Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an accountant by profession. I have a love for writing. I have written nearly a hundred short stories, a few plays and novels.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book published in August is called ‘Sleeping Love.’
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I find myself writing a lot of novels at the same time.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Mostly Jamaican authors, but I like reading WEstern novels.
What are you working on now?
I am working on about stx novels but the main one which is almost finished is caloled ‘The Hardest Way Out of Love.’
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use my blog by writing short stories for my reagers.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
You have to read a lot and study the master story tellers at their craft.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t give up continue writing.
What are you reading now?
I read mostly the local newspapers.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am now concentrating on writing novels rathers than short stories/
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 few Western novels
Author Websites and Profiles
Austin Mitchell Website