Meet Dino Jones | Author

We had the good fortune of connecting with Dino Jones and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I decided to pursue a career as a writer because I wanted to create stories that move people. Whether that be through laughter or through tears I’ve wanted to create characters and stories that people can connect with.

I suppose the thing I’ve released which I’m proudest of is my newest novel, ‘Some Things Last…’. I worked on that novel for two and a half years and it’s a story for that touches upon some very personal feelings of mine…almost painfully personal at times.

I wouldn’t call it easy, no. As a self-published author, the biggest hurdle I’ve encountered is getting the word out about my work. My family has helped spread the word which has helped my novels grow a small audience. I’m praying that more people will discover my work and enjoy it as I release more material.

Another struggle I’ve encountered is the so-called “paid promotions” I’ve been contacted with through numerous Instagram pages. Most of them were fraudulent accounts that prey upon the hard work of self-published authors like myself. I cannot stand those people.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I’d like to take them out to eat at my favorite Chinese restaurant called Peking Garden in my hometown of Sylacauga, Alabama. I’ve been visiting Peking since my high school days in 2004. I have many memories attached to it and the food and staff are fantastic.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
A few key individuals and groups have inspired my writing. I want to dedicate this particular shoutout to Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford, Phil Collins, and GENESIS as a whole. Their music has greatly inspired my work so far and I feel it will continue to do so. I want to also dedicate this to Victoria Legrand and Alex Scally of BEACH HOUSE. Within my second novel, ‘Some Things Last…’ their music inspired many scenes throughout the novel as well as other facets of that work.

Website: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20981755.Dino_Jones

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Other: https://www.amazon.com/Dino-Jones/e/B08J3MNMZR

Image Credits
Sticky Note Artwork of Elly, Vicky, Sharon, and “Book III Character”: Dino Jones Front Cover Art For ‘Some Things Last…’: Leah Albert Photos: Dino Jones