Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name’s Liam, obviously.
I’ve only written one book as of yet, but it’s great.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest and only book is ‘microwave nouveau’ and it’s been inspired by my life, and living in the city, and the everyday existential terror that comes with it, along with the dry humour that inspires.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m old school so I like to write everything using the laws of physics.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
There are too many to mention. I read a lot of cerebral kinda fantasy and science fiction. Anything weird is okay by me.
What are you working on now?
I’m writing more poetry. Thinking about a novel.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have no clue what I’m doing, so sometimes I just stick my head out of the window and yell at people walking by.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Get a job that pays you well.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The advice that I just gave you.
What are you reading now?
The Southern Reach trilogy by Jeff Vandermeer.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Writing more.
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?
My own book. Jeremy Clarkson’s autobiography. A Beano annual. That’s it.
Author Websites and Profiles
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