Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I write under the pen name is Sanzaki Kojika. I have been writing since a child and always immersing myself in the fantasy world. It only made sense that I would become a writer myself. I currently have 12 novels completed and published, 2 artbooks, and 17 graphic novels. I am always writing and creating.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Zos Kias vol 14 as of Feb 2022. I am also already working on the next volume as well as Hanif, the long awaited sequel to Altier. I find inspiration all around me, but with Zos Kias specifically, it draws heavy inspiration from gothic literature, manga, and Aleister Crowley, the Ordo Templi Orientis, and Zos Kia.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I tend to get a lot of writing done in weird place. I sometimes find it easier to write when out than home. The majority of Hanif has been written in the waiting rooms at doctors’ offices.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Terry Brooks and Barbara Hambly were the two big authors that influenced me as a writer at the beginning. Since then, a lot of others have come into play. I have a huge library of books and love to read, so I’m constantly learning new things.
What are you working on now?
My big project right now is Hanif, the very long awaited sequel to Altier. Altier was intended to be a oneshot, but thanks to fans “pursuading” me, I finally decided to write what happens after. I always had the idea in my head, but never planned to do much with it. It’s been a lot of fun working with the story, especially some of the new characters.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Haven’t found it yet, but I’m still learning.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing. It’s good to make good habits and get in the practice of just sitting down to write, even if it’s only a little bit.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
An English teacher in highschool gave me the best advice, so I’ll repeat it here: “All that stuff you’ve learned in English growing up? Forget it. Writing fiction isn’t like that.”
What are you reading now?
Reading the latest Dresden Files book!
What’s next for you as a writer?
More writing, haha. I’m also working hard to promote myself more as a writer. I am hoping to do an in-person book tour in the next year or two. I had started getting it planned and locations when COVID hit, so things have been strange.
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?
Oh man, that’s a tough one! Honestly, a notebook and a sketchbook might be enough for me though…
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