There are very few Twitter accounts that make me laugh harder than today’s 3Q’s Guest. Jon Bassoff tweets some truly hilarious takes. Not only that – he’s a fantastic author.

Please, do welcome Jon!

Steve: What does your writing time look like? Do you try and write at the same time each day? Do you have a word count you attempt to hit?
Jon: Man, there is nothing I would like better to have some cool writing routine. You know, wake up at 8:30, do the New York Times crossword over a cup of steaming coffee. Then take a stroll in the autumnal woods, feeling refreshed for three hours of quiet writing in my study. But damn if life isn’t a bit more complicated. I work full time and have a family which is real burden on my writing life (and my social life). So, honestly, my writing routine is just to write whenever I can. Sometimes that means late at night. Sometimes that means at work when I should be grading my students’ papers. Sometimes that means over the weekend. I will say that we have more time than we think we do. I’ve managed to have nine novels published without a routine. But I am disciplined to write instead of napping or sitting in front of the television (most of the time).

Steve: You end up at an estate sale and discover an unpublished manuscript from an author you love. Do you keep it just for yourself or do you share it with the world?
Jon: First, I go on the black market and try to sell it because I have no scruples. But, no, I would probably share it with the world. I still get to read it, right? Might as well have other people read it as well so we can discuss. After all, one of my favorite hobbies is reading bad reviews of great books. I love riling myself up!

Steve: Tell me about your newest release (novel/story/poem/novella) and why someone should read it!
Jon: My latest novel is called Beneath Cruel Waters. It was called “poignant and haunting” by New York Magazine, and I only had to pay them a cool $250,000 to say that. If you like twisty, suspenseful novels this might be for you. The basic premise: this man, Holt Davidson, returns to his hometown after the death of his mother. As he’s searching through his childhood house, he finds a gun, a love letter, and a photo of a dead man. He becomes convinced that his mother killed this man and wants to figure out why.

Steve: Bonus Question! You wake up in a comic book. What is your comic book character and what is your superpower?
Jon: My special power would be to duplicate myself. You know, have a copy of myself go to work, socialize at boring parties, while the real me gets to write and watch bad horror movies all day. I need a name for this superhero. Maybe Mr. Escapee?

Excellent superpower!

Thank you so much Jon!

To find more of his work, check the links!

Website: https://www.jonbassoff.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonbassoff

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Jon-Bassoff/e/B00FAAEFXI