Interview With Author Aggrey Mokone
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born Eastern Province of Mpumalanga known as the Province where the sun rises, South Africa. Working in the South African Police services as Chief Admin. Studied at University of South Africa Refugees law level 5 and Creative writing level 5. “Death is the limit” is the first book I published with My eBook publishing company based in Cape Town, South Africa.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Death is the limit.
I am introvert and most of the time think a lot about life in general. Then decided to write books about all imaginary stories I think of when alone. That is why I write fictions, everything I write is imaginary. I will continue to write fictions that are inspiring becasue I write stories that buildup in my head with the reality of life.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
When I am home, I just play Hip pop music or Afro house music then open my laptop and type. At work I write anytime when I am free as a way of refreshing my mind. I never think of what to write next because everything I type is already built as an imagination. Reasearch is always important as most of the time use the existing geographycal areas or some of the events that happened before.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The lost boy
Podilana Mankga (Sotho language)
Nkwe le Lepogo (Sotho language)
What are you working on now?
The book I will publish next is ready, just waiting for the right moment. Currently working on a book that will surprise lot of people. Most of the people passed in that kind of situations, well … I would say is part of growing up … passing different stages of life. Lol … I cannot wait to publish this one.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Advertising website. Lot of people in South Africa don’t read books, so I target Countries that love to read.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Is hard to write your first sentence, just know what you want to write about and open your laptop then go to work. Reasearch if you are not sure of something, people don’t want to read lies.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
My elders at Church always say no dreams are big for anyone, dream big and pray so God can make that dream possible.
What are you reading now?
I don’t have a book open on my shelf currently as I am busy with personal matters but saw a book called The wild rover.
What’s next for you as a writer?
If musicians can sing lyrics that included in the book “Death is the limit” and film producers can convert the book to a short film.
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 lost Boy
. A song of Ice and Fire
. A Game of Thrones
. Rhythm of war
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