Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
This is my first book. I have had a couple of short stories published.I am a former teacher and government officer. I am currently trying to fulfill a lifelong ambition to make a living as a full time writer.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
‘Enemy of Belief’ .It has been inspired by my love of reading, of history, of conspiracy theory, of archaeology, of politics, of travel and romance.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I often think of ideas when I don’t really want to particularly when I want to go to sleep.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Lee Child
Arthur Conan Doyle
Michael Connolly
James Patterson
H.G. Wells
George Orwell
Bill Bryson
P.G. Wodehouse
What are you working on now?
The sequel to my current book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
This one I hope.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Join the writing community on Twitter.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Believe in yourself.
What are you reading now?
Bill Bryson ‘The Body’
What’s next for you as a writer?
Complete the sequel to my book.
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 Short History of Nearly Everything Bill Bryson
Complete Sherlock Holmes
Anything by P.G. Wodehouse