Do you think there might be a yet-undiscovered "Lost World" of sorts somewhere in South America?
When you consider that over 40% of the Amazon River is located in inaccessible areas, there are any number of possibilities. Are there lost cities in South America? If Las Vegas were to lay odds on the possibility, I was say they would be close to 3-1 in favor. The sad fact of our current times is that they would be bulldozed along with the rainforests that hide them.
If you could solve any "unsolved" or cryptozoological mystery, which one would it be and why?
I believe our last and greatest mysteries lay in the exploration of our oceans. The animal life awaiting discovery in the ocean depths must truly be astounding. Crypto-zoologists in the future will have many exciting new (or old) species to examine very soon. Of the old myths and legends, I am just like everyone else; I hope there are things out there that are smart enough to stay hidden from us. I don’t want to ever see these strange mysteries solved or proven false, science sometimes needs to let people dream and believe.
Why do you enjoy writing?
I have been wanting to write since I was ten years old. The time spent writing about places I’ve always wanted to go to and the people that only come into true perspective from the written word are some of my favorite things. To tell a story that sticks in peoples' minds is an accomplishment that truly means something. To actually have people write to say that they enjoyed a story or book has thrilled me from the first moment.
What were your favorite books or authors growing up? Has any particular author had a significant impact on your writing?
When I was very young, I read the adventure stories of Edgar Rice Burroughs. I believe the series, At the Earth's Core to be my favorite. It offered everything a young reader could want, but most of all it taught me that adventure has always been the best. Also, the book Watership Down was a favorite. That story told me it didn’t matter who the characters were, an adventure is an adventure is an adventure!
You lived many years in Loveland, Colorado. Dare I ask if you're a CSU fan? Did Sonny Lubick deserve another year?
While living in Loveland, Colorado, I became very close with the football program at CSU. I remember the very lean times there. When Sonny Lubick hired on as the head coach, I knew from his experience he was just the man to put CSU football on the map. I was not wrong. As for his firing, I believe he should have been the one to say, enough. Coach Lubick should have been given that one last chance to set things right in Fort Collins because as thin as the coaching ranks are, I find it difficult to believe they will find a harder working, more dedicated man than he.
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