Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Adam and I go by the pen name A.P Beswick. I am a mental health nurse and author with 2 soon to be 3 books published with a fourth due early 2022.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is A Forest Of Vanity And Valour, it is a dark fantasy retelling inspired by British folklore. This story was born through my frustration at how bad the latest Robin Hood movie was. I had a rant to my wife and said to her ‘I could write better than this’ to which she replied ‘Well why don’t you?’
Before I knew it I had so many ideas for a new fantasy retelling series.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am obsessive, I need it to be quiet but I will write whenever I get the opportunity. My best writing is first thing in the morning before work.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Harry Potter series, His Dark Materials, Ben Galley has been a huge influence.
What are you working on now?
Another fantasy retelling. This one is inspired by Father Christmas, except my version is a monster hunting badass with a broadsword! Ive finished the first draft of the sequel to A Forest Of Vanity And Valour and have another couple of books planned to follow on from this too.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Paid lists, offering free promotions and discounts through sites such as freebooksy, fussy librarian and book sends. I am still at the stage of growing my audience.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Its hard, follow the process and be consistent. Understand that it can take years of dedication to publish a book and even longer to develop a series.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
‘The best way to immortalise bad ideas is to write it down’ Stephen King. If it is a good idea it will stick in your mind, if you don’t remember it, was it that good in the first place.
What are you reading now?
Advanced amazon ads – It’s a thrilling read as you can imagine!
What’s next for you as a writer?
Keep getting my stories out, I am planning on running another kickstarter campaign for the next book in this series A Sea Of Sorrow And Scorn. This is inspired by Blackbeard and The Pendle Witches.
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?
Bear Grills, How to survive on a desert island, and a cook book!
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