Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Thom Young is a writer from Texas. His work has been in PBS Newshour, The Wall Street Journal, The Oxford Review, and over a hundred literary journals. A 2008 Million Writers Award and 2016 Pushcart Prize nominee. His work was recently featured in the Friction Series in over 700 Barnes and Noble locations. You can follow him @tyypoet on IG.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
the Loser in the Static It has several influences from the Catcher in the Rye, On the Road, and The Outsiders. It’s a dark high school outsider romance.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
No except writing comes easy and I generally think first thought is best thought.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
There’s too many to list but Bukowski, John and Dan Fante, Mark Safranko, Hubert Selby, and Hesse are big influences.
What are you working on now?
A collection of short stories called Madness.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Social media at times and of course Awesome Gang. I think it’s important to connect with readers first before you build a brand and really starting promoting your books.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just keep writing and find a niche audience that will connect with you and enjoy reading your work.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Maybe Bukowski ‘Don’t try’ because he means go all the way if you want to do something.
What are you reading now?
I am reading Demian by Hesse right now as well as some books about the Apaches.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Keep submitting my work to agents and focusing on writing poetry.
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?
Beneath the Wheel by Hesse, The Bible, and Play the Devil by Scott Laudati
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