Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written two books so far and am currently working on another
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Rockyboy2 The Quest to Save the World Two things inspired me to write this book, the state of the planet, and my daughter’s boyfriend who is a Muslim, when I met him I had preconceptions about all Muslims. These were quickly removed by the sheer likeability of the young man and his visit at Christmas Inspired me to write the book, about how love can overcome fear and hatred
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write at strange times of the day or night
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King, Jack Wild, K Kibbee, too many to mention
What are you working on now?
Looking for Love, a boy from Glasgow and his search for true love that takes him around the world
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I have my own websites rockyboy2.com michaelnicolson.com Goodreads is great and hopefully here at Awesome Gang which I have just joined yesterday
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing and never lose faith in yourself
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t introduce too many characters into the novel at the begining
What are you reading now?
Ronnie Corbett’s life story, he gave me a signed copy for one of mine before he died
What’s next for you as a writer?
Finish the novel I am writing then do another one
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?
rockyboy2 The Quest to Save the World, Cell by Stephen King, Playboy magazine
Author Websites and Profiles
Michael Nicolson Website
Michael Nicolson’s Social Media Links
Goodreads Profile
Twitter Account