Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I grew up in Ireland and have a Bachelors Degree in Analytical Science and a Higher Diploma in Archaeology. I’m obsessed with history and archaeology and I regularly volunteer on different archaeological excavations. I worked for over ten years in the pharmaceutical industry and have performed various scientific roles there. I have always enjoyed reading and writing so I decided to start writing fiction stories primarily in the area of historical fiction which I love. My first eBook ‘A Walk in the Brambles and Other Short Stories’ was published in September 2017. I live in Ireland with my beautiful wife and our fantastic baby boy.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is ‘A Walk in the Brambles and Other Short Stories’ and it was inspired by my time in college learning about archaeology and different cultures in the past.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I tend to write more when I’m tired or it’s really late at night!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
As a child I constantly read Enid Blyton books and I really like Dan Brown’s books. I also like Caroline Lawrence’s Roman Mystery books.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on a mystery novella about a kidnapping and a shady conspiracy.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I find Facebook and Twitter can be god at getting the word out about your books
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Come up with a story map. This will help you figure out where each character interacts with each other and where the will end up at the end of your story.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just go and write!
What are you reading now?
Dan Brown’s Origin.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I hope to improve my writing style and to become more focused at writing!
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?
Dan Browns Robert Langdon series of course!
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