Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Paul Koshik. I live in Bulgaria and speak English with a Scottish accent.
For twelve years now, I’ve been engaged in everything that is connected with words. I work as a journalist and I’ve written more than 700 articles for all sorts of publications including MAXIM, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, and Playboy magazines. However, I’ve always dreamed of being a fiction writer…
I’ve written two books so far and now working on the third one.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called The Best Shot Stories to Read on the Toilet. But, please, don’t let that name repel you. This book is suitable for reading anytime, anywhere and, in fact, has nothing to do with the toilet. It’s just that, unfortunately, we are now living in a world where fashion, hype, and trends decide everything. People will click the “like” button and write about the book on social media only if it’s hyped or catchy. The creation of a “toilet” collection is my last attempt to reach out to humanity and bring high-quality literature to readers with the help of very very very stupid but catchy cover and title.
This book was actually inspired by my depression 🙂
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I write only when no one’s watching.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King, A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov, The Psychopathology of Everyday Life by Sigmund Freud
What are you working on now?
I’m working on a sci-fi space novel called A Girl with Emerald Hair
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Reddit promotion helped a lot, also Amazon KDP free book promotion.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Wash your hands before eating
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Wash your hands before eating
What are you reading now?
Gone with the wind by Margaret Mitchell
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully, world fame.
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?
Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Winnie-the-Pooh by A. A. Milne
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