AUTHOR INTERVIEW: PJ MANN

Tell me about yourself, and what got you into writing?

I am always afraid of questions like this one. There are so many things to say, and finding the right ones is like going through a box of old pictures found on an attic. After I graduate from University in Italy, where I studied Geosciences, I felt like I needed to see more of the world around. For this reason, I moved, almost immediately after, to Germany. There I graduated to another University, but I knew that wouldn’t have become my final destination. I moved to finish writing my thesis to Finland, where I live now. Writing has always been an essential part of my life. In the beginning, it was just a way to write down my emotions on a sort of personal journal. Then, slowly it transformed into writing stories.

What inspired you to write?
I am a traveler, and my wanderings around the world are an incredible source of inspiration. Meeting different cultures, people, sceneries, gave me a unique chance to gather an understanding of human nature, which is very important when I start creating my characters.

Are you a reader? What are some of your favorites?

Yes, I love to read, although between my day job, the writing career, and the marketing for my books, I have left only a few moments during the day when I can enjoy a good book. I read many genres, but my favorites are thrillers and suspense books.

What is your newest work, and what is going to happen in the future?

My latest release is a paranormal thriller set in the Congolese rain forest. My travels through Africa have strongly influenced the writing of this one. I wanted to bring to life my experiences and to share those powerful feelings of being in the middle of one of the most amazing natural environments on this planet. Visiting the voodoo market in Togo gave me the idea for the paranormal part of the story, all I needed to do was to connect all those parts to fit into a novel. In a few days, I will release my next book, ‘The Man from the Mist.’ This is going to be a mystery thriller, so I’m returning to the genre I mostly write, but I also plan to release other historical fiction and paranormal thrillers I have in mind.

Do you have advice or tips for Indie Authors?

Patience, patience, patience. This, together with perseverance, is the most required quality an indie author needs to have. The second important thing is before even thinking of publishing anything, do your researches and connect with as many other authors through groups. Writer support groups are a real treasure chest, as there you can understand the process behind the industry and all the requirements to bring your word to the public. Writing is indeed a creative process, but publishing is a business, and the two things, when you are an indie author, cannot be separated.

What influenced you as a writer?

I was mostly influenced by the books I’ve been reading, and I will continue reading. As a thriller author, reading the news influences and inspires me. As a multigenre author, I guess it has been the other interest I have always been passionate about.

Do you prefer an ordinary book or ebook?

I love physical books, but I understand that they can raise a big space issue. Ebooks have the great advantage to be carried wherever I go, and in my traveling life, this gives an advantage I cannot overlook. I buy physical books when there is a title that grabs my attention in a particular way and has a fantastic book cover.

Amazon Link to her Newest Book:

https://www.amazon.com/…/B08…/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2