Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Probably have written about a dozen inspired by the crime genius writing of Elmore Leonard I decided to try it on my own. From 2013 (Call Me Harry), to now as I am working on a novella (The Dead Guy), and also the 3rd in the Harry Parnes Series called “Snares of Hope”. I hope you like this stuff you know where to find me. – RC
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Still working on thge 3rd book in the Harry Parnes series called “Snares of Hope” a conclusion to the life of a 70+ year old petty criminal, con man and rogue who gets out of prison after serving 14 years for Murder1. He hitchhikes into a town in New Mexico and later becomes major of the town, and builds a criminal enterprises which is forced into a war with a Mexican Cartel. What’s not to like?
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes. I am nocturnal and often have my best ideas while unconscious. I have written entire novels by dreams and taken entire chunks out of my lifetime to serve as nightmares.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Elmore Leonard, Carl Hiassen, Ernest H., Scott Fitz, Kinky Friedman, Allen Ginsberg, Damon Runyon, The Writers of the Bible, John D. MacDonald, Harlan Ellison, Robert Heinlein, Mark Twain, LeHaye & Jenkins, Raymond Chandler, Ross MacDonald, oh I could go on but you get the idea.
What are you working on now?
Harry Parne #2 “Stages of the Con”.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
You guys.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yeah, turn around and run. Fast.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t distract men who are working in trees.
What are you reading now?
This application.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I would like to get published by a real publishing company and have hard copy books which sell too fast to keep up with production.
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?
Bible, Catch-22, Autobio of John Huston
Author Websites and Profiles
Randy Cade Website
Randy Cade Amazon Profile