NEIL OSTROFF
- Guest Author -
G'day guys,
Welcome to the life of a successful author who has been published for more than twenty years - NEIL OSTROFF. Neil is an author of dark, noir thrillers, romance thrillers, and middle
grade sci/fi and paranormal novels.
Welcome, Neil ...
Tell us about you and
what you do.
I’m
an author of dark, noir thrillers, romance thrillers, and middle grade sci/fi
and paranormal novels. I was raised in a rural town outside of Philadelphia and
have been a published author for more than twenty years. I have several
published novels available at all online booksellers. I am an avid boater,
gardener, and poker player when not working on my novels.
What was the happiest
moment of your life?
The
happiest moment of my life was the day I got married (cliché, I know)
What was the saddest
moment?
One
of the saddest moments of my life was when I had to put my best friend, my dog,
Page to sleep. Those last moments haunted me for days.
What surprised you
most?
How
many books I’ve sold so far as an independent author.
What was your greatest
disappointment?
When
my former NY agent couldn’t sell my books and we parted ways after nearly four
years.
What or who was your
biggest challenge?
Trying
to sell my first books to a commercial publisher took a lot of time with no
results. It was a challenge to try and make it.
What has been your
biggest regret?
It
involves a woman. I won’t go into detail.
What would be your
dying comment? Why?
I’ll
live forever through my books. Why? Because I will.
What would you like
written on your tombstone? Why?
He
wrote books that changed people’s lives.
Who would you rather
have not met? Why?
My
first girlfriend, for obvious reasons.
What is your greatest
achievement?
So
far it has been the publication of my nine books and after nearly twenty years
of writing. And selling thousands of copies.
What personal traits
would you like to have in your next life?
Stop
doing things to please other people at the expense of my own happiness.
What advice would you
give to world leaders?
Give
peace a chance.
What advice would you
give to parents today?
Get
your kids away from the electronics and get them outside.
Who would you choose
to be stuck on a desert island with?
At the
expense of my marriage I can’t answer this question.
Have any heroes? Why?
Who?
Stephen
King. He’s the best.
What are the greatest
legacies you will leave behind?
My
books, obviously. They are my children.
What’s lacking in the
world today?
Patience.
Any pearls of wisdom
for the rest of us?
If
you love what you do you never work a day in your life.
What would be the last
sentence you ever write?
The
end and goodbye.
What inspired you
most?
Reading
stories as a kid and wanting to write my own.
Who or what made you
laugh the most?
Chris
Rock, funniest guy in the world.
What would be your top
three chosen careers in your next life?
Meterologist,
beach raker, professional poker player
What is your prime
focus in life today?
Making
enough money from my books to not have to work a conventional job.
If or when you reflect
on your past, can you identify any world events that you believe had a significant
impact on you?
9/11. Read my book DROP OUT!
Imagine that you were
given a chance to live again, what will you do first and what will you do
differently?
Because
I am happy, I guess there’s nothing much I would change.
Do you have a bucket list? Tell us more.
I’ve just about filled it, except for
retiring in the Florida Keys and learning karate and guitar.
Any great claims to
fame?
I’ve
had numerous newspaper and magazines articles written about me, sold thousands
of books, and written music lyrics for some successful musicians.
Anything you’d like to
add?
To read more about me and my books please check out my
blog:
ALWAYS WRITING
Amazon author central page:
FACEBOOK AUTHOR PAGE
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Clancy's comment: Thanks for sparing the time whilst on holidays, Neil. Hope you crack it in poker and find your favourite spot in the Florida Keys.
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