Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am from Zimbabwe. I write African contemporary romance fiction. So far, I have written ten full length fiction books. I also have three full length fiction books of two series each to follow. I am currently having short fiction available at wattpad and timbooktu. I am a Christian. I enjoy going to church, watching satellite programs on Wildlife, Discovery Channel, NatGeo etc. I also read a lot. Music is an inspiration though I am not talented enough to sing or play instruments.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest completed project is Boomerang. I was inspired by the visual art of wood carving. I was trying to find more about African sculpture when I discovered that wood is not sculptured. It is a separate art on it’s own. From researching I came up with a story of a talented ruralite wood carver.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
My inspiration comes from diffetent sources. I can’t call that unusual.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I have read African authors, pioneers like Ngugi Wa Thiongo, Doris Lessing, Nardine Godimer, Wilbur Smith, Shimmer Chinodya, the late Charles Mungoshi and Major Mwangi to name but a few. I have been inspired by non African authors like Jack London, Harold Robins etc.
What are you working on now?
I am working on a new book that is close to completion. It examines the love affairs of a principled spinster woman of African origin.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
If I was sure of that I should have been hitting the jackpot as AmazonKDP or Print #1 bestselling author. I have tried using different sites principally Facebook and Twitter to name a few.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Lots, never hit PUBLISH with the first draft. Try doing that on the tenth draft which should go through a string of Beta readers whose critique should be taken on board. After that get professionals to edit, design the jacket and do the interior then publish. It’s an expensive but elaborate process. Beware of scams. Don’t relax yet, market, publicize then start all over with a new book and draft #1. If need be, use marketing/publicity professionals with book marketing footprints.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t give up. Had Thomas Edison done that we wouldn’t have the bulb. Had Bill Gates, Steve Jobs or Abraham Lincoln given up where would we be?
What are you reading now?
Voice In The Night by Pastor Surprise Sithole
What’s next for you as a writer?
Keep reading and repeating the writing, editing and publishing process.
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?
Sweet Savage Romance – Rosemary Rogers
A Time To Die – Wilbur Smith
Dogs of war – Wilbur Smith
Sho-gun
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