Frequently asked questions or not
Welcome to the FAQ section
The part of the site where I answer the questions you might have, and a few you probably didn’t until now. These frequently asked questions cover everything from when the next book’s dropping, to how realistic my spy thrillers really are, to why I refuse to touch hardbacks. If your question isn’t here, that’s what the contact page is for — I promise I won’t bite (unless you ask about audiobooks… in which case I’ll just laugh nervously).
Do you really write all your books yourself?
Yes — every plot twist, every line of dialogue, and every typo is 100% mine. The editing process takes care of most of the typos… hopefully.
When’s your next book coming out?
As soon as it’s ready. I could give you a date, but that would be lying — and I save fiction for my books.
Why don’t you publish hardbacks?
Because they’re heavy, expensive, and frankly, a pain in the spine — yours and mine.
Will there be audiobooks?
Not at the moment. I wouldn’t know where to start, and nobody wants to hear me attempt accents.
Are your spy thrillers realistic?
I aim for “grounded in reality” but not “reading like a government manual.” Think believable characters in situations that make you turn the page, not file a FOI request.
Are your characters based on real people?
Some have traits borrowed from real people I’ve met (or overheard), but they’re always blended into fictional personalities.
What’s your writing routine?
Coffee, music that fits the mood of the scene, and a lot of muttering to myself. Sometimes the characters even answer back.
Do you plan your books or make them up as you go?
A bit of both. I usually have a plan, but I let the story take its own detours if it’s going somewhere interesting.
How long does it take to write a book?
Anywhere from a few months to “please stop asking, I’m still working on it.”
Do you write in silence?
Absolutely not. Music helps me get into the right headspace — when I was writing my Hulk Hogan book, I listened to his entrance theme before every session.
Will you ever write non-fiction again?
Maybe — but most of my future work will be fiction. It’s more fun to make trouble on the page.
Why do you self-publish instead of going through a traditional publisher?
Because I like creative control — and because waiting two years for someone else’s green light sounds like torture.
Do you read reviews?
Yes, but carefully. The good ones make me smile, the bad ones make me want to eat biscuits.
Can I get a signed copy?
If you catch me in person, sure. I’ll even try to make my signature legible.
Do you ever get writer’s block?
Yes — but I’ve learned to call it “creative refuelling” and pretend it’s part of the process.
Do you write multiple books at once?
Guilty. Sometimes one project needs to simmer while another one demands attention.
Have you ever completely scrapped a project?
Yes, and sometimes it’s the best decision. Not every idea deserves the light of day.
What’s the weirdest place you’ve written a scene?
In the pub. Inspiration struck, I grabbed my phone, and started typing. Amazingly, it actually made it into the project I was working on at the time — typos, pint rings, and all.
Do your characters ever surprise you?
All the time. Sometimes they make decisions I didn’t plan, and I just have to run with it.
What advice would you give to an aspiring writer?
Write. Then rewrite. Then read it back and wonder what on earth you were thinking. That’s normal — keep going.
