Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am from Australia, South Australia, and have written 2 books so far, with more planned.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The last book I published was King Arthur vs Robin Hood. It is a fantasy featuring the two titular characters in an all-new world. The idea started when I had separate projects for each character, and I wasn’t happy with how they were progressing. With that going nowhere, I combined the two ideas to have both characters in the same world.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No clue. I don’t think I could answer that accurately as I’m not the best judge of my own writing. So maybe that’s the unusual habit? Or maybe it’s that I write nearly exclusively in chronological order, with a rough framework of what the ending is supposed to be. Not sure if that is unusual though.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
To start with, J. R. R. Tolkien. I found his books and worlds fascinating as a young boy. Also George R. R. Martin (of a Song of Ice and Fire), Jonathan Stroud (of the Bartimaeus series), are big inspirations. Realistically, every book influences and inspires in some way.
What are you working on now?
Part 2, the sequel and final part to King Arthur vs Robin Hood.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Getting the name and cover of the book out there as much as possible. The more eyes see it the better, which hopefully translates to sales and good reviews.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Know how to market yourself and get your name out there. You can write the best book in the world, but if no one knows about it, they can’t buy it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Read a lot. Absorb writing styles, ideas, and get your head in the zone to write.
What are you reading now?
I am between books at the moment. Looking at re-reading an old favorite soon, maybe Mortal Engines or the Bartimaeus series.
What’s next for you as a writer?
After King Arthur vs Robin Hood 2, I have a number of different projects to start on. The Tales of Terrantis, an epic sprawling over a whole world’s history, or even a sci-fi!
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?
How to survive a desert island.
LOTR: The Return of the King – JRR Tolkien
Gardens of the Moon (Malazan) – Steven Erikson
A blank book (to write something myself)
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