Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Ricky Twiggs Jr., and I live in New Orleans, Louisiana. I am an artist, philosopher, and a bibliophile. Currently, I am studying to be a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I have a strong passion for writing and delivering messages through various works that give way to countless interpretations no matter how many times they are read. I love when a book can be considered a living thing! That is what I try to create with every work. Something that is always changing for the reader. I am looking to continue writing for many years to come.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Wanderer is my latest work. What inspired this work was the ability to convey emotion about war in as little words as possible. Wanderer looks into the changes that war has on the soldiers and the families of the soldiers. It is some of the most powerful poetry I have written yet.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I need to be listening to music in order to write or at least be flooded with noise for a time.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have been inspired by the great Charles Bukowski! I love his work and believe that he is the person that inspired me the most.
What are you working on now?
I am working on something unique. The life of a famous person and the struggles they face. Obviously, the work will be poetry. I think that this one will be the most fun as I am really building a fun and dark story around the characters involved in the poetic work!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Goodreads is awesome!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
If you love what you do. Write it and publish it. Do not keep it to yourself! Release those gems. Even you you don’t get paid for it. How many people can say they wrote a book?
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Live your life well, love everyone, and don’t say ‘but’.
What are you reading now?
I am reading: Age of Anxiety
What’s next for you as a writer?
To market my books and see what the world has to say about them.
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?
1) Myth of Sisyphus
2) The Giver
3) Brave New World
4) The Rag and Bone Shop
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