Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
After travelling extensively during my teens and twenties – France, Italy, South America, USA and the UK, I have been a Bordeaux resident since 2005, where I translate, teach and run.
A sports enthusiast, language lover and fan of travel, this is my first book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My two passions; football (soccer) and travel.
It was a particularly interesting period in my life where I was travelling a lot, and trying to keep in touch with England’s progress in the World Cup Qualification campaign was often challenging.
The book will appeal to travelers and sports fans alike.
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Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I work better first thing in the morning and last thing at night.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Bill Bryson I find very interesting for his outlook on the world.
Michael Moore.
Simon Kuper for football books.
For page-turning thrillers, Lee Childs rocks my boat!
What are you working on now?
My second book, about running in the south west of France.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Great question! I am a novice and exploring all the possible avenues out there right now.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
As a new author myself, I would only say keep plugging away, hang on in there and don’t get disheartened.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write about what you know.
What are you reading now?
Currently reading the complete works of Sherlock Holmes which my wife gave me for my 40th, as well as the fourth installment of the wonderful Millenium series.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Try and become a successful writer, whilst completing my second book.
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?
I think one should read the bible at least once in one’s life.
Catch22, one of my all time favourites that I can read again and again.
The complete Godfather series.
The complete Harry Potter series.