Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m an ESL teacher in a foreign land and I also proofread for other authors and edit for university magazines. I’ve written many novels, novellas and hundreds of short stories. I’ve yet to find any huge success, though there are maybe in total over 10,000 copies of my books out there, somewhere. Who knows where…
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is ‘Gubacsi Dulu’, the first in a sci-fi series of three under the umbrella title ‘Humanity H2O’. I was inspired by my craziest student to finish this book in record time after sitting on it for a few years. She also made me realise that the character should be female.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I steal minutes, even seconds in my usual daily life to write. I find the best way to find an idea is to let it mull over in the back of your mind while being busy living.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I studied the classics, from Greek to Modern while doing my Literature MA, so I can say I have many influences. It’s tough to say who influences me the most, though I do have my ‘heroes’, namely Milton and Conrad.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on books two and three of my ‘Humanity H2O’ series and having a lot of fun with it. I’m also working on the third book in my ‘How to’ series, comedy books set in a world of mud and soup.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I usually only use Twitter or Facebook, but when it comes to a special promotion, I try to spread my wings a little, like here.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing. Every day.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Keep writing. Every day.
What are you reading now?
Dryden: Mind and Art
What’s next for you as a writer?
To keep writing. Every day.
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?
Milton: Complete Works.
Huxley: Crome Yellow
Conrad: Heart of Darkness
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