Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in Bristol in the United Kingdom, where I still live with my wife of twenty one years, Sara. I enjoy reading science fiction and fantasy, and love getting up early and having a quiet morning to write, with a mug of Earl Grey tea beside me. I enjoy gardening, hiking and movies. I also enjoy travel, and finding new places to get lost. My favourite destination is Italy.
My first book, Titan Fleet: The Invictus is available on Amazon and I am currently working on Book II of the Titan Fleet series, entitled Titan Fleet: The Robur.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is Titan Fleet: The Invictus. I began this book after the sad passing of my mother, Jean Black in 2013, which drove me to achieve my dream of having a published novel. My mother always encouraged me to do the best I could, and I promised her that one day I would finish something.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write early in the morning, and starting at around 5am on a Saturday and Sunday is when I tend to do my best writing. I have to have cup of Earl Grey tea to get me started. When I write, I see the story unfold in my mind as a film, and I write to describe what is happening. I do write single words down in my sparks book, and can remember whole chapters of work that I want to include from that one word.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My favourite authors are Stephen King, Terry Pratchett, James Herbert, Jules Verne. My favourite books as child, which kept me interested in books were Swallows and Amazons, Huckleberry Finn, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
What are you working on now?
I am working on the second in the Titan Fleet series, Titan Fleet: The Robur. I also have several projects in the planning stage, a horror book, a fantasy book and joint book with my wife, Sara.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I find Twitter a good place to not only promote my book, but also to meet new friends and link with other authors.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t make excuses – just write it! It’s easier than you think, and such an awesome sense of achievement when you do finish.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t worry about your word count. You will get to the end when you get to the end. You when know this when it happens.
What are you reading now?
Hollowland by Amanda Hocking.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To continue to promote my first book, and try to get my name and work known, while writing my second and third books. Being able to connect with other people in the world through my words.
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 SAS Survival Guide 🙂
Lord of the Rings
Swallows and Amazons
Around the World in 80 Days
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