When did you first start writing?
I started writing in the seventh grade after my longtime childhood friend moved away to Colorado. A teacher had noticed that I was lonely and decided that I needed an avenue to focus my energy.
What's the story behind your latest book?
Shots Fired in the Melting Pot is about the current state of America and a possible future for the country. The characters were chosen as examples of our stereotypes, and I wanted to shine a mirror on how fast we are to accept those stereotypes as truth. Unlike my other novels, this book is written with a PG-13 tone so that it can be enjoyed by the masses. It also uses a freeform style of writing I've never applied to any other works. I'm looking forward to more reactions from readers but the core commentary has been positive thus far.
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