Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written one book so far and have another coming out in 2021, as well as sequels to my first book, 2051, on the horizon.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
2051 was inspired by all the science fiction and dystopian novels I love, a book looking at the future of the world, crime and society. I love crime television shows as well so that is a huge inspiration, as well as having studied law as well as my degree in English Language & Literature.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to write in bulk. So I plan then write masses and then tend to have sever writers’ block. Like a year or something like that!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Margaret Atwood, JK Rowling of course, Malorie Blackman, Toni Morrison but most of all I would say Oscar Wilde’s The Picture of Dorian Gray, Wuthering Heights and Flashforward by Robert J. Sawyer.
What are you working on now?
I am working on a novel called Consortium, a romance and political book cased on high society only set in the future the the rules have changed but society is still the same.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I don’t think I have a favourite!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Stay true to your original ideas and don’t worry about what sells. People like authenticity and it reads.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t worry about what other people think. Be selfish. That was probably my partner saying that, he tells me that almost every day.
What are you reading now?
A Dance with Dragons part 1 by George R. R. Martin.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Finish my second 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?
I would bring paper to write my next three or four books.
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