In 2010, Charles Benoit released his debut novel You; now he’s gearing up for the May 8, 2012 release of his latest tale, Fall From Grace, and to do so, he’s sharing 5 fast facts about himself, spanning five categories, so that you can get to know the man behind the books!

Favorite Places:

• Udaipur, India
• Maya Bay in the Phi Phi Islands, Thailand
• Fez, Morocco
• The Khan El Khalilli in Cairo, Egypt
• Sydney, Australia

Favorite Authors:

• P.G. Wodehouse
• Donald Westlake/Richard Stark
• Megan Abbott
• Paul Theroux
• David Goodis

Things to Do:

• Reading
• Playing the saxophone
• Scuba diving
• Drawing
• Watching old movies

Tips for Writers:

• Write more
• Read more
• Don’t judge too quickly
• Allow yourself to fail
• Listen to your critics (just don’t believe everything they say)

Favorite Bands / Musicians:

• Cab Calloway
• The Skatalites
• Ska-J
• My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult
• The Ramones

Are you a Charles Benoit fan? What’s your favorite Benoit book? Hit the comments and let us know! Learn more about Fall From Grace (in bookstores now!) and browse inside!