Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a British horror, dark fantasy and erotica writer. I am signed by the US giant Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly, imprint Vamptasy and Hot Ink Press. I live in Lancashire, England and have eight published works and three that were best sellers. I was signed through my first ever sub to an anthology and my first ever novel was also snapped up by CHBB and owner S J Davis.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Curse of Mary and the prequel All Legends, The Chronicles of being Isisti which is due out October 14th, 2016. These are by far my biggest and best works to date. They are gritty British horror, steeped in history and spans a thousand years. The prequel is the curses origins and the main book is the consequence of that curse. I have a three book deal for this series and the sequel is yet to be written. Originally intended to be a stand-alone novel, the readers wanted more and I couldn’t say no. I love my readers and they love this story.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t think I do but know I must have. I can never write and read other books. I can’t write and listen to music as it distracts me way too much. I make notes and they are everywhere and in all the pockets of my coats, pants and where ever else I have stuffed them because an idea has come to me when I am out and about. I also read my work out loud to see if it flows correctly. I live alone so that isn’t so bad but when I have people over to stay, they think I am nuts.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have a lot but to name a few
Barbra Erskine
Graham Masterton
Edgar Allen Poe
Dean Koontz (his horror and older works)
What are you working on now?
I am working on a novel titled The Ancient Ones. A man called Professor Peter Stevens. He collects these special boxes known as Dybukk boxes, meaning spirit in a box and he unwittingly brings two creatures together that are part of a triad, the third is already free but on a leash by his arch enemy who is hell bent of ruining the professor’s life. The triad want to be free but this can’t happen as they hold the key to unleashing Lilith and the world end as we know it. The professor must find Britain’s native pagan gods together to put the triad back in the box. Easier said than done.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use social media a lot. I also love bloggers, reviewers and there is nothing that can beat the readers championing your books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Do your research, help your fellow authors and save up the pennies because you are going to need them. I love helping other writers, authors and companies with their promotion and it pays off because when I have something to promote or share, they come out in force to help me.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice was from the lovely being that is Rue Volley, she said, “this is your journey, you are signed with this company because you are one of the very best in what you do. Find your own path and keep on it.”
She has a lot of advice but this meant a lot and stood out when I needed it the most.
What are you reading now?
Right now, I am reading a book by an unsigned author who I am helping beta and editing her work called The Nights of Fire by H L Yates and I love it. I hope somebody signs her and the book is published for all to see.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I hope to meet all the deadlines I have this year and next. The prequel, All Legends, The Chronicles of being Isisti is released October 14th, 2016 and then I have a Horror/Erotica short Berlin War is released in December. January 2017 will see the release of The Ancient Ones.
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 any of Graham Masterton’s anthologies with a number of novels. I would bring Carmilla Voiez’s Starblood graphic novel because I would want something pretty to look at while reading a fantastic book. I would also take Rue Volley’s The Devil’s Gate because it is delicious reading.
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