Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Link The Author (Charles J. Clark Jr. ) is a Career law enforcement agent turned author from Cleveland, Ohio. He has contributed his career as a former Special Agent and current Assistant Director of Las Vegas Community Correctional Center, an entity of the Federal Bureau of Prisons. Link has taken true events from his law enforcement career and written them in his first and only book at the current moment.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
MY BROTHER’S SHIELD is my latest book, and it was released on 06/16/2020. My true life events as an undercover agent along with my wife’s enthusiasm, inspired me to write the riveting-action packed story. Outside law enforcement and writing books, Link spends his time providing community service as a member of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Link is a true believer of giving back and supporting programs of the community. He stands by the motto: Lift as we climb, because it takes a village to support a community.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Prior to me placing each event of my story to paper, I play it over in my head to capture lines and story scenes of my character. I then develope a chapter title, which is also use to outline the story of that chapter. Each chapter is left open to fall in with the next or previuos chapter events.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I read the Book, “The Spook Who Sat By the Door”. This particular book open my eyes of how complex our government becomes when selecting candidates for certain jobs within an entity. Other books like “Gorilla Black”, written by the author known as “Seven” and “Borne Series” written by Robert Ludlum and the “Cartel Series” witten by Ashley & JaQuavis help create my style of writing.
What are you working on now?
I am current working on the Sequel to “My Brother’s Shield”, since my fans was so intrigue with my cliffhanger. I’m stuck on chapter Eight!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
All platforms are unique in its own, but I’ve been favoring Face Book and local media sites; word of mouth is also an effective approach!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I can’t say this enough, but make sure you have a great editor on speed dial!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Look forward and never linger in your past, for it wil keep you stagnant.
What are you reading now?
Current events…it helps capture new readers!
What’s next for you as a writer?
I want to finish the sequel to my first book (My Brother’s Shield) and then assist my wife with her first book.
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?
Art of War, My Brother’s Shield: Book 1 & 2. The Art of War provides tools to survive and my books for entertainment.