Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Published author of six books including two written on commission. Recently signed six literary contracts with Pharos Books, New Delhi, India. My agent, Emerantia Parnall-Gilbert resides in New Zealand, and has supported me since 2010. In addition, I have two contracts with a German publisher called, Tribus Verlag.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I have various methods, philosophical, surreal, biographical, and my favourite writing habit is total abstract, timeless, humorous, free-flow, including poetry.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
H.G. Wells, Monty Python, Douglas Adams, Yuval Noah Harari, Krishnamurti.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Social Media
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice is always attempt to have a literary agent support your work. Without a responsible agent it is nearly impossible to breach the world of traditional publishing and rejection is unfortunately ubiquitous.
What are you reading now?
Sapiens, A Brief History of Humankind
What’s next for you as a writer?
To cooperate with my new publishers in promoting my six titles
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?
A Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. Sapiens, A Brief History of Humankind. Krishnamurti.
Author Websites and Profiles
Leslie Robert Johnson Website