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Meet Geoffrey Porter
Geoffrey Porter is an author whose life and writing are shaped by a fierce battle with schizophrenia a disease that he describes with raw honesty and courage. For him, storytelling is more than a creative pursuit; it’s a way to make sense of chaos, to find focus amid storms of the mind, and to connect with readers who may never fully understand the fight but can feel its truth on the page.
He has written across multiple genres, creating a diverse body of work that includes one novella, a middle-grade story, two poetry chapbooks, and fifteen novels. His books often reflect fragments of lived experience pain, humor, defiance, and hope.
“People want to talk about my life,” Geoffrey says. “It likely ain’t like yours.”
His candor, resilience, and creativity have made him a distinctive voice in independent literature.
The Inspiration Behind Jared Wolf
Geoffrey’s latest project, Jared Wolf, began as an experiment in middle-grade storytelling. He describes it as something driven by his inner “500-pound gorilla of a muse” a creative force that doesn’t take no for an answer.
For Geoffrey, inspiration doesn’t come from comfort or calm. It comes from restlessness, curiosity, and a need to keep moving forward, even when life itself feels unpredictable.
Writing Habits That Keep Him Grounded
When asked about unusual habits, Geoffrey’s answer is simple: consistency and coffee. He finishes books with remarkable regularity, often working like clockwork.
But there’s also an artistic quirk that defines his style his use of white space. He describes it as “painting on the page.”
He spaces his text intentionally, shaping paragraphs visually to create rhythm and breathing room for both the reader and himself.
“Other writers don’t do that. Formatters eliminate it, publishers outlaw it to save paper. But I need to paint with white space to read it. So show me a writer who paints with white space maybe I’ll read their book.”
This visual rhythm has become part of his literary fingerprint, turning formatting into an act of creative expression.
What He’s Working on Now
Geoffrey is currently writing Scorched Earth while managing quarterly sales for his growing catalog. He runs 99-cent promotional campaigns to make his books more accessible and to build a community of readers.
Marketing, he believes, is not an afterthought it’s part of the craft.
“The pinnacle of writing isn’t writing. It’s marketing.”
He also plans to expand his R.A.E.C.E. series with a new installment titled R.A.E.C.E. Leviticus and is producing the audiobook for Small Bear IV.
How He Promotes His Books
Geoffrey’s approach to promotion is practical and independent. He uses Amazon Kindle Countdown Deals, sets his ebooks to 99 cents, and purchases newsletter ads to stay visible while keeping his costs low.
He emphasizes supporting small businesses over large corporations, preferring to work with independent creators and marketers.
“Buy from small businesses, lone wolves, mom and pop shops. Stay away from billion-dollar corporations.”
Advice for New Authors
His advice for writers is refreshingly unconventional:
“Paint with white space. It’s not hard. A few people will thank you.”
He also encourages writers to study Scene–Sequel structure, a writing technique that helps create smoother pacing and emotional balance.
For Geoffrey, writing is about both discipline and design every story has rhythm, every page has shape.
The Best Advice He Has Ever Heard
“Marketing is what sells books, not writing. Within reason, of course. A turd is still harder to distribute.”
Blunt, humorous, and true. Geoffrey’s perspective reflects years of hard-won experience. He understands that good art must meet real-world awareness because even the most powerful story won’t reach readers without strategy.
What He’s Reading Now
Right now, Geoffrey is revisiting his own work and preparing for R.A.E.C.E. Leviticus. He also owns two poetry books that continue to inspire him.
“I might read Leviticus, or I might read R.A.E.C.E. Genesis or Exodus or all three.”
His reading habits are as fluid as his writing shifting between creation and reflection.
What’s Next for Geoffrey Porter
In the coming months, Geoffrey plans to:
- Polish his author website
- Release the audiobook for Small Bear IV
- Continue writing R.A.E.C.E. Leviticus
He’s not chasing fame or trends. Instead, he’s focused on momentum, creativity, and persistence. For Geoffrey, writing remains both a refuge and a rebellion.
Books He Would Take to a Desert Island
If stranded on a deserted island, Geoffrey wouldn’t choose books he’d choose survival.
“I’d beg for plant seeds. Pounds of them. Legumes especially. A good knife, a saw, and an infinite spool of rope.”
It’s a perfectly pragmatic answer proof that even as an artist, he’s grounded in reality.
Learn More About Geoffrey Porter
Discover Geoffrey Porter’s world of fiction and poetry here:
- Website: Geoffrey Porter Website
- Amazon Author Page: Geoffrey Porter Amazon Profile
- Facebook: Facebook Profile
- Twitter: Twitter Account
Geoffrey Porter writes with the raw honesty of experience and the precision of a craftsman. His books may not follow convention, but they pulse with authenticity. In his world, writing isn’t just storytelling it’s survival, art, and truth written in white space.
