Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello,
I am a young writer who embarked on a literary career four years ago. I published my first book through a Self-publisher, and later I increased my writing experience until many literary agencies contacted me. Self-Publishing helped me a lot, above all to fully understand the world of literature and the publication of books, starting with the drafting of the first drafts of a manuscript, the publication, and finally the sponsorship. Today, I account for thirty-six published books (including those translated all over the world), and a sizable array of readers who, in addition to reading my books, have helped me in personal growth and writing. My first novel was published about two years ago, climbing the first rankings of Amazon and in the most important Italian bookstores. Then, I pulled out a saga from the Horror-Fantasy vampire, including the latter among the top ten positions in the Italian classification in the Mondadori chains, IBS, and LaFeltrinelli, and in the first within the Amazon rankings. Beyond writing, I am passionate about art; any form of art can be considered as such, I tend to observe it, assimilate it and understand it. I like outdoor physical activity and I’m an animal lover. My main work remains that of the writer, but I am also a producer, writer and occasionally I enjoy playing with my old electric Stratocaster, playing some 80s or 90s pieces.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest hit is an Ebook series: California Dreaming; A Los Angeles Series, which was published for the first time in Italy on June 18th on all Italian Amazon platforms. A series inspired by the world of Californication and that of the writer Hank Moody. The 1st season sees James Alliston, a failed writer and alcoholic struggling with his arrival in Los Angeles, after being left by his wife and a small child, try to rebuild a new life in the literary capital and film. A funny, spicy, sensual and profound series that uses in the reader’s mind an opportunity to immerse themselves totally in the adventures of the famous and sexy fantasy novelist, protagonist of the series. At the moment, the first season has been translated into English in order to reach international publication and, later, will be translated into almost every language of the world, hoping to reach the success that has already reached in Italy.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
If there has been one or more writers who have influenced me, the latter are definitely Ken Follet and Nicholas Sparks. Two of my favorite authors. The list is a bit ‘longer than that, but if I chose to embark on this career is certainly about them, which inspired me deeply and left an indelible mark on me.
What are you working on now?
At the moment, I’m working on a new novel, which I’ve technically finished writing in mid-July 2018. A love story starring Mitch, a boy with a deep love for animals. He forgot about this bond, which was born together with his father. And Sarah, a good girl and a good family who tends to have control over everything that happened to her. The two protagonists will meet in a remote town in North Carolina after Sarah’s grandfather felt bad, completely distorting the girl’s plans. It will not be easy at first, and the two guys will not seem to get along very well, but soon they will discover many things one on the other’s account, which will help them understand what is not working in their lives. Not only that, with the passage of time, they will begin to open their hearts and trust one another, discovering what it really means to love. I do not want to release any more information about my latest work, as this is a draft of the plot of the story just sketched. In addition, a true writer never loses too much on what concerns a new manuscript, at least not me – (laughter).
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
– Never give on your dream.
– Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it. (Gandhi)
What are you reading now?
I’m up to read the latest book of Nicholas Sparks, and many books of some unknown author: I actually like to read books of some emerging author – (Smile). Specially, to write reviews.
What’s next for you as a writer?
At the moment, I’m busy trasforming my next books into a television series and movies.
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