Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Michael Patrick Mardel (1949-) was born near the city of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He has trained to be a teacher-librarian ending up with a Bachelor of Education and a Graduate Diploma of Librarianship. At the age of 40 he started studying psychology as that is what he always wanted to do. He graduated with a Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Psychology) and has spent his time since then counselling, teaching students how to drive, and being a carer. In 2004 he assisted his publisher on bringing out Library Walkabout and from then on he self-published Walkabout Dreaming years 5-8 and 3-4, Sustainability in the 21st century part 1 (all revised in 2018) and part 2 (Growing your own), Computer Walkabout (being revised), Storyteller Walkabout, Music Walkabout. He wrote the Australian short stories for boys (& girls) over two years. These stories are now available from Amazon through KDP and on Kindle.
Michael has now written a trilogy around the life of Paul O’Leary for middle grade readers about life in the country and overseas. There are now a few YA books: Frack off: trouble in the high country and the Kimberley; The Mermaid and the Seahorse; and A Cowboy Downunder.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Computer Walkabout – Office 365 is totally different
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
quiet
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Joanna Penn and Steve Freeman
What are you working on now?
publishing a memoir – editing outside.
Setting up a paperback for one of the Paul O’Leary books
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Goodreads and Twitter
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just do it.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Read widely
What are you reading now?
The midnight bell by Jack Higgins.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Convert all the ebooks to paperbacks.
What is your favorite book of all time?
The folk of the faraway tree by Enid Blyton
Author Websites and Profiles
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