Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a mid thirties world traveler, and my travels have given some inspiration for my short stories. Africa will always be a great love of mine, and that led to two bestsellers on Amazon… Esther’s Well and Mombasa Heat. Both are set in East Africa, and both feature sweet and safe BWWM Interracial attractions. Being British by birth I decided to set another story back in the UK, Charlie’s Choice, the tale of Charlie and Anna. Both slightly disillusioned in their rather lack lustre marriage I put temptation in their paths in the form of artist Robert, and sexy young blonde Tracy… which inevitably leads to Charlie’s Choice.
Moving away from the Romance genre for a while I wrote Countdown, a short piece of literary fiction, presented as the dairy entries of an abused and hen pecked husband.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest work is a compilation entitled Tales of Love and Hope, comprising Esther’s Well, Mombasa Heat, Charlie’s Choice and a sneak preview of The Mermaids Purse. (due out in 2017)
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m a binge writer, and it has nothing to do with writers block, but some days I am filled with inspiration and ideas, then I write until I drop. Other days I’m a complete blank. (most days, some say!)
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Too many to mention here, but although I write romance, I rarely read romance!
What are you working on now?
My latest work is due out early in 2017 and is entitled The Mermaids Purse. Set in a small fishing port on the south coast of England it is the story of a young woman coming to terms with the tragic loss of her family in an accident, and a crusty old sea captain that sets her on a path that leads her to places she never imagined existed. Being both psychological and paranormal this romance will appeal to those who prefer their romantic fiction to be a little bitter-sweet.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I find twitter to be the best for me.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Edit and proof thoroughly, embrace constructive criticism, and don’t let bad reviews get you down.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t give up!
What are you reading now?
The Constant Gardener
What’s next for you as a writer?
Possibly a full length novel.
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, any of the Harry Potter books (JK Rowling) Gondell’s Quest – Destiny (Andy Lang) and The Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame)
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