Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a young author from Northern Minnesota. I’ve loved writing from a very early age; I finished writing my first book early in 2018.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest (and first) book is called “The Ins and Outs of Black Market Organ Trading”, which is about the CIA trying to oust corruption from a pair of highly corrupt hospitals where cannibalism and black market organ trading are occurring.
I actually wrote the book with the intention of saving lives by bringing attention to the exponentially increasing number of deaths from preventable medical errors, which are now the third leading cause of death in the United States.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I wrote this book on pen and paper (filling up 3+ notebooks) – a habit now which I plan on continuing in the future. Even though typing would be faster, I found that while writing with a pen I had more time to think about what to write next, improving the quality of the book overall. Even if it means writing less books overall and making less money, I’d rather give the reader quality over quantity.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Mary Shelly, Irvine Welsh, Hunter S. Thompson, and Karl Pilkington – to name a few. Also, Million Dollar Extreme’s Doctor Manslave was sort of an inspiration.
What are you working on now?
A book titled “Brains in the Forest”, a story about preserved brains which retained the ability to think and communicate with each other, but over long periods of time.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I like promoting my book on internet forums and chat-rooms, which gives me an opportunity to chat with the reader!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep at it! After about 20 pages, you’ll know it’s something you want to keep working on. Writing a book is one of the more rewarding feelings you can get. Make sure you have an overall idea of the direction you want your book to be heading in, but you’ll find that a lot more will come out naturally once you get in the groove.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Punch the keys for God’s sake! Yes, yes! You’re the man now, dog!” -Sean Connery’s character in Finding Forrester
What are you reading now?
I have so many books I’ve hoarded for free from the library, but I really like to read non-fiction. Right now I keep picking up and reading section’s of Don Voorhees’ “The Book of Totally Useless Information”, which unlike the title suggests is actually full of various interesting factoids.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Finishing and publishing “Brains in the Forest” – it’ll be an eerie psychological thriller, but also a charming, heart-warming, and fun read.
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?
Literally? Well, I’d make the smart choice of bringing with me textbooks on physiology/surgery, biology, and chemistry – and a survival manual!
Author Websites and Profiles
Michael Berg Website
Michael Berg Amazon Profile
Michael Berg’s Social Media Links
Facebook Profile