Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Ralph Lane has been in the comedy business ever since being dubbed “the class clown” by his third grade teacher. Of course, Ralph took it as a compliment even though neither his teacher nor parents saw it that way. Ralph’s next big accomplishment was a comedic hat trick in middle school when he caused three classmates to squirt milk out of their nose upon hearing the punch line of one of his jokes.
It was only natural that Ralph would go on to write numerous #1 bestselling joke books with a special focus on Dad Jokes. His books are three-for-one deals since they are joke books, gift books and holiday books. Ralph’s ever-growing list of books include:
Dad Jokes Christmas Gift Book
Dad Jokes Valentine’s Day Gift Book
Dad Jokes St. Patrick’s Day Gift Book
Dad Jokes Easter Gift Book
Mother’s Day Gift Book
Dad Jokes Gift Book
Dad Jokes Halloween Gift Book
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Ralph’s books are available as e-books, paperbacks and, in some cases, audio books. So buy one of Ralph Lane’s books for yourself or as a birthday gift, holiday gift, get well gift or for any special occasion. Ralph’s books make great additions to gift baskets, too.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is “Dad Jokes: Halloween Gift Book.” I’m not sure why I waited until recently to publish a Halloween joke book since Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays.
I was inspired by the classic Halloween book “The Legend of Decimus Croome: A Halloween Carol.” When I discovered the book was both spooky and hilarious, I realized that Halloween can provide a gold mine of hilarious jokes and stories.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Since I have lower back pain, I can’t sit down when I write. So, I have an inversion table that I lie on, stomach down, to do most of my writing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
As I mentioned above, “The Legend of Decimus Croome: A Halloween Carol” by Kevin Purdy has been a big influence. It was based on “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, and I’m a Dickens fan. BTW, Mr. Dickens also had lower back problems, so he wrote standing up.
What are you working on now?
I think I’ll probably publish a birthday gift book next.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Besides the obvious, “Awesome Gang,” I also utilize Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Goodreads & Pinterest. Each of these platforms is pretty good for the price.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t feel like you have to be either a prolific writer or a literary giant. You can be both. I always have at least two projects in the works. One is a joke book and the other is the next bestselling fiction novel.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Read, read, read!!
What are you reading now?
A historical fiction book set in medieval England.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I would like to publish a dystopian trilogy.
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?
Catch 22
Ender’s Game
My Side of the Mountain
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