Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am Christopher Holley. By day I am a third grade teacher (going on 13 years). By night I am an aspiring author. I enjoy football, Martial Arts and Magic the Gathering.
I have written 5 children’s picture books and 1 adult education manual. I am currently working on a young adult novel.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest work is The Moustache Fairy. It was inspired because I noticed that recently society has embraced facial hair. I saw a lot of children’s products based around moustaches and thought that it would make an interesting story.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I like to listen to the same song over and over (Jesse Ware-Say You Love Me). I feel that it helps me focus and its when I do my best writing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I really like Roald Dahl. He is just a genius. That man can tell a story. I also admire Jeff Kinney. The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series is one of my favorites and I wish I could be more like him as an author.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on a young adult novel Diary of a Teacher. It is based around my experiences as a teacher and lets non-teachers and children see the classroom through the eyes of a first year teacher. It is meant to be funny and I feel that it really captures the joy (and sometimes insanity) of working with five year olds.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus, but I don’t think those work that well. To be honest, this is an area that I need help in. So if anyone has any tips please email me at booksbyholley@gmail.com. Thanks.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes. Just write. It doesn’t matter if it stinks at first, because it will get better the more you do it. If you have an idea, put it down on paper and you would be surprised how fun the process is (and challenging).
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I have ever heard is you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. I am a dreamer and I will never stop shooting for the moon (because one day I will get there).
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading Built to Last. Its a book based on research about what makes companies successful. I have my undergrad in marketing, so I still like to read/follow the business world.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Im really just trying to share my books with the world. I feel that they have positive messages and are fun for all ages. Please check them out on my website www.BooksByHolley.com.
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?
I would probably bring 3-4 survival guides about being stranded on a desert island because I am not handy at all. The Harry Potter Series, Catcher in the Rye and the Game of Thrones series are my real picks.
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