Interview With Author John McNally
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Born in Belfast in 1969 I was more interested in throwing petrol bombs and stones than my homework. Something I do regret. This is my first attempt at a book although I have several writing pads at home blotted with decent ideas.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Devine Intervention. I like stories with a good start, a good middle and a good ending. I selfishly wrote this for myself because I loath getting to the end of a great book only to find the protagonist just died of V.D. or something else as mundane.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write everything free-hand first and before going near my laptop.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I read Dickens under duress from my Mum and ended up being addicted to the man's work! Would read a RSVP card if it was written by either Roddy Doyle or Stephen King and vehemently believe failure to read Deloris Claiborne should incur an immediate custodial sentence!
What are you working on now?
An Irish zombie apocalypse story centring around a group of kids coming back from an island music festival to find the mainland in tatters. It's a romantic comedy.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I haven't worked that one out yet, but will keep you updated.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing, keep working hard and keep believing in yourself! If anybody tells you you cant, or you're not good enough… f*@k 'em… they've got bad taste.
What are you reading now?
Devine Intervention by this Irish guy called J.M. McNally. I cannot put it down and I heard he's really good looking too.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Getting into a physical fight with executives from Netflix and Prime over my book rights.
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?
David Copperfield, Papillion, Deloris Claiborne & Hustler.
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