Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in Cambridge, UK, and began drawing cartoons from an early age. After school at sixteen, I became an apprentice bookbinder restoring and binding leather books and journals by hand. A trade I have now been involved in for over thirty years.
My cartoons and updates on my writing can be viewed on my ‘David Howden Illustrator and Author’ page. Many cartoons used in my books, as well as work-in-progress shots from initial pencil to ink, are featured. Many of these were used in ‘The Tooth Bearer’ illustrated book.
My daughter provides much of the inspiration to write these books and also has helped with the drawings, submitting some of her own for the illustrated copy.
The Tooth Bearer is my first book to be published however I have started to work on the sequel.
If you are interested in knowing more about the world of ‘The Tooth Bearer’ then join my illustrator and author page on Facebook.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Tooth Bearer was inspired by the visits to my daughter by our regular Tooth Fairy called Tilly, who would often leave a note for us to read. As time progressed the world of Tilly grew and I decided to write the stories down.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
As I work as a full time Book Binder I try to write as much as I can in my spare time. Usually first thing at the weekend,and with a good cup of coffee helps.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I am loving the book ‘ That’s not all folks’ by Mel Blanc written around 1988. Having always loved the cartoons his voice was featured in I wanted to find out about the person.
I also enjoyed the Terry Pratchett series of books and in my youth read a lot of Stephen King.
What are you working on now?
I am working on the sequel to The Tooth Bearer and really enjoying being with the characters again.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am very new to promoting, which is why I am here. Usually though I post on my face book page.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be proud of what you have achieved, so many people don’t write their books and then wish they had.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Just go for it” by my wife.
What are you reading now?
Still reading Mel Blanc’s book plus a story my daughter has started on her own.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am enjoying the stories about the fairies and their friends, I think I’ll stick around here for a bit.
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?
First book would be how to build a working radio out of coconuts.
Second would be 101 ways to build a raft.
Third would be a copy of cooking with coconuts.
Forth would be a copy of The Tooth bearer as I’m always looking on ways to market it to the locals if I happen to meet any on my way home.
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