Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Although I was born in England I am from Cyprus. Being a psychologist I began writing books on psychology and then felt the intense desire to venture into writing fiction. Being a good story teller, I want to write books that affect the heart as well as the mind. Unfortunately, my English humour follows me everywhere I go! and you will see a little of this in my books. When I tell a story, I like to blend tragedy with heart-warming elements.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
When Shadows fall. It is the second book in the ‘Man from the Yard’ Series. My inspiration for writing it is several personal, but dark, stories I had heard from some friends of mine.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I do not write anything down or outline anything (except names) when I write. It’s all up there! (he said, pointing to his head and smiling.)
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Dostoyevski (especially Brothers Karamazov)
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (by an unknown author)
Shakespeare (Twelfth Night)
What are you working on now?
When Shadows Fall part II
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have only recently began exploring this. Up till now I have been focusing on writing so I couldn’t really say. Sorry!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t sit down to write on days when you feel you don’t “feel it”. If you not in the “zone” better not to write, because if you push and pressure yourself to write when your like this, this will detract from the quality. Even if you’ve set a “finish by” date, don’t push it if you don’t feel at least a minimal flow.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Edit your book a minimum of four times.
What are you reading now?
My books!!
What’s next for you as a writer?
To write books in other genres apart from suspense thrillers. I have a drama and a romance story in mind, both waiting to be put on paper.
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?
The Bible.
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