Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a Canadian who was born in Toronto, but raised in a Markham. When I was sixteen I discovered the art of writing as a great past time because I wasn’t the most social person. I became obsessed with writing after in had written a couple of short stories using fictional characters based off people in knew and my own life experiences. After graduating high school, I knew that I wanted to be a writer. I enjoy writing fiction, non-fiction, comedy, and romance books on topics, events, and personal stories that are fascinating to me.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I published my first fiction book on January 30th titled ‘The Girl Problem’, a book about a young man named Conor who has struggled with being overweight his whole life. His awakening day finally comes after tragedy hits, causing a chain of life changing events to be set in motion that would force him to go on an unexpected and inconvenient journey of self-betterment. This book was inspired by a time in my life when I was struggling with my weight.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think I do, the only thing I need to write is a laptop and some peace and quiet. When I write, I tend to speak to myself to see if what I’m writing sounds good or not. So, when I write I choose to do it in a quiet isolated place because if I wrote in a public setting then I’d look like a crazy person talking to myself.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The two books series of ‘The Hobbit’ by J. R. R. Tolkien, and ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ by Jeff Kinney are my favorite books. I’m not really big on reading, but I found both book series to be very engaging and interesting to read.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on my second book. It’ll be a humor filled combination of real life stories of mine, as way as an opinion piece on events that are going on in the world right now.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
For me I think Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are the most effective methods for promoting my books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
“Life is short, don’t let your fear of failure control your chances of success.”
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Be humble, let no one set your limits for you, set them yourself.”
What are you reading now?
Nothing at the moment.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Preparing my next book for publish.
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?
The Girl Problem – J.J August
Diary of a Wimpy Kid – Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules – Jeff Kinney
The Hobbit – J. R. R. Tolkien
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