Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is William Becker. I wrote my first actual book when I was 12. I self-published it under a fake name when I had no idea how to write or edit. It’s called “The Watching.” That was my first work. I ended up writing another work called “The Things Hiding Within” which ultimately went absolutely nowhere. My first book that was actually published under my real name was called “Weeping Of The Caverns.” Weeping took a lot of elements from “The Watching” and morphed them into something readable. That book came out when I was 15 and it was followed up with my second novel, “Grey Skies.” I’ve published a few short stories through my website since, but otherwise, I’m working on a third novel
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My most recent release came in the form of “The Egg.” As simple as it may sound, it’s literally about a girl giving birth to an egg. It explores themes of childbirth, abortion, maternal instinct, and obsession. It was actually inspired by a trip to Michael’s around Eastertime. We found a giant toy egg and I asked my friends, “what if someone gave birth to this?” It was a painfully simple concept that turned into something really cool.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I write 600 words a day, rain or shine, motivated or not. If I miss a day, I add 600 words to the next day, taking my total up to 1200 words. I only take breaks on weekends, but this makes me actually much more inspired and motivated to get stuff done. Even if I have to write in the bathroom in between classes, I always find time to write. It’s very hard for me to understand people talking about not being inspired or finding time to write. If you want to write, you find a way. That’s coming from someone who is taking 16 college credits and is in four different clubs at my university.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
“We Need To Talk About Kevin” and “Of Mice and Men” have shaped my way of describing things. Some people find it painfully overbearing and longwinded, but it’s given me some good abilities at creating pictures.
What are you working on now?
A couple of things. I’m gearing up for my final short story release of 2020. I’ve released two short stories so far this year, “The Egg” and “Seventh Circle.” “For We Are Many” will be my final work of the year. I think I’ll take a break from all of my promotion and whatnot during the first half of 2021, then maybe release a short story compilation and something film related.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I try everything, but my Instagram has gotten me decently far.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Write. Write every day. Don’t be scared of promoting yourself or showing other people. Even if you suck, the best way to stop sucking is to practice and show other people.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“You can’t lose the game if you don’t play” is probably one of the most impactful things I’ve ever heard. It might sound dumb, but it keeps me from getting involved in a lot of drama and petty garbage.
What are you reading now?
I’m about to start “Everything’s Eventual” by Stephen King. I bought the book when I like ten years old and absolutely hated everything about it, and that’s coming from someone who has always had an intense love for horror. I put off Stephen King for my entire life after I read half of “The Stand” and the first handful of stories from “Everything’s Eventual.” I decided on a whim to read “Elevation” and fell in love, so I decided to revist some of his back catalogue and review it on Goodreads.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Write and then die.
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?
My 1100 page H.P. Lovecraft collection would be the first and most important book. I could spend years reading his work and interpreting it and never get sick of it. Sure, he was a racist prick, but his work is immaculate in every sense of the work. I would love to try reworking some of the stuff or building the mythos. I can’t think of any other book that I would enjoy as much. Maybe the first few “Bone” graphic novels.
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