A Life in Books with Brian Paone

 

Today on my blog I welcome author Brian Paone to discuss A Lie in Books.

Can you tell me a bit about yourself?

I was born and raised in the Salem, Massachusetts area. I have, thus far, published three novels: a memoir about being friends with a drug-addicted rock star, “Dreams are Unfinished Thoughts”; a macabre cerebral-horror novel, “Welcome to Parkview”; and a time-travel romance novel, “Yours Truly, 2095”—all three novels are available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook. Along with my three novels, I have published two short stories: “Outside of Heaven,” which is featured in the anthology, A Matter of Words; “The Whaler’s Dues,” which is featured in the anthology, A Journey of Words; and an upcoming third story, “Anesthetize (or A Dream Played in Reverse on Piano Keys),” which will be featured in the anthology, A Haunting of Words. I’m also a vocalist and have released seven albums with my four bands: Yellow #1, Drop Kick Jesus, The Grave Machine, and Transpose. I’m married to a US Navy nurse and we have four children. I’m also a police officer and have been working in law enforcement since 2002. I’m a self-proclaimed roller coaster junkie, a New England Patriots fanatic, and my favorite color is burnt orange.

 

What was you favourite book from childhood?

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blum

When you were at school what was your favourite book you studied?

The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald

 

What is your favourite classic book?

Les Miserables by Victor Hugo

What would you consider to be one of the best books you have had over the last 5 years?

The Mission of the Sacred Heart by Randy Blazak

 

What book to you think you should read but never get round to?

A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking

 

What do you consider to be your favourite book ?

• The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath

 

Is there a book that you have started but been unable to finish?

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

If you were stranded on a desert Island which 2 books would you want to have with you

How to get off a desert island,” and “How to make tacos from food items found on desert items”

Kindle or Book?

Kindle

 

Brian Paone’s books are available from Amazon now.