Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Armand Rosamilia writes horror books. Thrillers. Contemporary fiction. He also hosts two podcasts. He’s also a proud member of the HWA. He has published over 100 stories and books so far. He loves to talk in third person.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Chelsea Avenue” is a horror novel inspired by true events… well, it starts at a real event that happened on July 8th 1987 in Long Branch NJ and veers wildly from there. Still almost based on a true event.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I do what I call the Mando Method of Writing: I write for the first 15 minutes of each hour. I usually get about 600 or more words in. Then the next 45 minutes are for social media, eating, emails, etc. Top of the hour I go back to writing, and do it 4-8 times a day if possible.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Dean Koontz as a teenager. I was 12 when i read his books and wanted to be an author ever since. I’m a big fan of many independent authors, but mostly read nonfiction for inspiration.
What are you working on now?
About 7 projects. I am always busy as a full-time author with no wish to ever go back into a horrible retail job. I’m working on a crime thriller, another 2 zombie books, a haunted house story, a sequel to “Chelsea Avenue” and a million other stories. I’m busy.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Being accessible to readers. I’m not the ‘buy my book, buy my book’ guy. I want people to be interested in me and interact and then buy my book because they like me and the book seems interesting to them. I am very big on promoting fellow authors, too.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write every day, even if it is a few stolen minutes at lunch or late at night before bed. Those few words a day will add up over time and train your mind to keep going each day.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write every day. Even when I worked 60-80 hours a week I still found time to write.
What are you reading now?
Mostly nonfiction books. I love histories and biographies, but just finished a great crime thriller series from author Dawn Lee McKenna you need to check out. Trust me.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Moving forward. I have a crime thriller currently in the Kindle Scout program looking for votes. Working on quite a few books before the year is over. Setting up my 2016 release schedule.
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?
I’d bring the omnibus editions of Conan by Robert E Howard, Riftwar saga from Raymond Feist and Watership Down, my absolute favorite book.
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