Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m 45 years old and have been writing and storytelling for as long as I can remember. This is the first time I’ve pursued actually publishing books. I’ve published one inspirational book about happiness and am about to release a free e-book about relationships.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Be Happy – The Foundation of a Happy Relationship: 12 Principles for Leading a Happy Life. Miranda (my Fiancee/Editor/Co-Author) is my inspiration. She outlines my ideas for me, she edits my work, she also makes sure I get my writing time in each day. She also does a lot of the promotional work and the behind the scenes stuff so I can focus on turning out words. She is my source of inspiration.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to create a quiet space and play epic soundtrack music like from LoTR, GoT, Dr. Who, etc..
What are you working on now?
A book about what communication is, how to do it with practical exercises and tools for when it goes wrong. No title yet.
I’ve also started outlining with Miranda a YA novel. No details yet 🙂
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write. Writing is production, your production is words. I track each day how many words I produce. This is how I set targets and I work towards them each day.
Don’t get caught up in editing while writing. During your writing time, write! I don’t use word or fancy editing software for a first draft, I use something like Notepad. Write and keep writing. There is plenty of time for editing later. All those squiggly lines distract you from creating and really getting your job done, which is to CREATE!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
What are you reading now?
Emperor of Thorns by Mark Lawrence
What’s next for you as a writer?
Writing as many books as I can. I have lots of advice to give and stories to tell!
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?
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