Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m from the East Midlands in England and live with two teenage sons, a dog, and a collection of bass guitars. I’ve written 5 novels and several short picture books for kids.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is ‘A Murder in Nether Bumble’. It was inspired by a conversation about the board game Cluedo (Clue in the US), just wondering about the motives of the characters. This morphed into a cozy mystery which features a vicar being murdered very early on.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write early in the morning, preferably with coffee. If I start early enough, I can stop my brain from interfering with the plot!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I’ve enjoyed reading Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett, and Stephen King for years, so I’ve mostly been influenced by books that make me laugh, or make me sleep with the light on.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently in the planning stages of a fantasy epic based on some ideas from a good friend. I’m also working on a book of recipes after spending every day last December cooking or baking something for my “Recicember” challenge. Turns out, inventing Recicember was a bad idea…there’s far too much to do in December already!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
The best method is just simply telling everyone I can about my books! Pictures shared via social media also seem to generate a fair degree of interest.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Read more. If you haven’t got time to read, you haven’t got time (or the tools) to write – paraphrased from Stephen King.
Also, “never lend money to a man with a sense of humor”.
What are you reading now?
The Obstacle is The Way by Ryan Holiday, and The Constantine Codex by Paul L Maier.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Apart from writing, maybe starting a podcast. That’s what all the cool kids are doing these days.
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?
The Four Hour Chef by Tim Ferriss, the SAS Survival Guide by John Wiseman, and a book on raft building…
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