional depictions, however, are not intented to represent real-life people.

Question: You write BDSM. Is this because you are living within the BDSM lifestyle?
Answer: I am a self-identifying gay submissive. I have been in both D/s and traditional style relationships. Currently I am single. As is the case with most authors, I write about things I know or about things I have researched. I have not learned all there is to know about BDSM, but I do know my own heart.

Question:Why do your central characters seem to struggle with self-esteem issues and act so vulnerable?
Answer: Each of the four books I've published thus far have featured sympathetic central characters. I'm relying upon the reader to relate to the emotions, sensitivities, and vulnerabilities of the central character and to feel compassion and sympathy for him. In each of the stories, though, the central character arcs. He changes as a result of lessons he has learned or experiences he has endured.  These are my favorite kinds of stories to both read and write. If readers are not attracted to these types of themes, they probably will never enjoy or appreciate my writing style.

Question: Is writing your profession?
Answer: Over the past several years I have come to think of myself as an author. When I first started writing I would have characterized it more as a hobby. I still do not make enough money as a writer to support myself financially, and therefore I continue to have an "evil day job". In truth, it is not so evil. I deeply care about my coworkers and take pride in my work as a retail store manager. Eventually, though, I hope to be able to rely more upon my writing than upon my day job to support myself, and when I get to this point, it will of course be my full-time job.