Interview With Author Roman Lando
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a composer, musician, web and new media designer, and positively have too many passions, interests, and hobbies in my life.
When I’m not writing books or music, I can be found sailing, playing keys in a prog rock band, flying my drones, building crazy flight simulation rigs, and LARPing. My lifelong love and passion for hard Sci-Fi take a special place in my heart. Reading was never enough. The only way to satisfy this obsession was to write his debut novel. I hope to share my love for true Science Fiction, along with my interest in history, science, philosophy, and technology, with my readers.
After living in three countries on three continents and speaking three languages, Roman has finally settled in Toronto where he lives with his wife and two daughters. No dogs or cats are involved – his drones are his pets. He is now working on his second novel.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Progress Report – I was trying to fit aliens into our world as it exists now and extrapolate in to near future.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Writing at night, somtimes until 3 a.m.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Iain M. Banks, John Scalzi
What are you working on now?
A short story, and a second novel.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far no favourites, we’ll see what works…
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I am a new author myself, so not yet 🙂
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Take responsibility for your live and don’t blame others for your failures.
What are you reading now?
Critical Mass by Daniel Suarez
What’s next for you as a writer?
A second novel.
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?
Something from Iain M. Banks (Culture Series), “The Master and Margarita” by Bulgakov, “Baudolino” by Umberto Eco.
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