Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hi. I’ve written only one book. I first came up with the plan to write a novel when I was about 23. However, the idea I had was very bold. I wanted to create a theory of everything as well as mindset principles which will help people to live the life of their dreams. Very ambitious, I know. I completed a bachelors in psychological science just to help me to write the novel and researched everything I could. And finally, 17 years after first conceiving the idea, I finally published the book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Synchronicity of Ulysses. I wanted to live the life of my dreams and I wanted to share with others the wisdom to also do this.
Also, the novel is a genre called visionary fiction. Think ‘The Alchemist’ by Paulo Coelho and ‘The Celestine Prophecy’ by James Redfield. These are novels which are designed to offer you wisdom as you read an entertaining story. I must admit that when I first read ‘The Celestine Prophecy’ that triggered my desire to write a similar novel.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I actually am happy to have finished my book. As I believe that life is to be lived, not in front of a laptop typing away. But for most of my writing it was spent laying in my bed in the evening with my laptop on top of me.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
See above (‘The Alchemist’ and ‘The Celestine Prophecy’).
I like these type of novels as I like to learn as I read. I feel guilty just reading without growing as a person at the same time. Reading is a very personal, introverted activity, and I would rather be spending time with people otherwise. I mostly read non fiction books as I can learn the most from these.
What are you working on now?
Living my life to the fullest.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am not sure yet as I have only just released this book.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
You have to feel that writing a book is a ‘have to’. A ‘must’. Because if you don’t believe that you have to do it, that you need to publish a novel as part of your life’s work, then you will struggle to show up consistently to write.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“You’re ready now”.
What are you reading now?
Nothing at the moment. I still haven’t read my novel in paperback form. I think it will be an interesting experience to do so, so that will be my next book.
What’s next for you as a writer?
If I was ever to write anything else it would be a comedy movie script – something completely different.
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 book and three books I haven’t read before.
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George: Thank you, for sharing your fascinating ideas with others. I am going to look up your book. I, too, have read The Alchemist and the Celestine Prophecy, plus another, Mutant Message Down Under. You are very wise and I congratulate you for writing a book, also for striving to live and write the life and work you choose. It is so easy to follow the path forged by millions, but not so easy to forge your own or that which only a few have made. Yet, if it is the way you are meant to go, then nothing else will quite fit, will it? Good luck with your writing! Sincerely, Corrine Ardoin