Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve written at least five books, two of which have been published by Ecanus Publishing. I started writing when I was fourteen, a long time ago, when someone gave me an old, out of date diary that had blank pages. I filled it with stories and pictures, I’d written and drawn myself.
I think the reason I wanted to write, was because all my family were avid readers, and on my birthday I would receive all kinds of books, which I absolutely devoured.
As I grew older, I joined various writing groups, which encouraged me to step up from short stories, to full novels. I made a few failed attempts at this, because I wasn’t sure what genre I wanted to write in. Then one day someone gave the first book in the Harry Dresden series, by Jim Butcher, and I was hooked; urban fantasy became my niche.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called Through the Gloaming, and is book two in The Silver Flute Trilogy. Originally I was only going to write the first novel, Land of Midnight Days, as a stand alone, but then decided the characters were too good to mothball, and so I continued their adventures in book two, and am currently writing the third, and final novel, Dawn Horizon.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I write a lot sitting in bed with my laptop, and a huge bar of chocolate.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Well, as I said above, Jim Butcher was a huge influence, closely followed by Robin Hobb, also known as Megan Lindholme. Then there’s David Gemmell, Jack Vance, and of course, Sir Terry Pratchett. All these authors’ books gave me the inspiration to write my own, From The Drsden Files, The Assasins series, right up to the Disc World Novels.
What are you working on now?
I’m about halfway to completing Dawn Horizon, the third in The Silver Flute Trilogy.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’ve promoted on Facebook, Goodreads, and my own website, but the best exposure I’ve had are on sites like yours; they’re an absolute God send.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes, and they’ve probably heard it before, but it bears repeating. Never, ever give up on your writing dreams, and make sure you’re work is to a very high standard.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
To believe in myself and my writing. If I don’t, then no one else will.
What are you reading now?
The Firelord’s crown, by Dee Harrison. It’s the first in a series of high fantasy novels, and I can’t wait to get my hands on the next.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Well, once I’ve finished Dawn Horizon, I’m contemplating my next novel, called Horizon. It’s a mixture of high and urban fantasy.
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?
It would have to be Jim Butcher’s Dresden files, and some of the Disc World novels by Sir Terry Pratchett.
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