What genre do you write?
Mainly philosophy and contemporary fiction with a
metaphysical spin.
Tell us about your
latest book.
Five College Dialogues and Five More College
Dialogues have been re-released! Both are comedic resources for students that
carry plenty of appeal for alumni.
What marketing methods
are you using to promote your book?
I have a large social media following and run a
few blogs. All of those links can be found on my main site, ianthomasmalone.com
What formats is the
book available in?
Ebook and print.
Who are your favourite
authors?
Kurt Vonnegut, William Faulkner, Oscar Wilde,
George R.R. Martin, and Philip K. Dick.
What advice do you
have for other writers?
Read. Perseverance is everything. Writing
itself isn’t the hard part. It’s consistently showing up day in and day out
that wears on you.
What's your favourite
quote about writing/for writers?
This isn’t really about writing, but the “Do
it, make your dreams come true,” Shia LaBeouf video is my go to for motivation.
What's the best thing
about being a writer?
The pay! Just kidding. I like being able to
build and create stories that people enjoy. I’ve been doing this for a few
years now and I still get the same warm fuzzy feeling when someone tells me how
much they’ve enjoyed my work.
Where can people find
out more about you and your writing?
On my website, ianthomasmalone.com! There are
tons of pop culture articles and other fun stuff that I like to fill my niche
on the internet with.
Who is you
favourite character in your book and why?
The main character in both, George Tecce, who also goes by
The Chief. He offers plenty of advice to his students, but he’s far from a
perfect person.
Why do you think
readers are going to enjoy your book?
It’s different, especially The Dialogues books. The flow is fast and the format is very unique. A contemporary
read unlike any other.
How long did it take you to write
your book?
I tend to write my first drafts fairly quickly, but the editing
process does take some time.
Who designed the cover?
Alyssa Savery. She did a wonderful job.
Did you learn anything
from writing your book that was unexpected?
Writing in Socratic dialogue was certainly a unique experience. I
loved it and felt that it helped improve my ability to write dialogue on a
larger scale.
Where can a
reader purchase your book?
Wherever books are sold!
Who inspires you?
Innovators. It doesn’t matter what field. Life’s too short to not be
doing something different.
How do you research your
books?
I read tons of philosophy. Being relatively fresh out of college
helped as well.
What is your work in
progress? Tell us about it.
The Princess and the Clown. It’s a satirical erotic novella. Quite
different from The Dialogues.
What are your thoughts on
self-publishing verses traditional publishing?
It’s all about the editing. A self-published author needs to work
harder to get quality editing, but that’s the only factor I care about. I know
lots of authors who put great care into their editing, who traditionally
publish and self-publish and plenty who don’t.
Who or what inspired you to
become a writer?
It’s just always been something I’ve done, from a ridiculously early
age. I love storytelling.
Does your family support
you in your writing career? How?
My family is very supportive. Word of mouth promotion is huge.
What are you currently reading?
Light in August by William Faulkner. It’s for grad
school.
When you’re not
writing, how do you spend your time?
I’m in grad school so I don’t have much free time. I’m a huge baseball
fan, so I’ve enjoyed watching the playoffs. I also play water polo and love
just about anything associated with pools/water.
