Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello all my name is Kevin Scott. I am a 26 year old software engineer currently living in Miami, Florida. I know what you are thinking, what’s a software engineer doing writing a book, and a funny book at that? Well you see I have always been a creative person who dabbles in various forms of art such as music, painting, engineering, etc. I have always wanted to write a book but figured nobody would want to read a book written by an engineer. This is my first book and deciding to finally write it was the best decision I have ever made as it has opened me to a whole new world of creativity and fun that I never knew existed.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is call Claire Gone Mad- Letters from an Angry Black Woman and it is a series of emails sent from my mom to myself and the rest of my family. Let’s face it everyone has a crazy family along with some pretty unbelievable stories. I am no different but the difference for me is that I have all my crazy family stories in emails. I decided to publish these emails in honor everyone with a crazy family or family story that people never seem to believe or take seriously. I want my readers to laugh at the insanity in my family while learning to embrace and laugh at all of the eccentricities they see in their own families.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have a very methodical approach to writing. No matter what I always find myself rereading and editing portions of the book and it is always done in a step by step process. I use Word and other software to help me outline my ideas and when I am feeling really spontaneous I will switch things up and resort to using my notepad and pencil. I keep everything as organized as possible with multiple versions of the book floating around on my computer because I do not want to risk losing one bit of it.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My all time favorite author is Agatha Christie. My book is in no way even comparable to her brilliant works but I always enjoy reading her wonderful and complex stories. My goal in writing Claire Gone Mad was to create something that readers would find as entertaining as I find Agatha Christie’s works.
What are you working on now?
Having just finished Claire Gone Mad I have decided to take a break from starting a potential book so I can relax and focus on getting the word out there about my new book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Being a new author I have no methods or go to websites but as soon as I do I will let you know!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice to other writers is that if you have an idea or you have always dreamed of writing your own book then do it. I promise you it will be the most stressful and frustrating time but it is so worth it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be proactive not reactive.
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Claire Gone Mad Vol. 2 of course!
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?
That’s a tough one. I would definitely bring The Great Gatsby, Catch 22, and And Then There Were None.