I’ve had the chance to explore your work, and it really caught my interest. I’d be curious to hear what you’re working on now or what sparked the idea behind your latest book. Always enjoy connecting with fellow authors in the same space.
What’s been the most rewarding part of your writing journey so far?
I am currently working on a thriller about university murders of young men who end up in the Mississippi River. It is loosely based on real events over several years. The most rewarding part is having people I do not know buy my books or read them on KENP. It is a small following, but very rewarding. How about you? What are you working on?
That sounds like a powerful and chilling premise. The Mississippi River adds a haunting backdrop that fits a thriller perfectly. I can imagine how rewarding it must be to see readers especially those you don’t know, discover and engage with your work.
For me, I’m continuing to explore stories that dig into the emotional and psychological impact of conflict both external and internal. I’ve always been drawn to how people carry their experiences, especially in the aftermath of war or deep personal change.
I did take a look at your books and I noticed that the ratings and engagement on some platforms seem a bit low compared to the interaction you’re describing. Do you have any thoughts on what might be contributing to that? It’s always interesting to learn how different strategies translate across platforms.
I have wanted to write for a long time. I finally had the time to devote to it when I formally retired from my job. It surprises me that retirement is so busy that I can go for several weeks without a chance to write. How about you?
I can relate to that more than you might think. Writing always seems to demand more time and quiet than life is willing to give, whether you're retired or not. Even now, with writing as my full-time work, I find that days fill up quickly with research, correspondence, and unexpected distractions. The real challenge is carving out those focused hours where the story can unfold.
It’s wonderful that you’ve finally given yourself the space to write, even if it comes in fits and starts. Sometimes the work simmers in the background during those busy stretches, then, when you return to it, there's more waiting for you than you expected. Keep going, even in small steps. It adds up.
Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you. I originally followed you because I was intrigued by the fact that you write psychological thrillers and that you live in Europe. I visited parts of Europe last year, but not the countries you list. I am hoping to get back and visit more countries in the next couple of years.
I like to follow a diverse group of people and your bio intrigued me. I don't believe that I have followed anyone who travels to several different countries, living in each and incorporating that into your writing. I was intrigued.