Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am Italian, I have 28 years old and I live in a small mountain town in North Italy. I have started to write in the spring of 2017, and from then I wrote so much – complete books, essays, short stories, simple notes. I have self published five books here in Italy, and have just published my first book translated in English, which is a long literary essay about F. Scott Fitzgerald – my favorite author! The name of the book is “F. Scott Fitzgerald: Some sort of epic grandeur.”
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My last published work is a travel book about a trip I took in New York in 2016. I share thoughts and most of all anecdotes that defined that wonderful experience, which was my first trip ever. The Italian title is “Tutta la potenza della vita.” It come from the words that author Thomas Wolfe wrote to editor Max Perkins about the life in New York – “All the power of life.”
In the fall of 2020 I will publish a novella about and set in London. It’s pretty much autobiographical. This is another city that in many ways changed my life in better.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Actually not. I am pretty regimented when I write. I try to write every day – every morning to be fair. I try to write a few pages, or at least edit some chapters with some new writing in it. I always try to do my best job. But as you know, writing is pretty hard in the long period, so sometimes I take some time off (could just be a couple of weeks) to recharge and start better than ever.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
As I previously said, surely F. Scott Fitzgerald changed my views on books and literature. His words and prose were so deep, intense and vivid in their expressivity that should be studied in writing schools or in book clubs. And also, I love the story of his life, his relationship with Zelda. It is all so fascinating.
I also love modern writers too. I am a fan of Richard Paul Evans books, both about Christmas and those about the meaning of life itself. They really can change your whole perspective about things.
I always try to assimilate something (even a little bit) from every writer I love or appreciate.
What are you working on now?
On so much things! I have always two, three or more projects on the computer or desk at the same time. Of course, I try to organize everything at best as I can, so the work is less chaotic as possible.
At this moment I’m working on an autobiography about my childhood in my hometown. It’s very touching writing it. Even painful sometimes for some memories I’m putting in it. But I love writing my story and I can’t wait to see published. Also, I’m editing a new collection of short stories dedicated to the different character and way of life of American people.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
From my first book published, I tried so many ways to promote my work. Facebook ads in my case didn’t work very well. I always try to write a few articles on my personal blog, share behind the scene of the writing of that book, or share some photos on social media. A good method that I’m trying and seems to work are the ads on Amazon. They works better than those on the social media. And of course, last but not least, just talk. Spread the voice to friends, talk about the book during a coffee at the local bar, etc…
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I know that could be sound like something heard a million times, but read as much as you can, even when you are not in the mood, and write as much as you can, even when the words don’t come naturally to you. Try to write a little bit every day. And of course, don’t give up. It will be a long and difficult road for much of the time, but in the end, will be a wonderful journey.
What are you reading now?
Right now I’m finishing the wonderful and deep collection of essays about life in a Wyoming ranch titled “Where rivers change direction” by Mark Spragg. In the next days I will start “Norwich”, the olympic (literally) story of a small and rural Vermont town by Karen Crouse.
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