Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
This is my first full-length book. I was a late bloomer to non-compulsary reading outside of school and when I finally decided it was time for me to start, I realized how much I loved it. I started with Stephen King, which is probably why my book turned out the way it did. Another reason was a desire to find an outlet for a difficult childhood.
I struggled with a lot of different things as a child. Even though I had friends, I felt a real disconnect, like I was still always in my own space. It was true loneliness. A lot of my struggles I have written into the characters in this book. I think that doing so has really helped me to come to terms with and overcome them and that has been a really great journey for me.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Entity.
I actually wrote this back in 2015, as I said to try and help overcome some difficulties in my past and better myself, which it did wonderfully. However, it is only being published now as I find myself struggling with depression, and I feel that this could be a great moment to release it into the world and hopefully find my way back.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am THE night owl. I would have strict rules that I would write 1000 words at least each day but I would always find my inspiration at night. I would sit there nestled up by the fireplace, cross-legged, as I bashed away at the keyboard into the early hours of the morning.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Stephen King, for sure.
What are you working on now?
I am actually working on a charity project that all the book funds will go to. It is going to help orphaned children find who they are, what they are passionate about, and hopefully even connect them to pioneers in their field who want to help. I plan to detail the success stories in the hopes of branching out into neglected children as well.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Still working on that!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Discipline yourself to write each day. It will help with other aspects of your life too!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
A dream will stay a dream unless you do. Live today so that you will have no regrets when your head hits the pillow.
What are you reading now?
I am reading a range of non fiction books. Though I have just finished The Alchemist. I would recommend that to anyone.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Definetely my charity project.
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?
That’s a really tough question. I don’t know that I could do it!
Author Websites and Profiles
Stefan Renton Amazon Profile