Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Writing started off as a hobby of mine from a very young age, serving as an effective means of satiating my relentlessly active imagination. As the years progressed, despite carving out a successful career for myself in the field of Finance, I only felt truly at peace when putting pen to paper, and conjuring up unique and exciting stories.
After years of flirting with the thought of writing professionally, I made the decision to do just that, and published my first book in 2020 on Amazon, a short, psychological thriller, titled ‘Look into My Eyes’.
I subsequently published my second book, the first entry in an epic tale of witchcraft and wonder, titled ‘Silent Storm’ in 2021.
My desire is to bring joy to the hearts of my readers, and provide them with a pleasant escape from the stresses of reality.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book ‘Silent Storm’ was in the works for roughly eight years before I finally published it.
In the book’s main protagonists, Marie and Vanessa, you find two very strong women, with very different personalities, having to cope with running an Academy for gifted students, amid increasing political and regulatory pressure. However, aside from Marie and Vanessa, there are numerous other badass female characters who are allowed to have their moments as well.
I have always had great admiration for strong, independent women, mainly due to the struggles I have seen my own mother face and overcome as it relates to both her health and her career. My two older sisters are also a main source of inspiration for me, as I have always looked up to them, and still do to this day; so much so that Marie and Vanessa’s characters were created based on their respective temperaments!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I always need to put actual pen to paper in order to get my creative juices flowing. Any attempt to start typing on my laptop without having already written something down beforehand will be met with writer’s block.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King, Libba Bray, R.L Stine, J.D Salinger
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on the next chapter in the Silent Storm series, which follows Marie and Vanessa’s attempts to make sense of the events that unfolded at the end of the first book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Publisher Rocket.
An invaluable tool for indie authors.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If you truly have a dream, no amount of failure or rejection can deter you. There is no giving up!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write stories that you yourself would want to read.
What are you reading now?
The Diviners Series by Libba Bray
What’s next for you as a writer?
To complete the Silent Storm series and move on to another project.
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?
Under the Dome, The Diviners, Catcher in the Rye, Goosebumbs
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