Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an amateur writer and artist who seeks to be Malaysia’s next Tolkien, because why not?
So far, I have finished on book, and am now writing two more.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The name of my latest book is “Unicorn Farmhand”: it was based on a written assignment that I used while I was studying ICGSE English.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I could have a habit of playing around with existing tropes, and sometimes I can be incoherent. Sometimes, I also try to make my stories seem random and weird.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Although Tolkien and GRR Martin are among the major literary influences of my books, their content was mostly inspired by Internet memes, Friendship is Magic, Warhammer 40,000, mythology, Near East history, and Raxxo’s animations.
What are you working on now?
I am working on making more drawings and videos of my voice acting.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I send my books to free book promo websites, or share them to book promo groups on Facebook.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Try to think of how your main characters experience their situations, and how each of them would react.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
“Many people have taken their ideas to the grave”.
What are you reading now?
What’s next for you as a writer?
Now, I am looking for a job to support my income, and it’s even more difficult without a bachelor’s degree.
What is your favorite book of all time?
If I have any favourite books, it would have something to do with the official novels for the Star Wars Original Trilogy.
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