Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Brendan Clark and i’m 18 and i grew up on the west side in Chicago,IL. I have been writing short stories, poetry etc..since the 8 Th grade. Even when I was in the 8 grade I didn’t know if I like writing at all. But ever since that day in the 8th grade English,I started writing poetry like pro. I have been writing and together a poetry book of his own and just publish it on amazon.com, which he title it ” words from an unknown poet”. For many years now I has been trying to figure what to do with my life. As of today I am is a freshman college student at Northeastern Illinois University on Chicago’s North Side where he plan to communications as his major.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“words from an unknown poet” and the reason i wrote this book is because i wanted a way to express myself to the world, family and even friends. I wrote this book because i couldn’t find a way to express my emotions before. In chicago is hard sometimes with all the shootings and gangs, i wanted to share my story in my poems in this book..
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
well one time, i had much writer block i started walking around the house thinking aloud and my mom would look at me funny and just laugh at me include me too.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I would have to say jk rowling because she can take anything and turn it into a great story like the harry potter book series.
What are you working on now?
Well i’m working on my second book and a few other project like a youtube channel where i will be post my poetry videos and updates.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Goodreads,Facebook groups, twitter, online radio shows.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice for new authors is to never give up and follow your heart and create a great story and promote yourself to people.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Success is not define by your worth, but rather success is how much hard work you put in”
What are you reading now?
Kid Lawyer by Theodore Boone
What’s next for you as a writer?
Well i want to keeping writing poetry but i want to try to produce a web series with some friends of mine on youtube.
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?
Kid Lawyer, harry potter, steve jobs
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