Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
So far I have written four memoir books.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My last book is ‘Goodbye Swaziland, Hello Taiwain’. Coming from a feudal absolute monarchy state, undeveloped and characterized by poverty; I was really excited getting here in Taiwan, a developed first world country and very democratic.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write what excites me – If you are around me, behave yourself – otherwise if you cause some drama, it will feature in my book. I just cant sleep, if I had experienced some drama, unless I put it down in my diary.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have not been influenced much about book but the lack of cultural dynamics, culture and beliefs that the west portray in their writings about Africans. Let African stories be told by African themselves.
What are you working on now?
Currently, I am not writing any book. I do have topics to write on but I am too busy with academic workload. I need to finish my masters dissertation in the coming months.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use Twitter to market my book and other indie author support pages.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
As a author, be driven by passion for writing not money. If you want to write for money, consider being a profession journalist.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
You must learn to edit your own work.
What are you reading now?
None.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I think I have written enough, I need to now focus on marketing strategies.
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?
I would bring my debut book Phoenix Mysteries : Memoirs of a Born Oppressed(Swaziland), Trevor Noah’s Born A Crime and Malaika’s Memoirs of A Born Free : My Reflections on a Rainbow Nation.
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