Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m currently sitting in snowy central Oregon with my dogs Story and Link by my side. I’ve published 3 books to date. Two are part of a series about America’s rarest breed of dogs and the man that raises them. The other is a stand alone college romance and coming of age story about a runner named Benson Wilder.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is “Faith In Every Footstep.” It was inspired by my first book, “Hope In Every Raindrop,” and written as a prequel to delve deeper into the world of Kyle Walker and his rare breed of dogs.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I’m not sure if it’s unusual, but I don’t enjoy writing at home. So, I usually pick one place in town and write the entirety of the book there over the course of 3-4 months. I wrote my last book at my local Subway 🙂
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I grew up reading a lot of essays and poetry. So, people like Emerson and Thoreau have had a big impact. Lately I’ve been reading a lot of fantasy, such as Tolkien, Martin, Rothfuss, Salvatore.
What are you working on now?
I’m working on the third (and possibly final) book in my Faith, Hope, and Love series.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Unfortunately the best method I’ve found is a Book Bub promotion. However, since I’ve read A LOT of dog books, and now written about a fictional breed of dogs, posts like this have helped get the word out there about my book: http://wesleybanksauthor.com/best-dog-books/
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be patient and persistent. I read a statistic recently that most successful authors have at least 13 published books. Find a good group of readers that like your work and just keep writing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I’m not sure what the absolute best advice I’ve been given is, but in college a successful businessman told me there’s money in everything…if you’re good enough at it. In other words, if you want to make a living at something you love, excel at and you’ll find a way.
What are you reading now?
I’m re-reading Name Of The Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, in hopes he’ll release Doors Of Stone soon.
What’s next for you as a writer?
As I mentioned above, I’m working on my third book in my Faith, Hope, Love series. I know it’s sometimes frowned upon to switch genres, but I have an outline for a fantasy series I want to work on next.
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 Bible for wisdom, something by Seneca or Marcus Aurelius for enduring stoicism, Name Of The Wind for fun, and then a book on survival or farming so I could stay alive to read the other there.
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