Episode Description:
On this episode of What’s Kraken?, Jo talks with prolific author Armand Rosamilia who has published over 100 books. Armand shares how a childhood punishment introduced him to Dean Koontz and launched his writing career. Learn why crime thrillers earn him “10 times more” than horror, how he writes 400,000+ words annually using just two fingers, and the story behind his hit “Dirty Deeds” series. Armand also discusses his Twitch writing sessions and annual “MondoCon” writer’s retreat.
Key Points:
* Armand has published over 180 books and has been a full-time writer for 14 years
* Crime thrillers earn him 10 times more revenue than horror fiction
* Writes 1,096 words daily to reach 400,000+ words annually using just two fingers
* Created the “Dirty Deeds” series (12 books) about a hitman who rescues children
* Uses Twitch for live writing sessions three times weekly
* Hosts an annual writer’s retreat called “MondoCon”
Resources:
* Website: ArmandRosamilia.com
* Twitch: Armand_Rosamilia (Mon/Wed/Fri at 1PM EST)
* YouTube: Armand Rosamilia
00:00 Introduction to Armand’s Journey
01:02 Inspiration from Dean Koontz
03:14 Writing Style and Genre Focus
06:44 The ‘Dirty Deeds’ Series
09:03 Writing Schedule and Productivity
19:39 Community and Engagement on Twitch
23:42 MondoCon and Writer’s Community
25:40 Reflections and Advice