Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Justin Dew, and I’m a graphic designer. I have two cats, and I enjoy cosplay and photography.
The Voice in His Head is my Debut Novel. I’m currently writing the sequel. I have three books that I’ve written before, but those are old shame, and will likely never see the light of day.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Voice in His Head was inspired by a few things. The first was my love of fantasy like the Dresden Files and the Magicians. I was always interested in World War II, and the Aether Cycle is a way to let me explore that setting.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really? I typically don’t write entire chapters at once. Usually they’re written scene by scene on my phone. I have ADD and sometimes its hard to focus while I’m just sitting on my laptop and then I compile the chapter in Google Docs and go from there.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Oh, gosh. This is a *loaded question* My first forays into Fantasy were The Lord of The Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia, but I’m a huge fan of the Magicians by Lev Grossman. He writes about how magic *is* pain, and I can see that. I’m also influenced by urban fantasy writers like Jim Butcher, Kim Harrison, and Carrie Vaughn. But I’ve read hundreds, if not thousands of novels, and each one has influenced me a certain way.
What are you working on now?
When I’m not working, I’m marketing The Voice in His Head, and I’m working on it’s sequel, The Three Queens.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Reddit has really helped my sales, and I’m extensively advertised through Facebook. Facebook is my social media platform of choice.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write! Even when you think it’s garbage, write. Journal. Express yourself. You’re writing a novel, but you’re also painting a picture. You can always fix mistakes.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Butt in Chair, Hands on Keyboard, and show don’t tell.
What are you reading now?
Right now, I’m working through Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully the New York Times Bestseller list, followed by an Amazon adaptation. All jokes aside, I’m working on the sequel to the Voice in His Head.
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?
This would be a tough one, but I’d bring books that dealt with survival. Outdoorsy I am not.
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