Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Adam J. Williams and I like to play pretend. I currently have written three books. I also edit a quarterly literary magazine, Literary e-clectic.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called The Queen of Oz. As I watched the movie, the Wizard of Oz with my two kids, I realized how it still holds up after 80 years. Then I started thinking about how the story could be updated from the original book. The story has a drag queen from Ohio that is transported into the book and takes Dorothy’s place. The book has a positive message about acceptance and staying true to one’s self.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am always working on a minimum of four projects. That way, if I ever get bored with one thing, I move on to the next.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
T.C. Boyle, John Irving, Sean Platt, Elmore Leonard
What are you working on now?
A serialized book series called Revenants. It is about a special class of zombies that keep their memories and mental faculties.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Begging.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing. If you’re stuck, keep writing. If you’re bored, keep writing. It is great when you’re inspired, but that’s not always the case. Just keep writing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Perfection is the enemy of getting things done.
What are you reading now?
Yesterday’s Gone.
What’s next for you as a writer?
The Revenants series, some santa-themed children’s books, the followup to Tangents in Eden, and two other series that I’m collaborating with other writers on.
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?
Four really long compendiums.
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