Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m the author of the Charles Fort Historical Mysteries, and I’m due to release the second book on the 19th of October.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The new book is called ‘Charles Fort and the Beast of Loch Ness’. For my second book I wanted to do a country house mystery, the sort of thing that Agatha Christie excelled at. So my detecting duo, Charles Fort the phenomenologist and Edward Moreton, his plucky partner, set off for the deepest, darkest Highlands of Scotland to solve a murder. I grew up not far from Loch Ness, so it was great fun to write about somewhere I know, although sadly I have never seen the monster!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My favourite place to write is my shed. Just a normal 6 by 4 shed on the outside, on the inside it’s a fully insulated, cozy little writing den. It’s the perfect place to escape the madness of family life and write for a couple of hours.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I read anything and everything. My books were inspired by the great Golden Age detective stories, and I grew up on Agatha Christie, Dorothy L Sayers et al. But I read many genres, and a few years ago actually completed a PhD in fantasy fiction. One day I hope to write some fantasy novels too: watch this space!
What are you working on now?
A short novella for Christmas, because everyone loves a Christmas story. It will hopefully be released in early November and is tentatively titled: ‘Christmas with the Abominable Snowman’.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I am not the world’s best promotor, so I find that I use facebook mainly to promote my books. I try not to spam people with too much information, just a post a week is enough. I like sharing some of my research tips as the historical element to my books really fascinates me.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just do it! With the growth of self publishing it is easier than ever before to find readers for your stories. Even if just one person reads your book that’s one more than if you’d never published it at all.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
‘Bum on seat, hands on keyboard’. Books, sadly, do not write themselves. You need to put in the time and the effort to get them written.
What are you reading now?
I’ve been reading the Kate Ellis series of crime novels. They are nicely written, not too gorey and I like the archaeological elements. I recommend them!
What’s next for you as a writer?
I definitely want to write another couple of Charles Fort books. But I have a fantasy trilogy waiting for revision, and half a James Bond style thriller, so who knows? That’s what I love about self-publishing, I can do what I want.
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?
Ooh, tough choice. I’m going to say Roald Dahl’s Danny Champion of the World, which is my favourite book from childhood. Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere which is just the perfect fantasy novel. And a big bumper book of Sherlock Holmes stories, because sometimes you can’t beat the old master.
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