Jesus Take My Wheels follows a teen aspiring NBA player who is shot in the back and paralyzed from the waist down who spirals into despair, feeling like his future has been taken from him. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

In 2024, I faced one of the most challenging periods of my life. My best man and one of the kindest people I know was terminally ill, my father’s health was rapidly declining, and I was grappling with serious health issues of my own that deeply unsettled me.

While recovering from surgery and confined to a hospital bed, I came across a documentary on wheelchair basketball. Watching these incredible athletes, I was struck by how skilled they were—many of them playing better than I ever could, even though I could walk. This realization sparked my curiosity, and I began researching the sport further.

In my search, I discovered the story of an athlete hailed as the best wheelchair basketball player in the world—a Canadian whose journey captivated me. Learning how he came to use a wheelchair made me wonder: how would someone with great talent cope if faced with such a life-altering event?

That thought planted the seed for a story. I started writing, and to my surprise, I couldn’t stop.

The characters in this novel draw readers into their story with strong emotions. What character did you enjoy writing for? Was there one that was more challenging to write for?

Writing for Efrem was a deeply personal experience for me. Having grown up without a father and in poverty, I found myself relating to his struggles on a profound level. In contrast, writing for Veronica presented a unique challenge, particularly when it came to seamlessly integrating her into the story.

What is the next book that you are working on, and when can your fans expect it to be out?

I’m currently working on three projects simultaneously. While I’m not certain which will be released first, I anticipate it might be Last Kiss, a poignant and tragic love story that should be out this year.

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