Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a UK writer from Derbyshire, England, and have written and published five novels and an anthology of short stories.
All are available at the usual retail outlets (Barnes & Noble, Waterstones, Amazon), also in a variety of eBook fromats.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
‘Day of the Phoenix’ is the sequel to my debut novel from 2008, ‘A Ticket to Tewkesbury’, and picks up where the earlier novel left off, in 2002, and takes the story up to the British general election of 2007.
It’s a political thriller, with overtones of crime and espionage.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Nothing out of the ordinary – I prefer to write in silence so that I can concentrate. I finsd music, radio and TV distracting as background noise can be.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
James Pattersom, Lee Child, Michael Connelly, Jeffrey Deaver, James Herbert, Thomas Hardy.
I’m a great fan of Alex cross, Pike and Cole, Jack Reacher and Lincol Rhyme.
All the writers up top have the ability to force you to just keep on turning the page.
What are you working on now?
A Sci-Fi novel for next year – ‘The Ri9ngs of Darelius’.
It tells, in four parts, the story of a civilisaton at the brink of extermination and the attempts it makes to svae the Darelian race from extinction.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
All my writing is detailed on my own website:
http://www,nealjames.webs.com
I am, however, listed on Amazon, where I have an author page. you can find me on Facebook, Twitter, linkedin and Google+
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t expect overnight success, and remember that if you aren’t prepared to work hard at what you believe in, then how can you expect other to do it for you?
Just try to remember that buzz which only comes from seing your first book in print.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Believe in yourself, and never give in.
What are you reading now?
Just finished a Jack Reacher novel – ‘Die Trying’. I love the way Lee Child keep you guessing with each new chapter.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m writing the sequel to last year’s book ‘Full Marks’. This one’s called ‘Three Little Maids’ and follows DCI Marks through another murder case, completely unaware that a killer is stalking him and his wife.
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?
All of the Alex Cross series.
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