Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is The Menu. It was inspired by a young man going through the transition of becoming a woman. This was before it became “mainstream” and I thought about the struggles he was going through.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m a constant writer. I always have something to write with and I’m always getting ideas and jotting things down. I guess the biggest habit is taking something from real life and putting it into my books whether it be a name or something that happened.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King, Tess Gerritsen, Kathy Reichs
What are you working on now?
I’m working on the 3rd book in The Alcrest Mysteries. A friend of the main characters is killed and authorities claim it is suicide. Nobody believes it. This one is based on a true story.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Right now it’s Facebook.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be true. Even total fiction has truth in it. And you have to be true to yourself. I, and all of the people around me, swear and therfore my characters swear. I haven’t had that many complaints.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just write!
What are you reading now?
The Martian by Andy Weir
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully to do it professionally. I’d love to quit my job and be an author full time.
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?
101 Ways to Build a Raft from this Book
The Complete Collection of Sherlock Holmes
Author Websites and Profiles
Lorne Oliver Website
Lorne Oliver Amazon Profile
Lorne Oliver’s Social Media Links
Twitter Account