Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a writer, video producer, and director. I’ve written a total of 6 books, three in Italian and three in English. The first book of the Abyss Series, The Abyss of Lumberwitch, was originally written in Italian and then translated into English over a period of five years. It’s the book that turned me into a full-time English writer.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called The Caves of Kendalini. It’s the third book of the Abyss Series. The whole series has been originally inspired by the adventure-sci-fi-fantasy literature of the end of the 19th century (Julies Verne, H.G. Wells), gothic and horror novellas by H.P. Lovecraft and Edgar Allan Poe and adventure-fantasy movies like the Indiana Jones series.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m obsessed with the dialogue of early 20th century to the point of researching almost every word the characters use, spending a lot of time between etymology and slang dictionaries. Since I’m really strict about my discipline – writing 1000 to 2000 words a day – this habit really slow down the process.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
All H.P Lovecraft, all Philip K. Dick, most of Stephen King, J. K. Rowling, Rick Riordan, Jules Verne, H. G. Wells, H. Rider Haggard.
What are you working on now?
The fourth book of the series! No spoilers allowed!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Promotion is still a work in progress
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Discipline, discipline, discipline. Write every day, even 300 words. Get to the end of the first draft first, and then you can start working on your book!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The same advice I’m giving to new authors. It was given to me long time ago by Italian author Roberto Cotroneo. Thanks to that advice I finished my first book, The Child Who Played the Kamizake, that ended up being published by an Italian publishing house.
What are you reading now?
The Golden Compass
What’s next for you as a writer?
Finishing The Abyss Series
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 (so I will finally have the time read it). War and Peace. In Search of Lost Time. The Eye of the World (first book of fantasy series The Wheel of Time).
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