Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have been a professional magician for 35 years and served in the military in an intelligence position. I have always written about things I have knowledge in, and in the case of the Wizard Series I have combined the two. This is my third book, however, the first fiction writing. I am currently working on the sequel as well as completing the outline for a third book in the series.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Wizard – Dirty Secrets. The inspiration for this book came as I was performing a magic show for a group of defense agency officials. One of the attendees said, “Your skills would be great as a spy.” I remember going home and writing down the title which came to me while driving home. The rest as they sat is history.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write when the inspiration hits me, and have been known to wake up in the middle of the night with an idea. I actually have a flashlight and pen and paper on my nightstand for those moments.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stuart Woods, David McCullough, John Grisham, Tom Clancy
What are you working on now?
The sequel to the first book titled “Wizard – Fools Gold.” I also have the outline for “Wizard – Ship of Fools,” which will be the third book in the series.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Daily posting on Facebook and other book and publishing sites.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
With electronic mediums anyone can get published. You never know if you might be the next Tom Clancy. Don’t give up on your dreams.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“If you are going to do something, just do it but do it right.” – My Father
What are you reading now?
Re-reading Clear and Present Danger.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Sequel to this book and toying with the idea of writing the first book as a movie screenplay.
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?
Four books on Survival.
Author Websites and Profiles
Lawrence Berry Website