Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Simon retired from industry to follow his passion for writing. He spends his time creating fantastic worlds for readers to lose themselves in, engaging characters that you’ll want to love and hate (sometimes at the same time), and stories that encapsulate the imagination and take you on a journey through life, death and everything in between. He also laughs way too much at himself in the mirror every morning.
James Fisher and the Bird Witch in my fourth book published so far, and there are another three in the pipeline.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
James Fisher and the Bird Witch was inspired by my love of music and literature. I wanted to encapsulate some real and some fictional experiences and wrap them up in the world of James Fisher. Missus Maize was a name that flew down from the sky and stuck in my mind while I was half asleep one morning, her story just had to be told.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I cannot write without my headphones blasting out music. I know, I’m weird right?
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love David Gemmel, Terry Pratchett, John Steinbeck, Edgar Allen Poe…and a million others.
What are you working on now?
The fourth part to my Assassin series of books called Dragonblade.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
My editor 🙂
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing, listen to advice, take a negative critique on the chin and learn everyday.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
This is a tough question. I’ve been lucky to have so many positive people around me in the last few years. So I guess it comes down to that old cliche, follow your dreams and believe in yourself.
What are you reading now?
The Art of Character – David Corbett
The Emperors Edge – Lindsay Buroker
What’s next for you as a writer?
I’m working on a concept for a book of short stories in the horror genre.
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?
Awe! Just three or four!
Witches Abroad – Terry Pratchett – my absolute favorite of all time.
Animal Farm – George Orwell – To remind me why I’m there.
The idiots guide to escaping desert islands
Legend – David Gemmell – Druss is my hero!
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