Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Welcome to my journey,
Born and raised in the military, I pride myself by first being a husband and father, brother and friend. Having gained over 20 Years’ experience in both business and mining, engineering, construction management on international projects, I have had the privilege to have worked in remote areas as an expat and gain a great understanding of African cultures.
Although I am not a stranger to writing, my first attempt to write a book was 22 years ago, being young at the time it was just an attempt, and until now never tried again.
But with the accomplishments within my completion of my Masters and Doctorate, I have had the opportunity to learn and showcase my writing skills through thesis, dissertations and long essays, which has helped me to become quainter in the manner of writing.
I have also been privileged to contribute to international distance learning by educating people, as a tutor, lecturer, coach and mentor, and have published QnA session on the industry publication called “The Hard Hat Professionals” about remote working.
Being an expat away from my family is what started to motivate me to write this book, being with my family is what inspired me to finish it.
Although the concept of “The Expat” started off as just one book, I decided that the ending should raise to the creation of a second book, which I am currently working on, which links to two characters from the main book “The Expat” and then this will follow by a third to complete the trilogy and final battles were the character Stoney has been corrupted by the Omegalith and the search continues to find their friend, to stop him from killing and to face the Omegalith again with much more power. Still not sure what I am talking about – well… read the book. Happy readings all and watch this space.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The second book is called “Pieces of Summer” but still a work in progress. The heroine of the story has a loss of memory but gifted with very special powers, she is instructed by the voice in her head to go back into time to assassinate a mysterious man. And that’s all I can say:)
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I always watch M.A.S.H. while I write.
I make audio notes whilst stuck in traffic on my mobile phone to remind myself later of new and awesome inclusions to the storyline
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Steven King, Dean Koonts
What are you working on now?
As above, the second book of the trilogy
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Having that asked, I can honestly say I am still new to all of this, though trying out different methods
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Never give up, and after you are done, edit your book with a professional editor, argue it out, accept that your book might come out shorter, and get rid of the garbage. Then review it again and again for a thousand times until you want to throw up when you are there, you are nearly done. Happy writing.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write what you feel
What are you reading now?
I am currently working on writing the screenplay for the first book, so it is mostly different type of screenplays and styles
What’s next for you as a writer?
To go international
What is your favorite book of all time?
Midnight – Dean Koontz
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