Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I started to write in August 2014 by accident. I had been laid off and was getting under foot at hope when my wife suggested that I sit down and write a short story I kept on repeating at home. I decided that it was a good move with the possibility of selling it too one of the local magazines. She then turned around and said, “I know you will start it but not finish it”.
A light went off in my head and did not dim until I had completed my first work, a Trilogy titled The Blood Trilogy which took me four months to write. The titles of the three books that make up the trilogy are, Blood Moon over Africa, Blood Spoor and Blood Demon-Revenge. All my books are African Adventures and feature Piet van Zyl.
To-date I have written 15 novels.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My Latest book is titled Cry of the Fish Eagle and has been published by a publisher in South Africa and is not available on Amazon but only on their site in hard copy or e-book. The name of the publisher is KREST PUBLISHERS and the book is written under P.Zuncks as believe it or not I have a name sake with the same publisher.
Africa and its myths, legends and superstitions inspire all my work.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I also talk to my self and my dog Pooch who makes his debut in my novel, Into the Darkness.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King, John Grisham, Edgar Rice Burroughs,
What are you working on now?
A novel set in the Congo titled Savage Moon. Another Piet van Zyl African Adenture.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I use Twitter, Word Press and Facebook.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Follow your dream, and try write each and every day and read as much as you can. Don’t get discouraged when you are rejected but keep on. Watch out for Vanity Publishers.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Believe in your self and never under value yourself
What are you reading now?
My manuscript for Shadow of the Leopard.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Carry on regardless. I love writing and my head is full of stories waiting to be put on paper.
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?
My Trilogy and from there I would have a go at doing a screen play.
Author Websites and Profiles
Paul Zunckel Amazon Profile
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