Interview With Author Tim Stickel
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
History is my hobby and writing historical fiction allows me to share that love with others. I’ve written three books to date, one published so far.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest (published) books is Special District: Harbin, Drawing the Tiger’s Bones. I was inspired by the complexity of the crossroads city of Harbin China, especially in the 1920s through the 1940s.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Because I like to be as historically accurate as possible I do a lot of research into the background of my stories, employing academic books and articles, travel books, and maps.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I love Harry Turtledove’s historical/alternative history books and Tony Hillerman’s detailed mysteries
What are you working on now?
Book 3 of my Harbin Mystery series. Book 2 is complete and will be published in November/December 2022 timeframe.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Just trying to get my story in front of as many readers as possible.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t give up! You have the stories inside you–just let them out.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Just write as you think about your story, worry about going back and cleaning it up later.
What are you reading now?
I’m toggling between Storm Over the Mekong and Voltaire
What’s next for you as a writer?
Seeing how far out (books and time) I can push my current book series. Maybe into the 1950s?
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 next 4 books in the Harvard Classics that I haven’t gotten to yet.
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