It’s a gift to be able to utilize our imagination. The thought of being able to turn a blank page into a cohesive and entertaining story that readers will enjoy is what inspires me each day.

Reading, working out and enjoying the outdoors.

I search on the specific genre that interests me and often it's as simple as the cover that draws me in.

Absolutely. It was a short story about my Dad who was a truck driver for many years that I called "King of the Road". One day after badgering him numerous times he finally agreed to take me along on one of his trips. I was eight years old and we took a trip from New Jersey to Boston and I remember how exhilarating it was to be sitting so high up and seeing the world from a different perspective. I found it especially fascinating to look down upon the water below from a bigger than life bridge. It was both thrilling and scary - the same feelings I hope Razor King provokes in the reader.

I review a few pages from the day before to get me warmed up and to get the juices flowing. This helps me remember where I am in the plot line. I try to write at least six pages a day.

Although I don't remember a specific story, I've been a voracious reader since I was eight years old. I seem to be fascinated with many different genres -- whether it be fiction or non-action.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so I try to encompass the main plot points in a visually-appealing manner while capturing the mood of the story.

I read mostly sci-fi, archeology thrillers, historical novels and anything regarding the "Old West". I also enjoy apocalyptic thrillers.

I have both an IPad and a Nook.

Lots of sticky notes!

I grew up in a small town in New Jersey, near the Jersey shore. Bruce Springsteen was a major influence regarding my musical tastes and believe it or not, my older sister dated him - true story!

I wanted to write a novel that encompassed my alarm for global warming and the major technological advances that we've been seeing, especially in the field of nanotechnology.

Traditional publishing has become more and more difficult for the unknown author. Indie publishing provides a great opportunity for new authors to get their work in front of the readers.

I researched all of the major indie publishing resources and Smashwords was by far the easiest to work with and the most flexible. The ability to make changes and the author tools are superb. Without Smashwords, Razor King would still be just a word doc on my laptop.

My writing is epic in nature and one of the most satisfying aspects is being able to connect the many subplots in a cohesive and entertaining manner that readers will enjoy.

A young adult thriller titled "Circle of Stones".

Dan Simmons, Justin Cronin, Andy Weir, Daniel Wilson and Jeff Guinn --- and of course, the master of horror himself, Mr. Stephen King.