Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a science teacher from Dover. I have currently written four books. I am working on a murder mystery fantasy novel. Agatha Christie meets Tolkien.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
50 things to do during lockdown.
I was inspired to write it to help others during lockdown and to raise money for charity.
50% of profits of paid for books will be donated to help charities during the coronavirus crisis.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I once become so engrossed in writing that I wrote all night.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Tolkien. David Eddings. CS Lewis. Agatha Christie. James Patterson. Jeffrey Deaver.
What are you working on now?
Several projects.
Unwrap the seaweed. How to cope in a crisis (Coronavirus special)
Under an elven sky. (A fantasy murder mystery)
Wheres the professor. An escape room in a book to play at home).
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Tell as many people as you can about them.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep on trying. It is not an easy task to get your books sold.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best way to write is ………… write.
What are you reading now?
Closed Casket by Hannah
What’s next for you as a writer?
Write, write and write some more.
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.
The Lord of the Rings (Is that three books)?
Illusions by Richard Bach.
Mere Christianity C.S. Lewis.
Author Websites and Profiles
Mark Rixon Amazon Profile