January 11, 2024-Tim Ford and I met many years ago at Supercrawl in Hamilton and I’ll never forget that meeting! He was so well spoken, down to earth, and just one of those guys that made you feel completely at ease. Then he told me about his books and I was hooked. It’s been an absolute pleasure working alongside him and his series is like no other. He’s got a talent for sitting his readers right beside his characters and having them experience everything that the characters go through…which can be downright disturbing at times, LOL! Let’s get to know what makes Tim tick:
The last 3 books published with Pandamonium are, Forbidden or Worse, The Ghosts that haunt Me, Fools Betrayal. To be published in 2024, Carini Inc, and A Strongbow Revenge.
When we asked Tim what inspires him to write, here’s what he said: “I have a chronic disease, Ankylosing Spondylitis, that is trying it’s best to cripple me. I started writing to help me mentally escape current flair ups, and a possible dark future. When I write, I feel no pain, a great sense of accomplishment, and I can control Mitch’s destiny, and also put my real life fears, through Mitch’s eyes. Truly is great mental therapy for me.”
Where did you come up with your ideas for the Mitch Strongbow Series? “Originally, my story was supposed to be a short story, just a half Sioux-half German teen, asking out this Russian, Jewish teen to a New Years Eve party. Here we are 14 books later, and still evolving the story line.”
When you’re not writing, what do you like to do? “Outside interests. I have always been a gym rat, great for the body, mind and soul. I love concerts, music is my favorite drug, and the band Phish, they are my favorite dealer. Last year I travelled to see them twice at MSG in NYC, and once in Syracuse. As we said as teens, “Road Trip”.”
Any advice for new or upcoming writers? “I enjoy helping new writers, letting them know what has worked for me. Makes me feel great once they start to get published, like one of our kids graduating school, with honours.”
What upcoming projects are you working on? “Currently writing book # 14 in the Strongbow series, “Twins in Sin”, is what I am thinking for the name. Currently at 62,000 words. 1976 for the timeline.”
Here’s where you can find Tim’s books:
Globally: http://www.pandamoniumpublishing.com/shop
Tim often shares excerpts from his upcoming works so be sure to follow him on social media!
On Facebook: Writer Tim Ford
on X: @WriterTimFord1.
