Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
was born in the north of England in 1973. I currently live in the beautiful Austrian Lake District teaching English language in college to young and adult learners, where I share my life with my abstract artist husband, and gorgeous rabbits. I graduated in computer software engineering and worked as a systems administrator before I went into teaching.
My mother inspired me from a very young age to write as she wrote a number of successful screen plays that were sometimes aired on the television when I was a child. I drink tea copiously read fiction and autobiographies avidly always seeking new ways to improve my writing style. I am also learning the art of calligraphy writing.
I have self-published four books and currently writing my fifth book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Surgeon´s Son
My inspiration to write this book came from a number of recurring dreams I keep having. I thought it would be interesting to mix the two genres – Horror & Thriller.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes if I wake up in the middle of the night with a new idea I get up and record it into my Dictaphone.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My influences come from a number of books I have read over the years. I particularly enjoy Dean Koontz and Stephen King.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on a sequel to my last book which features the same detective team.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I think social media such as Facebook and Twitter are good sites to promote my books aswel as promoting them on my own website.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes, never get discouraged and always try to be the best at what you’re writing about.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
From one of my editors asking me to go through the whole of my manuscript with a critical eye, particularly paying attention to dialogue.
What are you reading now?
Karin Slaughter – Fallen
What’s next for you as a writer?
Mastering my skill to the best of my ability & enrolling in more creative writing courses.
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?
It would have to be the following:
Lord of the Flies – William Golding
Moby Dick – Herman Melville
Intensity – Dean Koontz
The Shining – Stephen King
Author Websites and Profiles
Catherine Putsche Website
Catherine Putsche Amazon Profile
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