Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written five books three under real name Edgar Rider. Two of them are under pen name Bob Eager. I use Edgar Rider as more the straightforward storytelling voice. Try to apply universally relatable themes. Under Bob Eager I write more abstract poetry, speeches, step step guides. These go heavily into a creative absurdity category.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Riding Out the Kipling Effect is based on a real experience. My friend Muller and I lived in an eccentric woman’s living room named Carrie Kipling. She lived with turmoil and anxieties mostly related to exaggerated health concerns and sketchy manipulative user friends. My friend and I had to navigate through her world and spend more time focusing on both of our mutual main purpose. We both wanted to write as much as possible. We gave up comfort, space and even a little sanity to make it a priority. We discovered how to keep our wits about us, relinquish control and also learned how to trust in the experience.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Just write in a Paradox between straightforward storytelling and abstract poetry under different names. Which already mentioned. This is somewhat due to growing up with two different names Bob and Edgar.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
James Thurber for sure. His universally relatable stories appealed to me. Everyday life events become extraordinary experiences. Charles Bukowski influenced me later on in life. His street gritty life detail always appealed to me. Seth Godin’s book Purple Cow as well
What are you working on now?
I am working on reediting Bob Eager book entitled Darkside Relapsing. It is a satire on Personal Manifestos.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have become good at Twitter have discovered a good group of authors who are happy to help retweet information. Facebook groups as well
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep doing it no matter what don’t let anyone stop you. Learn from other writers on promotion and marketing. Realize you are in this for the long haul.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write in your own voice. A teacher Paul Morris taught that to me.
What are you reading now?
I am getting ready to Read What Are the Odds ; from Crack addict to CEO by Mike Lindell
What’s next for you as a writer?
Keep marketing and join meetup groups. Keep posting in facebook groups and join the open mic scene.
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?
My Life and Hard Times by James Thurber
Purple Cow Seth Godin
Alice Cooper Golf Monster
Charles Bukowski What Matters Most Is How Well You Walk Through The Fire
Author Websites and Profiles
Edgar Rider Website
Edgar Rider Amazon Profile
Edgar Rider’s Social Media Links
Goodreads Profile
Facebook Profile
Twitter Account