Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a nineteen-year-old teenage boy who lives in a small town in East Africa. Born in a middle-class family, I was one of those few children whose parents managed to take them to school. Ever since I was ten, I have always been fascinated by the Personal Computer. This somewhat led to my love for tech-related stuff.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Network Hacking for Starters. It is the second book I’m writing and it is about creating awareness on how personal computer networks can be broken into by hackers. The book also helps people gain knowledge on how they can secure their computer networks in this digital age.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I do. I usually start by writing down the book using good-old pen and paper. After I finish writing the book on paper, I then type it on my laptop. I know that just typing it all at once will be faster, but I feel like my ideas flow freely when writing on paper. Plus it makes me feel like I’m some classical writer.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The books I have written are non-fiction and draw a lot of influence from the Dummies books. I liked those books because they could make topics like Economics and Finance seem interesting and fun. Just like the Dummies books, I also try to write non-fiction that does not make the reader fall asleep out of boredom.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a book on ethical hacking as a whole. Unlike the previous books, will cover the entire topic on ethical hacking and not just a small section. I’m still a school going person and also lazy as hell but the book should be done after a few months with the proper motivation.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Whenever I publish a new book, I offer it for free after a few days to gain some reviews and feedback on the Amazon page. I highly recommend any new author to combine social media marketing with free offers, let everyone know it free only for a limited period. You won’t gain any cash but you will increase your rankings as people read your book.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I’m kind of a new author myself really. So if I was to offer advice to new authors, I would probably tell them not to give up on their first try. Success only comes to those who keep on trying when others have stopped.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I have ever heard? hmmm…… There is always something new to be learned every day, so go on your day to day activities with an open mind.
What are you reading now?
I have been reading political books of late. Currently, I am reading The Prince by Machiavelli
What’s next for you as a writer?
I plan to experiment with fiction in the near future. Maybe give science fiction a try.
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?
Twelve Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson
Ghost in the Wires by Kevin Mitnick
The River and the Source by Margaret Ogola
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