Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I had never written a book in my life before last year, and now (Aug 2021) I have launched 4 at once. I am an HR professional based in Australia, married with two boys (8 and 5) who are my inspiration. The first book, War, came to me in a dream and a raced to my laptop to get it down in time. The family loved it and we went from there, The Mis-Adventures of Alex series was born!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The forth book in The Mis-Adventures of Alex series is called Birthday. It revolved around the main characted Alex (8) and his older brother Greg (10) helping their Dad setup the house to surprise their Mom when she comes home from work as it’s her birthday. THis book was inspired by me and my wife constantly promoting gratitude in our house and hoping some of it sticks with our boys.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I involve my kids inteh brainstorming sessions and this is more about filtering the outright crazy ideas and still giving them the respect of listening. I only need one or two gems to get my creative juices flowing. My wife in teh voice of reason and the detailed one who keeps the stories somewhat realsitic and me grounded.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
We love kids books in our house such as Ninja Kid and anything by Roald Dahl and David Walliams.
What are you working on now?
Promoting these four books I have just launched. The learning curve for writing/editing/illustrating/publishing was steep. Now I am reading all I can on marketing.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am still learning this and it seems to be different for each country and market.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Learn from the best but make your product your own.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Be different, be yourself.
What are you reading now?
I am a sucker for Jason Bourne stories, which is a far cry from children’s books, but I think it’s great to mix up the genres.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Take it slow and reflect on what i have done already. Gettign 4 books published is an accomplishment and I don’t want to move on to the next thing too quickly without time for reflection.
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?
Bourne Identity / Tropic of Cancer / American Psycho / Captain Underpants (for something different)
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