Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in Invercargill New Zealand on August the 8th 1967, the 9th child in a large family that would eventually grow to eleven children in total.
I have gained vast life experience through travel, different and varied work environments and international friendships.
My first book that I published was a book on meditation and more “The Pocketbook of Life”.
I have written but not yet published 5 children’s books and another that I have just published.
I have another that I am working on at the moment, not to give too much away, the story follows the story of five different “super hero’s”.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Happy Larry and Angry Harry is a short story in rhyme that explores how we view the world and our ability to change how we feel.
The idea for this book came about over a decade ago when I needed to explain the difference between a positive and negative view’s to one of my children.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Dr. Seuss and J.R.R. Tolkien are my two favourite Authors.
What are you working on now?
I’m learning the marketing side of publishing at the moment as to become a best selling Author I understand that I must get good at this.
I have a children’s book series based on our family dog, that I have just started artwork for, I have written 5 books so far with 4 more to go.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Still working that out.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write what you want, how you want.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” – William Edward Hickson.
What are you reading now?
The Celestine Prophecy – James Redfield
What’s next for you as a writer?
Continue writing, publishing and promoting.
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?
A good survival book, The Hobbit and Who moved my cheese.
Author Websites and Profiles
Desmond Knipe Amazon Profile