Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written one book. I am currently finishing up a second one.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The book is called Intentions. Reading the “Dark Tower” series inspired it. Just the way he wove so many different genres in. A workmates met him here in Colorado, and the things Stephen King passed on to him inspired me to pursue it. I also have an interest in why we do the things we do, and repeated patterns and mistakes humanity seems to fall into, so that was a bug inspiration as well.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I picture my book like I am directing a film. I find myself casting people for various roles and talking as different characters, both as an internal monologue and vocally. I get very involved and emotional during the process as well.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
So many. I grew up reading every Star Wars book I could get my hands on. I started reading Stephen King in the last couple of years too. I really enjoy David Moody from the UK as well, particularly the Hater series.
What are you working on now?
I’m finished with writing and about to tackle editing on The Dark Eyed Children. It’s a Supernatural murder thriller that has heavy noise influences to it as well. It should be out sometime this summer. It will most likely be at least two parts, and I will jump back and forth from that series to the Intentions series.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Honestly, this is a new experience. This was one of the first websites I used, and I have enjoyed the process. We live in an awesome era of being able to be self made without publishers. If you have a story idea, go for it. Starting I’d the hardest part, I promise.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Haha, I am one as well, sI more advice for people waiting, or procrastinating, or trying to get published. If you are putting it off, don’t. Life is too short to wait. It doesn’t matter if you are 10 or 100, you have all the power to embark down this path. It doesn’t matter if anyone buys it or reads it. The act of creating something something is so wonderful. If you enjoy it, then it’s worthwhile. Don’t let the pursuit of money or fame put a cap on your passion.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Stephen King called writing the act of telling yourself a story, I love that. Also to live each day like it was your last.
What are you reading now?
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, and The Tibet an book of living and dying. Both are amazing.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I have so many ideas, I just have to decide an order to them. Once I finish these first two series, then I have a couple stand-alone concepts.
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 survival handbook, Carl Jung’s red book, Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card, and a D&D core rulebook to keep myself entertained.
Author Websites and Profiles
Nathan Barker Website