Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Tom Julian works days at pharmaceutical company, helping to support research in to new cancer drugs, and nights and weekends as an author. He enjoys traveling, long-distance cycling, and waking up early to brew the perfect cup of coffee. He’s an unabashed beer snob and native of Trenton, New Jersey. Tom is the father of Izzy and Liam and husband to the lovely Brenda-Lea. He writes while warming his feet under his Bernese mountain dog, Maggie May. Favorite movie/book/food = O Brother, Where Art Thou?/The Sirens of Titan/Trenton-style tomato pie.
I have written one full novel (Timberwolf) and two novellas within the “Timberverse.” They are Breacher (for sale now) and Killing Hannibal, which is sort of a horror/sci-fi book that is coming out around Halloween. I have another one, “Machine Therapy” half-way completed.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My first novel, Timberwolf, is a military science fiction story originally envisioned as a film. I worked worked hard to transfer its cinematic qualities to the page and hopes that Twolf is the best science-fiction movie you’ll ever read!
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Oh man – I like to pick a nice block of time, like an hour or two at the most and bang through what I can. Anything written after that window usually has too much fatigue associated with it and I’ll just need to fix it later. Also, music is very important to me. I’ll play something that puts me in the mood of the scene I am writing; it might be hip-hop or bluegrass or stadium rock. My default is U2’s Achtung Baby.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Kurt Vonnegut of course. I love that guy’s sad outlook on life. He was like a human Eeyore. I met him once when he spoke at a college near me. I would also love to hang out with Robert Charles Wilson, who wrote Spin. That gathered the Hugo a few years ago. He actually friended me on Facebook the other day. Maybe that’s not so out there.
What are you working on now?
Sales! I just decided to self-publish. My book was previously published via an indie house, but that went out of business. Trying to re-home a previously published book is like trying to sell someone a gently used banana. I just decided to do it on my own!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I’m learning all that. I’m working on refining my Amazon ads and keywords and trying different promos. Someday Book Bub will say yes to me and it’ll be like I’m at the promo with a princess! I also interact with readers individually whenever I can and I am fearless about asking for a review. I’m like “look, I don’t care if you liked the book or not, but when you are done, please leave me a review.” I’m confident that they’ll love it, so I just tell em’ to bring it on!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
No – I am a new author. I’m trying to figure this out. I guess, don’t pay for reviews would be one! Also, get a lot of reviews.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
90% of success is showing up and always pack your own parachute.
What are you reading now?
The December Protocol by Devin Hanson – it’s really cool. It’s about special healing options that are only on Mars. Very good world building. I’m 10% in.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Write a sequel to Timberwolf. I have it mapped out. Also sell a bunch of bucks. Get famous. Live on a boat. Solve mysteries. Buy a pet alligator.
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?
Dune, Sirens of Titan, Spin, Anvil of Stars, Yiddish Policeman’s Union and Confederacy of Dunces (I stashed an extra one)
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