Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
CJ Bishop is a pen name. I also write M/M romance under my real name – A.M. Snead. I have 20-30 books written (under both names combined). As CJ Bishop, I mainly write on two ongoing series – The Phoenix Club and The Cowboy Gangster. As A.M. Snead, I write multiple books and series on various subjects, all within the M/M genre.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest CJ Bishop book is titled “Paradise Lost” and is Book 1 in a short Cowboy Gangster series. The “Lost” series was inspired by the crisis at the border and the “lost” migrant children and what could be happening to some of them. I am hoping this series will be a wakeup call to a crisis that shouldn’t be ignored.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No, not really lol.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The three main authors who have inspired me over the years are Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and John Saul – even though none of them actually write in the M/M genre. Dean Koontz has inspired me most by not only his writing style but his stories of unshakable love and friendship, told within an atmosphere of chilling suspense. My ultimate favorite book is “Watchers” by Dean Koontz and that book alone inspired me to want to write amazing stories.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on Book 2 of my Lost series – “Innocence Lost” – now available for preorder, to be released March 31, 2020.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Honestly, I’m still building my promotional skills. I promote in facebook reader groups, twitter, BookBub ads, amazon ads.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t be afraid to write what you are passionate about. If you care about your stories, it will show and inspire others to care about them as well. Put your heart and soul into your characters and let them show you the way – they rarely lead you astray.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t fear criticism: If it’s true, learn from it. If it isn’t, ignore it.
– Clinton Anderson, Downunder Horsemanship
What are you reading now?
I’m not currently reading anything.
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?
The Holy Bible
Watchers by Dean Koontz
The Stand by Stephen King
Creature by John Saul
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