Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I was born in Limerick, Ireland in 1977 and attended the University of Limerick as a mature student, graduating in 2013 with a B.Sc. in Computer Game Development.
As a computer whizz-kid I was naturally inept at writing until I discovered that by utilising the Law of Attraction I was able to seamlessly transition into the field and I am now a full-time author with two books currently self-published on Amazon.
My second book “Surviving a Realistic Zombie Apocalypse” gained local notoriety within days of publishing and was featured on the front page of the Limerick Leader newspaper, which has a readership of 110,290, and also received airtime on local and national radio.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Surviving a Realistic Zombie Apocalypse”. The inspiration for this book came from; watching back-to-back episodes of The Walking Dead, the Miami cannibal case from 2012 and the movie 28 Days Later. I tried to imagine what realistic zombies would be like and how best to survive.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I never start at the introduction. I always jump from chapter to chapter writing what I can when I can.
Every morning, before getting out of bed, I visualise my book as finished and published. Even when I’m writing a book I see it as already finished.
If I get a case of writers block I’ll get out my phone and record myself talking instead. This way I can get full chapters done without thinking much about it.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. I wouldn’t be here today writing this if it wasn’t for that book opening me up to the power of the Law of Attraction.
What are you working on now?
“Prepper’s: The Ultimate Guide”. Many doomsday prepper’s only prep for specific events. They need to prep for every eventuality.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook. Create an author page and post your new and upcoming titles there with links to Amazon, or wherever else you sell your books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t waste your time submitting to traditional paper publishers. It will take you years for one of them to agree to publish your book and cost you all of your money along the way.
Sit down and write your book. Don’t agonise over formatting or covers or anything else. Get the book finished first.
Never, ever doubt yourself or your book. Maintain full faith in your work and your ability.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Thoughts become things. If you see it in your mind, you will hold it in your hand.” – Bob Proctor
No truer words have ever been spoken. Every morning, before you get out of bed, visualise your book. Feel the book in your hand (even if it’s going to be an eBook). Feel the pages, the cover and the weight of the book. Turn it over and admire your picture on the back cover. Feel overjoyed that you managed to create this.
Once you feel overwhelmed with joy, jump out of bed and get yourself ready for a productive day of writing.
What are you reading now?
I don’t have time to read at the moment. All the time I have is dedicated to writing new material.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Work, work, work. I won’t make it unless I put in the time. Just like anything in life, if you want to reach the top you need to put in the hours.
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 Secret by Rhonda Byrne
The Magic by Rhonda Byrne
The SAS Survival Handbook by John Wiseman (I’m stranded on a desert island, right?)
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