Tell us about yourself.:
My Name is Andrew Masseurs and I am from Wellington, New Zealand. I've got two dogs and two cats.
I'm a crazy guy who grew up playing cricket and football (soccer) I love working out and exercising. I've got the most beautiful women in the world as my wife and four fantastic kids. I love life and love creating.

Where did you grow up, and how did this influence your writing?:
Grew up in Wellington, New Zealand. I suppose I have a kiwi way of thinking. Whatever that is. A spry optimism mixed with a never give up attitude and a hint of humour. It's all in there.

Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don't start a chapter til I am happy I have all the elements that I think will make it work in my head. Then as I start writing all those elements are thrown out and I rewrite it. Crazy, but it happens every time.

What authors have influenced you?
Grew up in Wellington, New Zealand. I suppose I have a kiwi way of thinking. Whatever that is. A spry optimism mixed with a never give up attitude and a hint of humour. It's all in there.

Do you have any advice for new authors?
Be yourself. There's no one like you.

What is the best advice you have ever been given?
Be yourself. Robin Williams as the Genie, Aladdin.

What are you reading now?
The Stand Stephen King. (Second time)

What’s your biggest weakness?
Food

What is your favorite book of all time?
The Shining Stephen King followed by all J K Rowling's stuff.

When you’re not writing, how do you like to spend your time?
Spending time with my family, exercising, Spending time with my wife, eating my favourite breakfast at my favourite cafe, working to pay the bills (Writing doesn't pay the bills) thinking about what I'm about to write.

Do you remember the first story you ever read, and the impact it had on you?
There was an old lady that swallowed a fly. Freaked me out man.

What has inspired you and your writing style?
I have no style. My style is my own. Marketers say as an author try to compare your book to other authors so readers can find you. I cant compare my style to other authors. The inspiration is everything I've ever watched, read and heard mixed up and written on paper.

What are you working on now?
The third book in the A Day in the Life Apocalyptic book series, tentatively called, Days of fury.

What is your favorite method for promoting your work?
I've read and listened to many marketing books. I'm trying everything and anything. Luckily the first book in the series is a short novella. So my favourite marketing took was to make the eBook and audiobook free. People love a free giveaway.

What’s next for you as a writer?
I'm planning out my book series. I'm currently releasing book two called The Day After. Next I'm writing the next two books together. I like to write two book at a time so I can come back to one fresh. And also planning the rest as I write.

How well do you work under pressure?
Very well. My work could quickly snowball if I don't manage my time. Writing while balancing everything else in my life is working under pressure. Remember to have fun.

How do you decide what tone to use with a particular piece of writing?
The particular piece of writing and relationships decide the tone. The first two books have been written in pov and third person. Each one was different because of the characters in the book. The first one was someone very much like myself. So I could get in his head no problem. The second one was a fourteen year old girl. The character established it should be third person. Characters are everything.

If you could share one thing with your fans, what would that be?
That I've loved writing my stories. That I've sat and cried, laughed and cheered while writing them. Because I've enjoyed them I'm sharing them so others will too. I really started writing as an alternative to watching too much TV. Take a break from the box. Read my books. Have fun.

Andrew Masseurs’s Author Websites and Profiles
Website
Amazon Profile
Goodreads Profile

Andrew Masseurs’s Social Media Links
Facebook Page
Instagram
YouTube Account