Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Stefanus Mutileni, a mechanical and marine engineer. I have great passion for writing and I blog on Blue Short Pants. My first shot at writing was way back in 2005, I wrote short stories for my classmates and over the years, I drifted off in 2018, I published my first book titled “The Graduate’s Holy Grail” which is a non-fiction self-help book and in 2019, I published my second second book titled “1805 -A Potter’s Bay Thriller” which is a crime thriller.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is 1805 – A Potter’s Bay Thriller. It was fueled by the strong emotions of distress and feeling dejected, that I felt at the time when I started writing it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yes, I tend to write most of my books when I am depressed or feeling down, and I find it easier to write in the early morning hours. I also eat a lot when I write, I have to change this part about myself!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I read a lot of Jeffrey Archer’s books.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on the second book about the Potter’s Bay story that I started in 1805. Planning on a sequel.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’d say Twitter was the best but I left that one, currently I use Amazon ads.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes, I’m fairly a new author but the newbies, I’d tell them to just write and when they experience the writer’s block, they must remember why they started int eh first place. They need to nurture the talent and passion.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
When my small sister said “Just write, I’ll read your book.” Honestly, her words fueled me up.
What are you reading now?
Only time will tell by Jeffrey Archer.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Complete the sequel for the Potter’s Bay crime thriller.
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?
Mark Manson’s Everything is fucked and hos first book The subtle art of not giving a fuck, plus any other book by Jeffrey Archer.
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