Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an author, designer, illustrator and artist. Mostly I do digital design work for software companies based in London. Recently I have also been working for the UN helping them design new digital services. I have written two novels and a few short stories.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Cybernetic Soul is the first book in a new series of science fiction novels I have been planning for a while now. I wanted to start these books for a couple of years and when I left the UN I took the chance start.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don;t know about unusual. My rule is that each day I do not have to write anything, but I do have to read the last couple of pages I wrote, and I nearly always end up writing more.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Many indirectly and probably none directly. Directly I have been inspired by movies and TV. These include original Star Wars and Star Trek pre 2010s. Indirectly I love Terry Pratchett, Bernard Cornwell, Neil Gaiman and many many more.
What are you working on now?
The next in the series of Starship Starstrel novels. Check out the first in the series called Cybernetic Soul on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FXR6G4H/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_dWeoFbJRTWBCB
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I do not know for sure. My work has always been praised but I have never been very good at selling.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Do a first draft before you start worrying about the detail. Just do a bit every day and don;t worry too much about the quality until the second draft. Use a good editor!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I met Neil Gaiman at his home many years ago. He told me what his father told him: Just write.
If you are a writer, then write. Sometimes it is hard work, but you have to push through.
What are you reading now?
I am in between books, but I have an odd hankering for Judge Dredd, so I will probably check out the latest from that stable.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I need to work on my style and simply keep writing. As mentioned earlier, I will be continuing the Starship Starstrel novels.
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?
Hm… Hm… The Lord of the Rings. Hm… The Winter King trilogy by Bernard Cornwell (I count this as one), Good Omens and maybe… Pillars of the Earth.
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