Interview With Author Mark Montilla
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Mark Montilla—creator of 60-Second Books, a series of fast, high-impact reads built for people who need real results now. I write like your life depends on it, because sometimes… it does.
I’ve written and published multiple books, including The 60-Second Job, The 60-Second Mind, and The Secret of Success. Each one is short, powerful, and built for readers who are tired of waiting, overthinking, or settling.
I hold a degree in Psychology from UCLA, and I focus on helping people make bold moves—especially when everything’s on the line.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest release is The 60-Second Job: Get Hired Fast—a book for anyone who’s been ignored, ghosted, or rejected while job hunting. It’s inspired by real frustration: watching smart, talented people get passed over because they didn’t know how to win attention in the first 10 seconds.
This book gives readers a clear, battle-tested advantage. If you’re applying for jobs, this isn’t optional reading—it’s survival gear.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write like I’m on a countdown clock. Every idea has to deliver value in seconds—or it gets deleted. I don’t wait for motivation. I write early, write fast, and write with impact. I also write my back cover before the first chapter—because if I can’t sell the core idea in a few bold lines, I’m not ready to write it.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The first books I ever read shaped everything: Nightmares and Dreamscapes by Stephen King, Little Myth Marker by Robert Asprin, and The Elfstones of Shannara by Terry Brooks. Those weren’t just stories—they were awakenings.
King taught me the power of tension and truth. Asprin gave me permission to mix intelligence with humor. Brooks lit the fire for epic, world-changing stakes. I didn’t read them as entertainment—I read them like blueprints.
Those early books made me believe that words could be weapons, and storytelling could actually change the reader. That’s the DNA in every book I write now.
What are you working on now?
I’m growing the 60-Second series with bold new titles on happiness, personal growth, and career reinvention. These books don’t waste time—they cut straight to results. Fast reads. Real impact. No filler. Just action.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m just starting out on social media.
Right now, I’m focused on Facebook—especially groups—to share my books and connect with readers.
It’s all new, but I’m learning fast and committed to growing every day.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes. Don’t write for approval. Don’t chase likes. Write something so powerful it offends indifference. Be clear, bold, and real. Finish the book. And market like you’re saving lives. Because someone out there needs exactly what you’re afraid to publish.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard came from Fred Rogers:
“You don’t have to do anything sensational for people to love you.”
It reminded me that worth isn’t earned—it’s recognized. You don’t need to perform, impress, or prove anything to be valuable. That mindset changed how I write, how I live, and how I see success.
What are you reading now?
Right now, I’m reading The Shining by Stephen King.
It’s a masterclass in atmosphere, tension, and psychological depth. Even decades later, King’s storytelling still hits hard.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m building 60-Second Books one step at a time.
Right now, it’s just me—writing, sharing, and learning as I go. But the vision is bigger: simple books, real tools, and a growing community that helps people take action fast. Every book I write is a small step toward something that matters.
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 Stand by Stephen King – for its epic scope, unforgettable characters, and moral weight.
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky – to wrestle with life’s biggest questions.
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens – for its timeless storytelling and emotional depth.
Hamlet by William Shakespeare – for its psychological complexity and poetic power.
Each one brings something different: survival, philosophy, heart, and introspection.
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