Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Primarily, I’ve always been a pianist and composer, but I’ll be releasing my first book, ‘You Can Create! 24 Ways to Unlock Your Creative Potential,’ on August 1st.
I have also write a short introduction to Friedrich Nietzsche, ‘Friedrich Nietzsche: A Brief Introduction to His Life and Works.’
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
‘You Can Create! 24 Ways to Unlock Your Creativity!’ is a book for all those looking to create but not knowing where to start.
I don’t think anything inspired it per se, but it’s nice to share my knowledge with others. Hopefully, it will be of use!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I try to listen to the same type of music when writing as I think it triggers a Pavlovian response – when you hear the music, it’s time to write!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Too many to list. Although I’ve mostly read fiction, as I get older I tend to find myself turning toward non-fiction books. I love learning, especially about anything that involves process, hence my book on creativity.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m new to this game, so I can’t as yet give the most effective method.
Having a mailing list is definitely number one, though – I have one from selling music for the past 6 years and have never utilised it as much as I should.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just do it. Think about doing something leads to nowhere, action is required to succeed.
What are you reading now?
I’m finishing off Stephen King’s ‘The Dark Tower’ series ahead of the film release in 2017.
I’m also read ‘Unknown Pleasures – Inside Joy Division’ by Peter Hook.
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?
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
Alice’s in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll
1984 by George Orwell
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
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