Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m an artist turned writer, although so far I’ve only written one book. I come from Swindon in England. I enjoy being creative and although my main passion is drawing I also enjoy writing. My debut book is called Soulless Voodoo Guy. After 9 years on and off re-writing it countless times I’ve at last come to a point where I’m happy with it. I’m not sure how many hours it’s taken, but I’m certain it’s well over a thousand. I truly believe that the story I have is original and I don’t think there’s anything else out there like it. There were a lot of aims I set myself with regards to the book, but I won’t say what they are because that would spoil it.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I wrote Soulless Voodoo Guy because I had a story to tell. Actually I wrote because I wanted to create a story for a graphic novel, but then that turned into more than I ever thought it could be and I enjoyed writing it so much that I had to turn it into a book in its own right. I don’t fit a particular market or even genre and I would never try to. I want to be original and not fit into a category. That’s what I think I’ve achieved, and if it doesn’t sell well at least I’ve been true to myself.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really, other than my art inspires my writing and my writing inspires my art. One process feeds the other.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland is a big influence.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a ghost story in a steam punk setting. I can’t say much about it because it’s early days.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m new to this, but I would say word of mouth.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be true to yourself and write from the heart.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never give up.
What are you reading now?
Dracula.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Working on my new book.
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?
Alice in Wonderland, To Kill a Mockingbird and Frankenstein.
Author Websites and Profiles
David Hurrell Amazon Profile