Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an English expat who has lived in Turkey for over 25 years. I love writing books, poems, and articles on a variety of subjects. I have had several poems placed in the final four in competitions with my last one made into a film. In conjunction with Voyage Media, I wrote a pilot episode for a possible television series. This is now on their distribution lists to see if there is any interest in it.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is a short fiction entitled Impending Disaster. Although based purely on fiction, it is however possible for something like this to happen. The story just came to me one day so I sat down and wrote it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No, except I usually write while sitting on the sofa in our television room.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love action/adventure/thriller books by authors like Lee Child, Tom Clancy, Clive Cussler, Chris Ryan. As such I have read many of their books and try to use knowledge gained from them in my writing.
What are you working on now?
I am presently writing another book containing erotica
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
To date, I have found Facebook to be the best site for a book promotion, and now trying some other sites.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Once you start writing never give up.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
No matter what online site you use for editing, it is essential that you always use a professional editor.
What are you reading now?
The Manganese Dilemma by Ian J Millar
What’s next for you as a writer?
I write in the different genre with my next book being a suspense action story, the basis of which I have already in my mind.
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?
Clear & Present Danger by Tom Clancy, One Shot by Lee Child and Richard Branston’s biography
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