Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
David Ross Wood lives in Adelaide, South Australia with his wife and two of his three sons. He has written two action novels in the War Boys series, Horns of the Minotaur and Kneel to the Fallen along with a children’s adventure titled The Time Tunnellers. David enjoys all sports and reading when he can find the time. Favorite authors include Alistair McLean, Tom Clancy, Clive Cussler and Stephen King.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Time Tunnellers is my most recent work and I wrote it for my children to read at bedtime. It combines adventure with history in a fast paced and entertaining way.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I tend to write lying down. Either on my bed or along a sofa consuming too much coffee as I go.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I was first influenced as a child by what my father read. Such authors as Alistair MacLean and Ian Fleming along with historical fiction writers such as Douglas Reeman and Alexander Kent. My teen years were consumed by novels written by Stephen King, Clive Cussler and Wilbur Smith. I eventually read most of the works by Tom Clancy and took an interest in Dean Koontz and Dan Brown.
What are you working on now?
I am currently writing the second book in the Time Tunneller series.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I find Goodreads, social media, Amazon free days and sites such as Awesomegang invaluable in getting the word out about my work.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Believe in what you do and refrain from shortcuts. Research is just as important as writing and make sure you maintain the highest level of grammar.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
However long it takes to write a book expect to double the effort and time when it comes to marketing your product.
What are you reading now?
American Sniper by Chris Kyle
What’s next for you as a writer?
Once I have finished my current novel it is on to piece that is half finished, another action thriller. I hope then to revisit the War Boys series and then; who knows?
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 Stand by Stephen King, Rage by Wilbur Smith, Shogun by James Clavell and Stranded, Survival Techniques by Bear Grylls
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