Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve written three novels, but never published a single one of them. This was more than 20 years ago. Since it’s been so many years, times have changed and I’ll have to rewrite each of them to update them with this new era of technology, lingo, political-correctness…etc. But in between that mountainous task, I write short stories that I can publish quicker.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Project-Egg is my latest short story, though I won’t be publishing that one for another month or so. Frank’s Cut, is the one I just published. It came about in a dream I had. I woke up laughing, because not only was it the first dream I ever had with an ending, but was also the first dream with a twist-ending.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I pace the floor when blocked. It works for me every time; and also good exercise. I also pace the floor mulling over the great idea that pacing put in my head.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King, Mary Higgins Clark, Clive Barker, John Farris
What are you working on now?
I’m working on the three horror novels that I mentioned earlier…rewriting them to fit with the times.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’ve never tried to publish anything or promote anything before. I was too afraid of doing this in the past. Afraid of criticism. Afraid of my efforts being laughed at. And still am.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
None whatsoever. I’m the one who needs the advice. I’m in no position to give it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write what you know, research what you don’t know.
What are you reading now?
11/22/63, by Stephen King.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I haven’t a clue. But I hope to someday write the life stories of my Mother and Father.
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 Bible, The Exorcist, The Stand, Pet Sematary.
Author Websites and Profiles
Ben King Amazon Profile