Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an introvert, dog and adventure lover. I prefer to be behind the scene. Having stayed in various places and moving around, I find it difficult to associate myself with one culture or place. So, for me, home is where the loved ones and dogs are.
I have published one book so far, and there is one upcoming book that is going through the process of editing now.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
In Ora: The Land of the Superior.
I’m inspired by the advancement of genetics and technology that we have so far, it makes me think about what we could become and the ramification of it and the impacts it would have on the people.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t know if I can call it a habit yet. I usually have some kind of work frame about what I’m going to do. However, when I write, I find that it’s more fitting for me to throw it all away. I actually write without knowing what would happen next, and surprisingly, it works better for me. In that way, I find the idea of the next scene more fitting with the current one as I am writing it, and I also change direction when I see fit. Personally, I think it works better and gets my creativity unrestricted.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Many, not specific, but in a general way. The delivery, presentation, how to describe a setting and body language, for example.
What are you working on now?
Another book that probably belongs to the Suspense genre.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
To be really honest, I have no idea. I love to write and hate to market. I know these two should go along together in order to have a slight chance of success. But hey, if authors know how to market well, we are probably out there doing other things. I can’t speak for everyone, but writers are normally reserved. IMO, writing and marketing are on different ends of the spectrum, and that is one of the biggest challenges.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I need one myself!
I think writing for passion is probably a great way to start. There are not many better feelings than being able to express your ideas in something, and word is one of them.
What are you reading now?
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
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?
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes, this is my favorite book.
Schindler’s List by Thomas Kennealy, I reread this book so many times. It’s heavy and depressing, and I finally have the time to read it with even more time dedication.
My own book, I have all the time to criticize myself, it can never be over-edited.
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