Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in a small town and volunteered at a library one summer when I was young. That summer I read so many books. My mother fostered a love of books in me since I was a child, but this summer gave me the opportunity to real grow into my own. Since then I had a desire to write, and now I am. I have written several books. Most unpublished. Some under a pseudonym that I’ll keep quiet for now.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Below the Dome is the name of my last book and to say there were many inspirations is an understatement. I feel as though every sentence every scene came from somewhere different but still linked together in the way I wanted. It was a blast writing and researching.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I wouldn’t say there are any unusual habits although I do go some periods of writing with music and some without. If I do listen to music, there is one song track I like to listen to over and over.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Neil Gaiman, C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Andrzej Sapkowski, Stephen King, Stephen Chboski, Ted Dekker.
What are you working on now?
I am working on the sequel to Below the Dome as well as short stories that happen in the same universe as my main novels.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
So far Instagram has been great, but so has Facebook.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep writing. Read the greats.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The first draft will be garbage.
What are you reading now?
Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan
What’s next for you as a writer?
Hopefully transition to full time. Next may be many years away.
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?
Hatchet, Robinson Crusoe, Army Survival Guide, and The Horse and His Boy.
Author Websites and Profiles
Stephen Arnold Amazon Profile
Stephen Arnold’s Social Media Links
Goodreads Profile