Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Austin Mitchell has so far written two novels and is completing another. He has written many short stories, a few plays and poems. Several of his short stories have been published in his homeland. He has read hundreds of novels and has read widely on the subject. He has also attended a few writing workshops. He is a past student of St. Mary’s College, Above Rocks, St. Catherine. He is from a community, called Glengoffe, one of the largest communities in the island, which is in the north east of the island, bordering the parishes of St. Mary and St. Andrew. He presently resides in the city of Portmore, which incidentally is also in the parish of St. Catherine.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Worst is Over Now-Another collection of short stories. Nothing really inspired this book.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No I don’t think so
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Louis L ‘Amour, Chinua Achebe, C. Everard Palmer
What are you working on now?
I am working on finishing my latest collection of short stories-The Worst is Over Now. There are two stories in this book which I hope to turn into full length novels. They are Sleeping Love and The Hardest Way Out.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use my blog:stredwick.blogspot.com. Up to now I’m not sure hoe successful this method is.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Make your characters unforgettable and your story believable.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Do not give up even in the worst of times.
What are you reading now?
Mostly accounting books as I am an accountant by training
What’s next for you as a writer?
Trying to promote my books on various sites
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?
A couple novels by Louis L ‘Amour and C. Everard Palmer
Author Websites and Profiles
Austin Mitchell Website