Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am R.S. Griffin. I am a new author and this is my first book. I spent years in the music industry working with some very big name acts and artists. I am at this point no longer in the industry as an artist. I wanted to continue to create and share my stories so I started writing a book. I have found that writing is as passionate for me as my music and I now have 2 more books in the works from some very high profile artists. Multi platinum Grammy winning artists that are now going to allow me to tell their stories as well. I have a poetry, short story book coming as well as a book of my song lyrics or rhymes that I’m compiling for a book release as well. My books will release on Amazon.com in various formats. I have my own media company that is working on various projects at this time R.S. Griffin Media & Entertainment.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
THE RAPPER: True Stories was inspired by my journey and pursuits of a record deal and becoming a rap star and the ups and downs and misconceptions about signing a deal and becoming famous.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I free type all of my ideas first, then I come back and format and edit them. This is so not to lose focus of the story, the intent, and the emotion and feeling.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Donald Goines, Julia Beverly, Dave Mays, Stephen King, Edgar Allen Poe, R.S. Griffin, Alex Haley, Benjamin Meadows Ingram, and Scarface
What are you working on now?
I now have 2 more books in the works from some very high profile artists. Multi platinum Grammy winning artists that are now going to allow me to tell their stories as well. I have a poetry, short story book coming as well as a book of my song lyrics or rhymes that I’m compiling for a book release as well. My books will release on Amazon.com in various formats. I have my own media company that is working on various projects at this time R.S. Griffin Media & Entertainment.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Amazon.com, Instagram, and word of mouth
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just get started and keep typing or writing. Dont worry about mechanics and errors. Get the idea and story down. then edit.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Do not be deterred.
What are you reading now?
THE RAPPER: True Stories by R.S. Griffin and Diary of A Madman by Scarface, Gone Til November by Lil Wayne
What’s next for you as a writer?
4 new books in the works at the same time! Audio books, a new album, and a cartoon
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?
King James Bible, THE RAPPER: True Stories , Autobiagraphy of Malcolm X, and The FBI Targeting Tupac and the Shakur Family
Author Websites and Profiles
R.S. Griffin Website
R.S. Griffin Amazon Profile
R.S. Griffin’s Social Media Links
Goodreads Profile