Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a former journalist who is now living in a small town bordering the Kruger National Park in South Africa, where I write full-time. I have written one book, and just co-authored another.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Rhino Crash has just been released in July, which is a co-authored memoir about my friend Nick Newman’s incredible experiences while monitoring and protecting endangered black rhinos in South Africa. Nick was also diagnosed with ADHD and Asperger’s shortly after leaving this position, at the age of 41.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I listen to the same one-hour playlist of piano music on repeat while writing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
It’s quite difficult to answer this, as I usually feel inspired after reading fiction books, yet I’ve only written non-fiction books. I do however in particular appreciate the writing of Khaled Hosseini (A thousand splendid suns) and Harry Middleton (The earth is enough).
What are you working on now?
I’m currently still working on the launch campaign of The Rhino Crash, but the next book is in the pipeline – which will be another co-authored book for a local safari field guide in the area.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
BookBub is of course said to be the holy grail – we’re still waiting to hear whether our book will be accepted (fingers crossed).
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t fret about the layout and the formatting and all those things that create cobwebs in your head when you need to start writing. It’s so much simpler once you’ve been through all of it though to tell new authors not to worry about it, but it honestly doesn’t matter one bit. The only thing you need to do is to write. Don’t put unnecessary pressure on yourself. Just keep going and keep believing in yourself and the story you’re writing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
It’s actually a quote I saw during a very challenging time in my life. I lifted my coffee mug at a restaurant and the paper coaster under it had David Allen’s wise words on it: “You can do anything but not everything”
What are you reading now?
I’m busy with Paulo Coelho’s “The Pilgrimage”
What’s next for you as a writer?
Another co-authored book.
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 Earth is Enough by Harry Middleton
Ivory, Apes & Peacocks by Alan Root
Any of the Harry Potter books
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