Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m an artist and writer, who loves creating illustrations to go along with my stories. My first book was a horror novellete, The Burning Tree, and am publishing my first anthology very soon. I’m currently finishing my first fantasy novel, which is in its final stages.
There are links on my website if you’re interested in my art!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My soon to be released anthology, ‘An Odd Anthology’ has short stories and other lunacies written by me over the past five to six years, with varying genres from sci-fi to horror, literary to satire.
My love of reading short stories has inspired it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’ve written about 90% of all of my material, published and in draft, underneath a staircase. Between two houses I’ve been stuck under the stairs, in the dark, listening to people’s feet going up and down above my head all the time.
So no, no unusual habits.
Well, perhaps chocolate cake. And tea.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
First and foremost would have to be Stephen King. I wrote poetry as an adolescent, but moved into fiction after reading his ‘On Writing: A Memoir’ where he gave a challenge of writing a short story.
Well, six years later, here I am.
Other than that, the books that I borderline worshipped growing up were: Harry Potter, Asterix and Obelix, Eragon, Sword of Truth series, Spiderwick Chronicles, Horrible History, Roald Dahl, Beano. I’m sure I’m missing many more, but that’s what comes to mind.
Goosebumps.
What are you working on now?
Finishing my first fantasy novel, finished my first middle grade/chapter book, just polishing it now, and finishing off the illustrations for my first children’s picture book. Also an Inkitt story which you can find on my wordpress, free to read.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Various websites that promote free ebooks, I love the KPD free book option, very useful, and Twitter.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
You’ll probably be grey haired before you’re published, but it’s worth it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Kill your darlings.
What are you reading now?
Moby Dick, Wuthering Heights, Anthon Chekov, Edgar Allen Poe, War and Peace. I have books in various places, so I’m never stuck!
What’s next for you as a writer?
A sequel!
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?
“How to Survive Being Stranded on a Desert Island” and perhaps three more copies? No two, and a copy of “Dysentery for Dummies”.
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