Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve been a published author since 2013, and haven’t stop since.
I live in South Africa with my family where I write full time.
I’m always either writing, or doing marketing for my books, and when I’m not, I spend my time with family.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is on pre-order called Darkbeam Part III. It is derived from the Dragonian Series and a popular character called Blake Leaf, which is a dragon. He is pre-destined for evil, unless he get’s tamed by a dragon rider. This is his story and his fight with the dark forces that always try to reel him in,
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No, not really.
I can’t write a book if it’s not fully fleshed out. I hate writer’s blog and do anything I possible can in the creative process of a story not to fall in the clutches of writer’s blog.
I write exceptionally fast. I don’t know if that is an unusual writing habit.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Oh so many. I don’t even know where to start.
I am a huge fan of Steven King, J.K Rowling, Stephanie Meyer, just to name a few. Their technique in telling a story was that got me interested in becoming a writer.
What are you working on now?
Plenty of books, but my favorite is a new series that I’m co-authoring with a writing partner.
It’s a mixture of Warehouse 13 and Supernatural and follow the lives of two supernatural hunters, and the quests to retrieve biblical artifacts. With the help of angels and demons standing in their way, it’s a team I certainly root for when they go on missions that could literally destroy the world.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
A little bit of everything.
When I work on marketing it’s not really one thing that works. It’s really everything put together that structure a great marketing plan.
So I always do a blog tour, do newsletter swaps, do bookbub recommendations, promotions via newsletters. You get free and paid options. So you don’t always have to spend money if you don’t have money. And bookbub, Facebook and Amazon ads. Together they sell books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes, get your platforms ready before you published. Read up on how to get Newsletter subscribers and followers on all your social media. Entice readers with a sample, they call it a magnet. Do research on how to get your book out there first before publishing. No book is going to magically appear in front of readers. Be patient, and work hard. And remember, reviews are there for other readers not authors. Yes, we learn a lot through our reviews, but there are nasty reviews out there that has made authors quit. So be careful
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never read your reviews.
Write on a daily basis.
Never stop dreaming.
What are you reading now?
At the moment, nothing. I’m way too busy to write and market, but I have a list of books I want to read.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Bring out more content, publish on a regular basis and do whatever is in my power to get my books in front of readers.
The rest will take care of itself.
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?
Definitely a survival guide, hahaha
A great Fantasy
A great Paranormal
A great Romance.
There are so many to choose from
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