Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have written a number of books, most of which have gone unpublished. My debut novel, a steampunk-fantasy, just went live recently.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Dockland Kingslayer was heavily inspired by an amazing game called “Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura”. Some of the devs from Arcanum have since gone on to release a new game called “Pillars of Eternity”. I was also inspired by fantasy giants like JRR Tolkien, George RR Martin, Sci-Fi greats like Heinlein, and even Cormac McCarthy.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write for hours straight, as if I’m on drugs or entranced. Honestly, when I’m in the zone, it’s not uncommon to get up to go to the bathroom and/or eat.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I was heavily inspired by the Discworld series by the late & great Terry Pratchett and even the Song of Ice and Fire by George RR Martin.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently working on a prequel and a sequel to The Dockland Kingslayer. The prequel concerns the life of a character I barely touched on in the first book, even though he played a huge role in Falone’s developments. The sequel, well, does what a sequel should do: continues the events after the first book!
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I find that getting to know other authors and help them in any way possible is the best way to make a presence in the writing community.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write. Read. Do not be afraid to be told you’re awful. Take your beating like the second child, then walk it off — just don’t give up.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“If you’re going to hell, keep going”.
What are you reading now?
I’m reading a book from a fellow indie, Derin Attwood. It’s entitled “The Caves of Kirym”. A fun read. I highly recommend picking it up.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Well, I need to build a platform. Most importantly, if anyone is looking to “make it” in this business (that is what it is after all) an author must have a following. Building a platform is tough, but through time and effort, anything is possible.
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?
That’s a tough question. I’ve read and loved so many titles. However, if I had to pick, I’d choose the following:
1) “The Lord of the Rings” with “The Hobbit” 4-in-1 by JRR Tolkien
2) “Stranger in a Strange Land” by Robert Heinlein
3) “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius
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