Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve written ten works of fiction and published them independently and collectively. I’ve also written and published two short political works.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest publication is called Adult Short Stories and it is the complete collection of all the short fiction I’ve written over the past five years. I was inspired to do this by the desire to have my first full length book out there for people to enjoy.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I will start writing stories and developing characters with no fixed idea on how I will end the story. I never begin the creative process with a fully fleshed out narrative in my mind.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Anthony Burgess’s A Clockwork Orange is one of my favourite stories. I’m also a big fan of Chuck Palahniuk. I enjoyed his latest work Adjustment Day.
What are you working on now?
I’m putting together a dairy recording my time in isolation during this global pandemic. It’s called Killiney Corona Diary. Not sure when I will publish it.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’ll let you know when I find it. When it comes to promoting my works I would not be the person to come to for advice.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t worry about style. Don’t fear constructive criticism. Stay humble and recognize that you are on a learning curve. Besides this, just write freely. If you love what you do that’s what matters most.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
A former employer telling me the simple truth that I shouldn’t be overly concerned with other people’s opinions.
What are you reading now?
I find myself trying to stay away from the news cycles for days at a time while reading short fiction on reddit.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I won’t know until it comes to me.
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?
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
Choke by Chuck Palahniuk
Carrie by Stephen King
The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker
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