Interview With Author Bob Gonzalez
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have been a small business owner for 30 years who recently through the encouragement of friends published 2 books. One a book of poems my most recent a mostly non fiction collection of adventure sea & fishing stories.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“A FLICKER IN THE WATER” (Inside the Tales) it was inspired by my love of the oceans & it’s inhabitants. I have always enjoyed The Old Man and the Sea. Mariel Hemingway granddaughter of Ernest wrote the foreword for “A FLICKER IN THE WATER” (Inside the Tales)
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
When the inspiration comes I get it down right away. Other times it brews like a good stew simmering to perfection.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Ernest Hemingway
The Bible
What are you working on now?
Promoting “A FLICKER IN THE WATER” (Inside the Tales).
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Flickerinthewater.com
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Persist until you get it how you want it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be a good listener.
What are you reading now?
Awesome Gang.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Getting “A FLICKER IN THE WATER” (Inside the Tales) well known.
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?
Moby Dick
The Bible
Old Man and the Sea
Author Websites and Profiles
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