Interview With Author Joseph Di Lella
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have spent the majority of my life as an educator at the college level, and currently teach private students online.
Since Covid-19 hit, I spent a majority of my free time writing books – and currently have published SIX books on Kindle – with another two in the hopper that are almost completed!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The last published non-fiction book is titled, Graduate School Blues, inspired by my time higher education pursuing my masters and doctoral degrees. It is hope that this book can help others navigate the social, emotional and intellectual storms all graduate students endure during their time after their undergraduate days.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Nothing special – just trying to write something of importance each day, perhaps 1-3 pages?
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Ray Bradbury, Harlan Ellison, Mark Twain, and Julia Cameron.
What are you working on now?
A non-fiction basketball book titled, Roundball Memories, USA: Letters to a Fan.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Research and promote your book on websites, fan pages and Facebook!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing and never, ever give up!!!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“There’s always a way!”
What are you reading now?
Self-help writing books
What’s next for you as a writer?
To complete the two books I currently have in-progress.
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?
Something Wicked This Way Comes, Illustrated Man, and The Martian Chronicles – all by Ray Bradbury