Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is James Porzio, I am a nineteen year old boy living in the south suburbs of Chicago around thirty minutes from the city. I have been writing for a long time, but Arthur King is my first full length novel. I live at home with my Parents, Brother, Sister, and my dog Duke. I was atten
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Arthur King and the Knights of the New Round Table. It has been a story that I have had in my head since I was fifteen and I finally decided to put to paper. I was mostly inspired by other young adult fiction authors I have read, and of course I have always been obsessed with Arthurian legend.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write a bulk of my stories in a hammock I made in my back yard. I like to be relaxed and just let my brain take me away into another world.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My favorite authors are J.K. Rowling, Rick Riordan, Marie Lu, and Ann Aguirre. All of their writings have deeply influenced me, but I have been inspired mostly by Marie Lu’s “Legend” series.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on the first Arthur King sequel, and I am always coming up with new ideas for other books and series. I am also working on my clothing brand Hooligan Apparel.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use Facebook for the most part, but I also use Instagram and Twitter.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If you have an idea that you think would be a good book, just run with it. Sit down and frame the story, don’t try to write out the first chapter right away. Get a notebook and describe your characters, and your setting, and the plot. Make everything as vibrant and detailed as possible before trying to write the actual story. It basically gives you source material to look back on and write about.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I ever heard about writing came from my mom. She said “If you want to write, then just write. Who cares what people think of it.”
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading Marie Lu’s “The Young Elites”.
What’s next for you as a writer?
As a writer I plan on expanding my fan base, and trying to get my name and work out to more people. Of course also working on the Arthur King sequel is an important thing too.
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?
It sounds silly, but I would definitely want some survival books. Maybe by Bear Grylls or something. But the other two would be “The Catcher in the Rye” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”.
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