Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a Russian author. I write books in the D&D and real RPG genres. 26 books
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I started the long-planned East Valor series. My first book in the framework of the general inter-author franchise is the Web of Worlds. And also the first project in a mix of real RPG / xianxia / wuxia genres.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No, actually
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love Tolkien
What are you working on now?
East Valor series
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m not sure this is the first book in this series that I have translated and plan to sell on Amazon.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
the author needs to work hard and be open to new genres
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
open your mind to the variability of the world
What are you reading now?
nothing special
What’s next for you as a writer?
a wuxia genre
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?
I would take books on agriculture, a botanical atlas, and a medical guide
Author Websites and Profiles
Ivan Shaman Amazon Profile
Ivan Shaman’s Social Media Links
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