Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello freaky readers! I am James Thomas and have slaved over my debut novel for quite some time. I am currently working on book number two. I have been an educator in the science area for over 25 years. I know, I have patience and resilience. I enjoy the finer things in life; A family, raising some kids, hiking, biking, composing music. I also enjoy some extreme sports as I am a hang glider pilot. The sensation of pure freedom is indescribable.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
I wrote ‘A Game Of Red.’ I have been thinking about this book for most of my life. I created a world of corruption. Basically, I envisioned the current society continuing on its path. I have seen many things change from when I was a kid. I have seen parts of technology ruin several things in several lives. I created a world where if things keep going this way, it may not be our best society.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Being so new, I am not aware of what I am not aware of. LOL.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My first novel is one of my favorite. I started reading later in life (high school.) The book ‘On A Pale Horse’ by Piers Anthony changed my life. After that, I was a reader. There were several books over the years that I loved. “Pillars of the earth” was a book that I felt like I didn’t just read it…I lived it. Robert Mccammon happens to be my favorite author, but I have read quite a few I really enjoy. Michael Crighton, Piers Anthony, Robert Mccammon, some Stephen King, James Rollins, and others make my top books.
What are you working on now?
I am currently working on book two of my ‘blood games’ series. The series is a sci-fi horror dystopian novel. I am fascinated with the mind. How it works, why we do the things we do, etc…
This series is NOT for the faint of heart. I tried to be as true as I could be and had to write some intense scenes.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Currently, I am very GREEN when it comes to promotion. I use Amazon, bookcovers has helped with with ads, I have created my own website where I sell my own book, and facebook. Of course, I have a goodreads account, but haven’t been able to utilize them very well yet.
I have to face it, I’m not very good at marketing or using social media at all.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t overwhelm yourself. Writing a book is a major project. Just take one step at a time, form a habit for writing everyday. The most important thing…see it through. Finish your novel. Start another.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Get it done.
What are you reading now?
I just finished book four of James Rollins Sigma series and am reading book 6 of the ‘Jhereg’ series by Stephen Brust.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To get better. That’s it.
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 bible, pillars of the earth, swan song, battlefield earth.
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