Tell us about yourself.:
I'm an advertising copywriter turned author from London with four novels and two non-fiction works under my belt. I've also contributed to two anthologies.
Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?:
I grew up in Ilford a large, sprawling conurbation on the North East side of Greater London. It didn't have any bearing on my writing.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I'm not as disciplined as I ought to be.
What authors have influenced you?
I grew up in Ilford a large, sprawling conurbation on the North East side of Greater London. It didn't have any bearing on my writing.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be yourself.
What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Be succinct.
What are you reading now?
'Chicken Wars' by Adam Leigh.
What’s your biggest weakness?
Procrastination.
What is your favorite book of all time?
That's an impossible question to answer. There is no one definitive book. But I suppose Shakespeare has to be one of the most influential writers in the English language.
When you’re not writing, how do you like to spend your time?
Reading, listening to live music and gardening.
Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
Yes. 'Stig of the Dump' by Clive King. It had an enormous impact on me. It opened my eyes to the possibilities of creative writing and got me into reading more
What has inspired you and your writing style?
I guess we are all influenced subconsciously by everything we read.
What are you working on now?
A third book in my Finkle and Lovejoy murder mystery series.
What is your favorite method for promoting your work?
By offering five-day free promotions through Amazon and marketing platforms like Fussy Librarian and FreeBooksy.
What’s next for you as a writer?
I'm hosting a book launch in a few days for my latest novel, 'One Man Down.'
How well do you work under pressure?
When I was an advertising copywriter I was always under pressure. You learn to deal with it to the point that you don't acknowledge it.
How do you decide what tone to use with a particular piece of writing?
I instinctively adopt a tone that works for whatever I'm writing.
If you could share one thing with your fans, what would that be?
My website where I have published over 100 author interviews.
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