Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I currently have 2 books published on Amazon and a 3rd on the way.
I am a semi-retired engineer looking to ease myself away from my day job and into a full time writing role. I love to bring my life experiences into my writing and as an expat veteran of over 10 different countries I tend to bring in those experiences by varying the settings of my stories as much as I can. I also like to share my experiences of living abroad and my experiences of travelling and visiting countless other countries.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Kingpin, the first novella in the Dan Shaw Collection.
I love crime novels/tv shows and films and I noticed a while ago that services such as Interpol and Europol are under-represented and often when they are included they take a huge amount of stick. I wanted to create a storyline that showcases how important their services are throughout the world.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not particularly! I do tend to work in short, highly productive bursts and then take a long sometimes underserved break!
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love Bernard Cornwell and the epic storytelling of George RR Martin. I am also a fan of older authors such as Lewis and Forester.
What are you working on now?
I am in the middle of writing the second instalment of the Dan Shaw Collection ‘Web Of Crime’.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Awesome Gang!
I also love interacting with other authors and fans on Twitter.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there. Everyone will get criticism these days but don’t let the idea of that scare you.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Hard work is worth 10 times natural ability.
What are you reading now?
Children of Time
What’s next for you as a writer?
I am open! I love Fiction but I know that I want to impart more wisdom before I am done so I am sure another Non-fiction book will be on the cards at some point.
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?
The Inheritance Cycle. I have read the entire series at least 4/5 times now and it still doesn’t bore me.
Author Websites and Profiles
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