Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am from a small rural town in upstate NY. I am a family man married for 17 years. We have 11 Grandchildren. I have written 2 books. I wrote a children’s book in 1984. Then I wrote THE UNFINISHED in 2015.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
THE UNFINISHED it was inspired by God. Also by a mid day news report on surveillance drones and red light cameras.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes I have to have a television on to drown out the ringing in my ears.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Jack London, Tom Clancy, Stephen king , Walter Farley, C.S. Lewis
What are you working on now?
Vol. 2 of THE UNFINISHED called THE FINISHING
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My blog jdmyers1562.blogspot.com
Facebook @jonathanmyerstheunfinished
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing and don’t give up. Writing is only part of it. You have to work hard to get it published and to make people aware of your book.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
If you have a dream live the dream.
What are you reading now?
THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER
What’s next for you as a writer?
Completing THE FINISHING and letting people know about THE UNFINISHED. Advertising on a fixed budget.
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 HOLY BIBLE, THE BLACK STALLION, THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER, and PET CEMETERY