Something About Sammy follows Andrei’s consuming obsession with a magnetic stranger, unraveling an introspective journey through desire, identity, and the complexity of human relationships. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

Although written as fiction, the main plot of Something About Sammy is true, as well as much of the background information. The main characters are real people. I changed their names for obvious reasons. The character Andrei is, in fact, me. The ending twist of this story comes as a shock to many readers.

What challenges did you face in writing a story that explores themes of obsession and infatuation while maintaining the reader’s empathy for Andrei?

This was an arduous work in progress. As I mentioned above, I am the character Andrei. I went through the intense human emotions and complexities that are brought forth in this book. I lived through the ordeal. I began writing the story for cathartic purposes and then felt I should share it with others. One thing I would like to mention is I made the decision to donate 100% of all sales royalties from this book to two organizations – 50% to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and 50% to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

If you could add one more chapter or scene to the book, what moment or aspect of the story would you want to expand on, and why?

An editorial reviewer mentioned they wish I expounded more on some of the other main characters. In particular, Angel, Andrei’s close friend and confidant. On reflection, I believe this is correct and I wish I had.

What is the next book that you are working on and when will it be available?

I have ten other books available. They deal with different subjects and sub-genres. All are available on Amazon in both Kindle and paperback format.

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