Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
“Diary of an unemployed actor” is my first and only book for now. I was an actor, till Greek crisis knocked my door.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Well, it is actually the diary of an unemployed actor, all ispired by real life.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I work at night, when it is quiet. When everybody is sleeping and no phone will ring. Sometimes i work for hours till i am completelly exausted, till first light or till my son wakes up. I used to drink a little while writing but now i gotta be fit each morning. I write in Greek, not english. I learned speaking english mostly by watching films and sometimes when i try to wright in english i sound like Master Yonda. So someone else is translating my work and i just help.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Mostly modern stuff. I love reality, on my acting, my wrighting and my life. Let’s say Bukowski, the man had no delusion about himself. I like Mamet. I also like Dino Buzzati. And offcourse the great grand Joyce. And a ton of Greeks. I like old stuff too, like Aristophanes and Lucian. I like comedy.
What are you working on now?
Now i am writing the next one, “A red seaman’s book”, another autobiographical book about my experience as a maritime security operator. That’s the full title for someone who’s guarding cargo ships against Somali (or other) pirates. And some small things from time to time on my blog Kazabubu. Sorry, it’s in Greek.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Well, here i am. I have no idea how to do it and i can’t afford paid promotion. I live in Greece, remember? But i’m working on it.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Offcourse, but it’s all in Greek. Lazaros Alexakis for example. His book “Stories of the wolf”, kind of some motorcycle’s diaries. I love motorcycles.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Not excuses, it’s just waste of time. Your’s and everybody else’s. Just admit and carry on.
What are you reading now?
I studdy culinary arts and Byzantine music when i don’t take care of my familly, so i read about cooking and psalms.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Start having feedback from my book and finish the next one.
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?
“Odyssey”. “Women” by C. Bukowski. “How to build your own sailing yacht”. And “Beelzebub’s Tales to His Grandson” ’cause only there i will be able to finish that book.
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