Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have a series of books called Maya Cosmic Number Puzzles. Most of the books have 165 puzzles and their solutions and can be found at www.kukulcanmedia.com We have 170 in English and over 100 in about eight other languages. I have written more than 8 books and I have also included short stories as part of the puzzle books. I am also an artist and have produced paintings of Mayan Spirits and many Outerworld Abstracts.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Blue Feather is my latest book and I am working on more books about the Mayan Spirits. I was inspired by reading books about the Mayan Spirits and the beliefs of the Ancient Mayans.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write at night when the Internet is at its greatest speed. Usually that means the wee hours of the morning between midnight and three.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Edgar Allan Poe, Robert Heinlein, Alexander Dumas, Robert E. Howard
What are you working on now?
Finishing two different series of books which should take another four years
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
www.kukulcanmedia.com where I sell my books and my artwork.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t expect the road to be easy.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Enjoy life because it often ends too quickly.
What are you reading now?
I read more than 500 books when I was younger and now I only write, paint, and create abstracts.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Living long enough to finish the series..
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, Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexander Dumas, How to Eat Monkey Meat and Like It
Author Websites and Profiles
juan blanco Website