To begin, tell me a little more about you....
Tell us about your books/ Which genre do you consider your books to be?
My first book is a Science Fiction set story inspired by a 1970’s tv show called Blakes’7. One particular episode gave me an idea! Sadly it took me twenty odd years to get around to trying to write it. A Clone Legacy is about a lonely middle aged guy who embarks on a journey of discovery. He quickly finds out you are never too old to learn. My second book is a Murder/Mystery and Thriller of a sort. A Dark Persecution was inspired by a nightmare and shows what could happen if you were forced to confront all the people from your past that you have forgotten because you didn’t like them and then of course things turn sinister and fatal. My third A Clone Sacrifice is a return to science fiction and continues the story of book one, where the odds of survival have reduced and some harsh choices have to be made.
I didn’t start writing until late 2012. I was in between jobs and just thought I would have a go. I will admit to quite a few false starts but once I got going the story played like a film in my head all I had to do was get it down on to the laptop. I really enjoyed the process and I was hooked.
Why do you write?
I write because I love it. Someone asked me recently what keeps me doing it nearly every day and I just asked “How else do I find out what happens!”
What would be your choice for a superpower?
Definitely to fly, uncomplicated travel although my terrible sense of direction could be an issue.
Who is your favorite author?
Agatha Christie, I wish I could write like her! I have so much respect for the way she constructs her plots.
What are you reading now?
One Evil Act by Elizabeth George
Who is your favourite character to write about?
I created a new species in my Sci-Fi books called the Drakna and they are a lot more intelligent than the humans.
Do you have a writing process?
Yes, I plot plan with a series of events in a timeline (roughly) and then simply write to fill in the gaps and link up the events.
What advice would you give to an aspiring author?
Take your time and don’t rush any part of the process. Plus get people lined up to read it before you start writing, the more the better.
What inspired you to pursue writing?
I was given real determination to continue by some family and friends expressing their belief that I couldn’t write.
What are your favorite TV shows/Movies to watch in between writing?
What are your current projects?
Stupidly I’m trying to write two books one after the other! I have plot planned my third Science Fiction book A Clone Evolution and then I will return to the Murder/Mystery and Thriller genre with A Bright Circle of Darkness where a few characters from A Dark Persecution will return in a new and different story.
Do you have anything specific that you want to say to readers?
I would love them to try my Science Fiction even if it’s not one of their favoured genres because I think and hope mine is a little different and should have a wider appeal.
Quick Fire:
Cats or dogs? Cats
Coffee or tea? Coffee
Favourite food? Steak
Vanilla or chocolate ice-cream? Vanilla
What are 3 things you never leave home without? Watch, Sun Glasses and Injection (Diabetic)
Laptop or desktop? Laptop
Who are 3 famous people you would want to hang out with? Emma Watson, George Lucas and J J Abrams
TV or Movies? Movies
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All Artwork and covers of my works by William J. Kenney & Carlos Cara
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