Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have only written one book and started many. I’m excited to get back and finish all of the books I have started. I believe they came to me for a reason. I feel compelled to complete all of the ideas and adventures I have started.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is “Take It With You”. I was inspired by my car. I spent over a decade pining for a newer Nissan Z. I had them as my screensaver and desktop wallpaper. I picked the Z in every racing videogame I ever played. Finally in 2010, I figured out a way to get one. I think because I tried for so long to get one, when I finally had it, I had achieved a major goal. I’m not sure if I willed it to be or if I could feel the future and knew it was going to happen. Anyway, I’ve always felt connected to that car. So much so that one day I thought I would want to be buried in it. Not just because I loved the car, but because it was a goal that I had achieved. Persistence can get you what you want. Just keep trying.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I like to do the 2 minute bad writing polka. I pretty much write gibberish for a couple minutes, then go back and edit heavily. I usually find a few good trinkets that can get me on to the next idea.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have enjoyed Kahlil Gibran’s “The Prophet”. Most recently, I’ve been influenced by Ernest Cline’s “Ready Player One”.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a book about four friends going on a brewery tour over a year’s time. I am excited to explore how their relationships change over the year.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far, Awesome Gang has been great. I haven’t really used anything else.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice is to keep going. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t. Do not get discouraged. It will happen eventually in some way, shape or form.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Quite simply, the best advice is to keep going. Persistence is key. Just keep trying. Keep putting yourself out there. You know you so do you.
What are you reading now?
Currently, I am reading through the entire Harry Potter series. I am reading them to my 9 year old son before he goes to bed each night.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Well, I hope to keep writing and get to finish all of my book ideas. I am playing with the idea of setting a word goal schedule to help me achieve my goals.
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?
Any Lord of the Rings book, “The Prophet” and “Journey to the Center of the Earth”.
Author Websites and Profiles
NATHAN LOUWAGIE Website
NATHAN LOUWAGIE Amazon Profile