Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have always enjoyed writing, but didn’t really attempt penning a novel until 2013, when I put together my first book, Beat the Clock. My novels are action/adventure genre, and I served with the British military from 1976-1990. I tend to set the books in places that I have spent time, and I was lucky enough to live in many places worldwide with my job, even after leaving the military.
I’ve written 11 novels, one children’s book, and a non-fiction guide to selling.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The latest release is called Skeleton Coast, the fourth in a series of books featuring a hero called Alex Green. My novels tend to follow topical stuff, then take it to a new level. This one is about an offshore diamond mining company where the product is disappearing. Alex is called in to find out why.
I’m also about a month away from a new release, The Taliban and The Soldier.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I think of almost all of my plots in the middle of the night!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Anything in the same genre as my own books. Fast action, strange ideas, page turners.
What are you working on now?
As mentioned, The Taliban and The Soldier is the next up. It is about a soldier meeting up with an IED in Afghanistan with all of the usual grisly consequences. It’s about him rebuilding his life, and eventually trying to do something to help the country where everything went so wrong.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I really only use Amazon, plus social media through Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Never give up. Finishing a book is such a great feeling!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Hindsight is twenty-twenty vision. So true. We’re all experts after the event!
What are you reading now?
Nothing right now. Editing the new book is taking up all of my time.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Another book is already forming… Probably set in the mountains of Pakistan, but spreading to the rest of the world. A little like a boulder rolling down a mountain, smashing to pieces in a river, then joining an ocean, washing up in another land. I liken that to my main character.
Still early days!
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?
A book about what you can eat and drink without killing yourself.
Maybe something by Tolkien – his books take ages to read!
Perhaps a Tom Sharp novel – you’re bound to need a laugh at some time!
Author Websites and Profiles
Gordon Clark Amazon Profile