Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I currently live near Bristol, in the UK. I’ve previously written 8 (unpublished) novels: Floating Hair is my 9th, which I have self-published.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Floating Hair. The starting point was Salem’s Lot by Stephen King, which is my favourite of his novels. I just liked the idea of a character living in the town as a child, and having a traumatic experience. He leaves, becomes an adult, and goes through a tragedy: returning to the womb-like safety of his childhood town. His childhood trauma then ties in with the adult plot.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I usually write between 2 and 4 in the morning.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King was the author who inspired me to become a writer: Salem’s Lot particularly influencing me.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on a sequel to Floating Hair.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’ve had some success using Amazon Ads, albeit the costs greatly outweigh the royalties from sales. Bargain Booksy and Robin Reads have been the 2 most successful promotion sites so far. Will be interested to see how my promotions across the 5 awesomebookpromotion.com websites perform in April!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Every author is different. By all means listen to what works for other authors, but don’t feel obliged to follow their advice.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t wear grey and green together.
What are you reading now?
Complete ghost stories by M R James.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Continue working upon my Floating Hair sequel.
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?
Fellowship of the Ring, The Silence of the Lambs, A Christmas Carol, and Complete Books of Charles Fort (I’m cheating a little, but I’ve got them in a single volume!)
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