Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Paul had dreamt of becoming an artist ever since he could hold his first crayon. Over the years, he has fine-tuned his craft. From the early days of indescribable squiggles to better, describable squiggles, to what you see here today. He loves travelling with his family, learning something new every day, and soaking up everything that life has to offer.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
An A to Z Dinosaur Mystery. My inspiration comes from a many different, yet complementary, sources. Firstly, I LOVE to draw…it’s simply a passion. This, intertwined with my love of history (shared with my two boys, ages 7 and 9) and the fact that I’m really a child in a grown man’s body made it impossible NOT to make!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Wait, are there usual writing habits? Well, I suppose my most unusual writing habit is that I often “act” like the character I’m writing about so that I can better develop and understand their personality. This often results in strange looks from other family members…and from people on the bus.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss) has influenced me greatly and serves as a constant reminder that children’s books must, above all else, entertain the readers.
Current (read: living) authors that have helped me a great deal would be Rebecca Howard-Patrick, Avery Bryer, Mark Messick, and Matt Stone.
What are you working on now?
Writing books two and three in the Dinosaur Discovery Series. They started out as one muddled idea and though cycles of writing and rewriting, have morphed into two separate and distinct stories.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Well, this one of course! 😉
Since I’m still relatively new to this whole “Author” thing, I’ms still trying different things, staying active in various forums (asking a lot of questions) and really listening to authors who have had some success and are open to sharing their knowledge.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Stick with it! Yes, it’s terrifying. Yes, you will have some sleepless nights but it will all be worth it!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Get out of the way!!!
Ok, in all seriousness, it’s the same advice that I share with new authors…stick with it!
What are you reading now?
Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling by John Taylor Gatto
What’s next for you as a writer?
Right now, I’ve got books two and three of the Dinosaur Discovery Series percolating and some other ideas running amok in my head. My next job is to shape these into actual books…sounds easy right?
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?
Robinson Crusoe (for inspiration), The SAS Survival Handbook (in case things get dicey) and a bible (in case the other two don’t pan out).
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