Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I spent my days teaching others to follow their dreams until finally one day I decided to follow my own. I quit my job as a teacher and set out on my own path to become a writer. Setting daily writing goals that have increased from a 1000 words a day to 5000, yikes! When I am telling stories I feel most alive. I am also a former rugby player and coach. I have overcome many obstacles in my life to get here, but the best views are after a hard climb anyway. I currently have 4 finished books, my flagship book Skye and the One Republic is my longest and I will be releasing a short story mystery series within the next few days.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book series that is about to be released is called The Alex Burke Mysteries. My inspiration came from the desire to have a gritty detective type that doesn’t choose to solve a mystery, but is forced.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Everything about the way I write is probably unusual. I write around 5000 words a day. Writing various books and screenplays at the same time. I write on sticky notes, paper, and type. I do outlines, random bubble charts, basically anything I can.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Tolkien, that name says it all. Lord of the Rings is why I fell in love with reading. Of course Stephen King is as good as it could ever get when it comes to writing. Last one is easy, I mean who doesn’t love Harry Potter?
What are you working on now?
The last installment in my Skye and the One Republic series. This series has been a joy to write and has been read by thousands. I am so proud!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Best method is just by communicating with people directly. It might be by saying thank you or even reaching out to someone about reading one. On vacation I usually talk to about a half dozen that end up getting my books which I am very thankful for. Facebook is great as well!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Never quit! If people say your stories are no good or writing sucks, well first off those people are wrong. Second use it as motivation. Don’t let anyone tear you down. This is your dream, hang on tight and never give up.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never give up – Jimmy V
What are you reading now?
Right now my reading is limited to non fiction. Reason being is that I want to gain a knowledge of how to write that style before I take the plunge.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to just keep on writing. My goals are to write a dozen screen plays and half a dozen books over the next year. Anything is possible.
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?
That would be tough, but honestly I would bring four books that I have never read.
Author Websites and Profiles
Bryan Kelsey Amazon Profile