Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hello, I am a writer based in Brisbane, Australia.
I’m very excited about finally producing my first ebook and particularly glad that I used a professional editor and a great illustrator to make sure the final product is polished and professional for your reading pleasure!
I have had other writing experience in a range of publications, but this is my first foray into thhe short book format.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My book is called “everyday Ways to Win in Office Life”. It’s the result of spending many years working and observing life in the office environment in both public and private sector organisations. After sharing some of my eccentric observations with the captive audience in my office, I had an epiphany and realised that people spend most of their time working in offices without even understanding their environment or trying to make it better.
So, now I’m on a mission to encourage the everyday employee to think more about seeking happiness in the office, a place where we all spend so much of our time. My first book, “Everyday Ways to Win in Office Life” tries to capture the essence of the office workplace and I really hope you enjoy it.
When not writing, I am still working amongst the desk bound, observing and conducting new investigations.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Absolutely. I have to be in the mood to write. I will either spend hours on end with ideas flowing out of me faster than I can type or will just sit there with my mind blank.
As a result, I can’t really determine how quickly I will write. Everyday Ways to Win in Office Life took about 6 months to create.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love the writing styles of Bill Bryson and Jonas Jonasson. They have an easy to read, yet witty style that feels almost conversational. I hope that some of that inspiration has translated into my own work.
What are you working on now?
That’s a bit of a secret and besides, what starts out as one thing may end up as something completely different. Let’s just say that it may be another work-related book!
I’m also scoping out a project with a fellow writer on a travel-related theme.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m a first time author, so I haven’t worked that out yet! Maybe it will be awesomegang.com!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Hire a professional editor, and a good one. They will come up with invaluable ideas and suggestions that you hadn’t considered. Family and friends are the worst editors. They’ll just tell you that whatever you churn out is good.
It’s worth the cost to create with a quality book that you can be proud of.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“When the facts change I change my mind.. What do you do?” John Maynard Keynes.
What are you reading now?
A copy of National Geographic at the moment. It’s an oldie but a goodie!
What’s next for you as a writer?
A few more blogs on LinkedIn and some writing in local industry magazines.
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?
A thesaurus, then I could continue writing!
War and Peace, because I will need something large to sit on.
Finally, how could I go past Robinson Crusoe, or maybe Lord of the Flies!
Author Websites and Profiles
Martin Hadfield Amazon Profile
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