Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hey, there, I’m originally from Hawaii and have been teaching English in China nd traveling the world in the meantime for five years now. I’ve written The Little Red Book to help others enjoy the benefits I take part in as an English teacher.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Little Red Book: How to Become an English Teacher in China is the distillation of four and a half of years of my experience doing visa runs, eating my weight in barbecue and teaching. I’ve had so many people interview me about exactly how they can start teaching English in China that I thought I should write a book!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write my books entirely on my phone. I got used to using my phone for everything after I sold my laptop when I started traveling. It’s really nice not to have the extra weight and I find I can get everything done on my phone.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
In terms of travel writing, I’d have to mention J. Maarten Troost and Bill Bryson. Troost’s unpredictable life path is similar to my own lazy, whimsical style and Bill Bryson writes stories that get straight to the point while still being interesting and humorous.
What are you working on now?
The second Little Red Book, called Surviving the City, providing answers to the most common questions I’ve heard from teachers here. The cultural isolation, wacky traffic and
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have no idea yet! Hopefully I’ll understand the proton prices a little better by the time my second book is released.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Start writing. If you want to write, the sooner you start writing the quicker you become a writer.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be happy now, without reason, or you never will be at all.
What are you reading now?
Salt: A World History by Mark Kurlansky. I know, I am a party animal.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Gathering stories from friends here in China to add to my own in The Little Red Book 2.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit. I expect on a desert island I could finally work my way through them.
Author Websites and Profiles
Cai Lonergan Website
Cai Lonergan Amazon Profile