Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a freelance photographer based in Japan. To date, 3 photo essay books have been published: World Heritage Japan, River Books 2019, Hidden Gardens of Japan 2018, Offbeat Japan 2018
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
World Heritage Japan – as my specialty is Japanese gardens, I travel all around Japan – a lot. When I happened to be in area with UNESCO site, I made it a point to visit the sight and photograph it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I am more of a photographer than a writer.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
What are you working on now?
The Shikoku Pilgrimage Trail
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Amazon
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Keep at it! Don’t take rejections personally – keep going!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The very best job is work that you would ordinarily do for free, rendering the effort painless.
What are you reading now?
Plain of Snakes, Paul Theroux
What’s next for you as a writer?
What is your favorite book of all time?
Kafka by the Shore, Murakami
Author Websites and Profiles
John Lander Website
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