Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I hail from sunny South Africa and first started writing about three years ago though I’ve always loved books and reading. My writing ‘career’ began on Wattpad, an online community where you post your work for free. The support I received there encouraged me to learn and grow and eventually I spread my wings and joined more serious writing clubs and groups and learned more of the craft. Recently, I published my first book Last Another Day and have two more books ready for imminent release.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is The Black Tide. It is an apocalyptic story centering on Ava, a young woman, and her kid sister Lexi. I was inspired to write this because I am fascinated by the different aspects of human nature that emerge in extreme situations. That and the bond of blood, family, and love.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know if it’s unusual but I’m very haphazard. I will work simultaneously on three works at a time to avoid boredom and often do little planning, preferring to write as I go. That is something I’m trying to work on, though, and I’m hoping to have a more structured approach in future. I also have tons of little notebooks lying around, each filled with various notes and info.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Micky Neilson has influenced me quite a bit as I find his work very fast-paced and driven and his characters uber realistic. All of which I like.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently editing the Black Tide I – Remnants to be ready for release over Christmas. I’m also editing a short story volume that follows on my first book Last Another Day, also for Christmas. At the same time, I’m in the process of writing the sequel to Last Another Day. So I’m quite busy at the moment!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
As I’ve only recently published my first book, I’m still learning how to promote and boy, is it a steep learning curve! But so far, Facebook has delivered the most results for me as well as Goodreads. Networking with other writers in my genre and promoting each other’s books on our sites has also worked really well for me.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Never stop learning. There’s tons of info out there if you’re willing to learn. But make sure you’re learning from reliable sources and double check the facts. Not everything out there is good advice or up to date anymore.
And don’t try to do too much at once. That road leads to burn-out. Trust me, I know!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep writing.
It’s simple advice but good. No matter what, keep writing. Even when you’re overwhelmed, nothing you write seems any good or you have nothing to write. Just sit down and let those fingers start clicking keys.
What are you reading now?
I have just finished Micky Neilson’s The Turning and am now looking for my next read.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan to publish and promote the full Last Another Day series by the end of next year as well as The Black Tide II – Rebellion.
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 Light Bearer by Donna Gillespie as well as the sequel.
A book on how to survive being stranded on a desert island!
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