Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have been a writer since I could spell, but an Indie author for about four years. I have 12 books, and short stories on Amazon. Two of them are wide on other retailer sites. I live in Henderson, NV with my wife and 3 sons.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is up for Pre-Order on Amazon, and it is called The Life of Ants. It was inspired by my fascination with human intelligence, and aliens.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I do! I still write with a pencil and a legal pad, and then go to the computer. I’m a little old school.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Ray Bradbury, Richard Matheson, Stephen King, Hugh Howey. All of my Indie writer friends. I’m inspired daily.
What are you working on now?
My book The Life of Ants.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I promote on Social media, email lists, and my website, erniehowardwrites.com
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be humble, don’t get discouraged, and keep writing. Write because you want to. I think there are a lot of people who write because they are in love with being a writer. Write because you are in love with writing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
An empty page can not be edited.
What are you reading now?
Ted Chiang The Story of your life, and others
What’s next for you as a writer?
To keep writing. To get another novel done by 2018.
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 Gunslinger by Stephen King, Wool by Hugh Howey, American Gods by Neil Gaimen, and Bid Time Returned by Richard Matheson.
Author Websites and Profiles
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