Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
W have two published books, with another one due at Christmas, several online comic books and a poetry collection
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The latest release , Poohsticks Bridge was inspired by my Twin, and my reaction to her loss. It tells the story of two small children who find comfort in each others company and stay together throughout their lives, as Helen and I would have done had she lived.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I usually write the story in my head first, and have almost a completed map of it before I even pen one word
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Alan Moore for Halo Jones, Rob Grant and Doug Naylor, Bradford Gorby, Carl Barks, Floyd Gotfredson, Christopher Broom.
Most of these are comic book and graphic novel authors, which is mainly what I read growing up.
What are you working on now?
Tales from belle Starr House, a prequel to my latest release, Poohsticks Bridge.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Facebook tends to work fine, if the ad copy is good enough, and with paid for advertising, it results in sales. Amazon marketing doesn’t seem to work. I can usually manage to persuade local newspapers and radio stations to interview me ahead of a book release.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t expect to be an overnight success, and if you fail to market your book, don’t be disappointed if your spouse/parents buy the only copies. Marketing and selling is harder than writing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Grow a beard.
Seriously, if you are male, and are able to, get that beard grown. It’s like instant respect. females and males alike love it, and it makes an author look like an author.
What are you reading now?
Arthur Miller Death of a Salesman,
What’s next for you as a writer?
For my new book, Tales from Belle Starr House to achieve double the sales that Poohsticks Bridge did.
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?
Harper Lee To Kill a Mocking Bird/ Steinbeck Of Mice and Men (I havent read thee for years)Shakespeare complete works
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