Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m an Irish author, I’m 35yrs old, 6ft tall I’m as nerdy as can be, I work out for research purposes and I dance and sing when no one can hear or see me.
My passion is creating expansive worlds where the reader can explore and lose themselves in however they see fit.I’m fascinated by folklore from around the world more so now that science has gotten to the point that the lore is almost factual.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The last book is Paramour Unbound, and it was inspired by a few factors that came together at the perfect time.
1/ I was in a dark personal place and it set the tone for one of the subplots
2/ I had happened to stumble across a Terry Pratchett speech on YouTube.
3/ A woman I was falling for asked me to finish the draft, for her. I of course said yes.
It all came together within the space of two weeks and from it came my personal favourite body of work.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I try to simulate the atmosphere of the scene(s) by recreating thunderstorms, rain fall, arranging my garden to simulate a forested area feeling. I could just listen to YouTube effects but I personally find it more intising to be in the thick of it.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. – The Discworld series by Terry Pratchett. – The Neverending Story by Michael Ende. – A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket.
The tone of these books and style of writing the worlds created the characters their all done so well and are so expansive and in-depth.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on the 3rd book of the Eiru Saga series currently Untitled and am recording videos for my YouTube channel. Once lockdown is over I’ll be arranging a local book tour as well as a little surprise I’m working on for my readers.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I had some serious trouble with this at first but I’ve found Wix.com to be very helpful and easy to use as a base platform but promoting is tricky.
Amazon, Twitter Instrgam is great for promoting your book
Facebook is great for advertising your platform (website) which can house links directly to your books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
a blank page can be daunting so fill it quickly, editing happens once you’ve stopped writing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“in order to have the things tomorrow others won’t have you must do the things today others won’t do”
everyone wants the gold at the end of the rainbow but very few want to work for it or make the sacrifices for it. I was always told to think long term when reaching out for the goal.
What are you reading now?
I’m reading The Counterfeiter’s Daughter by Victoria Marswell. So far, it’s a great read I won’t give anything away but suspense, adventure & thrills its really good.
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?
Only 4 oh wow. I want my library with me um, I’m a big Terry Pratchett fan so I would bring.
1/ The Last Hero A Discworld Fable by Terry Pratchett.
2/ The Hogfather by Terry Pratchett.
3/ The Wolfman by Jonathan Maberry.
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4/ The Neverending Story by Michael Ende.
if I can sneak a 5th book along with me it would be “Stephen King the Langoliers”.
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