Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I started writing full time, well as much as normal life will allow back in 2012. I have one Self Published book “Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy” Two written, yet to be published and writing two more as I attend this interview.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Escape” this was inspired by the current Migrant Crisis but I have added my own twist to things
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
“That phone is glued to the palm of your hand.” my girlfriend tells me, so yes I use my phone with Word installed most of the time.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
“The Night Manager” by John Le Carre, his writing style (or mine his) is similar to my current book “Escape”
What are you working on now?
“Escape” its going to be a thrilling thriller and “The Photographer” and innuendo fueled comedy novel.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I love Twitter and have built up nearly 2000 followers in the last few month. I have my own author page there and of course sites like this one help me a great deal to build my author platform and gain trust in my followers. Also my own website is an added bonus.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Build your author platform and gain the trust of your readers. Never give up.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Live the dream.
What are you reading now?
I’m currently reading “The Night Manager” by John Le Carre.
What’s next for you as a writer?
To keep doing what I enjoy most. Write, write and write when normal everyday life allows that is.
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 book by Jack Higgins so I can reenact scenes as I traipse through the islands jungle.
Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol.” Why because I have never read it.
My books because you never know who might rescue me.
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