The Author Interviews, Round 3, #13: Tim Heath pt.2

As promised here are the reading questions answered by authorTim Heath.Would you agree a good book must withstand more than one read?Yes, I think that’s certainly true. I even wrote my first novel with that in mind––maybe a bit ambitious, I know––but Cherry Picking is meant to be totally different second time through. Is that really the case, I guess only readers can say?What do you look for when shopping for a Kindle Book? Your options are cover, title, author, price, description, publisher, sample chapter and reviews.I’ve usually landed there from something else––mainly a recommendation. Then, reviews help, and cover as well as the description. I’d say these three over even the price (within reason) because if all the first things have happened, I’m already interested enough to buy.Who is your favourite author and why?Growing up it was Jack Higgins––he wrote either WWII material, or now mainly British Security Service stuff, either facing local threats (the IRA as was) or more modern terrorist threats. I think the writing was suitable for my young mind. As an adult, I do enjoy John Grisham––you’ve got to recognise quality.Do you have a favourite genre? If so, tell us more.Thriller, mystery––surprisingly (not really, actually) it’s what I also write! I love things with depth. What I call 3D writing, in that you know there is something deeper going on, more than you are being shown so far.Do you shop for indie books online? If not, why?I shop for books––on the same lines as mentioned above. How they are published doesn’t really come into it. I wouldn’t not buy a book because it was indie.What would it take for you to leave a review or recommend a book to a friend?I always review––that’s because as an author, I know how hard it is to get reviews. Sadly, such a small percentage of people ever do review, even when they liked it. Nearly all people that don’t like something let the world know, which is why positive reviews are so important. I think it’s only my duty as a reader to leave a review––it’s kind of like a tip at a restaurant. I think in the same way tips are automatic, reviews should be for readers––and they don’t even cost you anything!After downloading book one of a series for free or cheap, do you ever return to paymore for the other book/s?Yes.Do you ever visit an author's website? If not why?If I have a link, I might well do so. I usually find a way to encourage or comment, be it their Goodreads or Facebook pages, or some other way.What would it take for you to sign up to a mailing list?Some form of connection. I’m on a few mailing lists, actually.Do you enter giveaways or order signed copies?I haven’t ever done so, yet.Many thanks to Tim Heath for these additional interview questions! We wish him all the best with his work.