Interview With Author John Gikas
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
• I am a novice author with a heart for everyday resilience, humor, and the beauty of human connection. Wheelchair bound and paraplegic with an autoimmune disease named Multiple Sclerosis. Having spotting in both my brain and spine. The number of books I have written is one and my debut collection, To Our Health, celebrates life’s imperfect moments with wit, warmth, and a deep appreciation for the people who help us through.
When I’m not writing, we’re imagining inclusive travel adventures, building creative platforms that foster community, or simply savoring a well-seasoned meal shared with family. Through all his projects, John remains rooted in gratitude—celebrating the gestures, relationships, and stories that keep us going.
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What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
To Our Health! A Collection of Short Stories. Physical Rehabilitation and numerous hospitals stays. Lastly, a challenge from a registered nurse, he said to put the remotedown and start writing!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Looking at the moments in life and creating a story from those. For example, losing a spoon and making it a mystery adventure story!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
“The Power of Habit” by Dhiggs
“Great Expectations”
“JurassicPark”
“The Jungle Book”
What are you working on now?
As of now I am busy with promotion for my book. After that I plan on writing a sequel, giving more life to each story!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook
Amazon’s author central
Instagram
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be persistent, don’t give up! Find inspiration everywhere and in everything.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Οι πολλές γνώμες βουλιάζουν το καράβι.
Too many opinions sink the ship
What are you reading now?
The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly.
What’s next for you as a writer?
A fan has inspired a sequel to my book, mainly elaborating on the characters lives.
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 Synekdemos
Jurassic Park
How to Survive on a Dessert Island
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