Why don’t you begin by sharing a
little about yourself.
I am originally from Alaska. Having spent nearly 20 years up
there, I learned to hunt for food, trap and fish etc. I have seen fifty below
zero temperatures, five foot snow, moose, bear and the northern lights. After
finding Mr. Right I am now a happy Texan author, editor and artist. I own three
horses, four chickens, and three geese. I am also wife to a robot building
husband and mom to a one year old.
Can you tell us about your newest
release, Chiron's Honor?
Chiron's Honor brings a genetically engineered centaur
species back to Earth after a separation of nearly 3,000 years. The centaur cannot
reproduce, their longevity is severely shortened and they are looking for
answers to have a chance at living again. This book is meant to bring realism
to classical mythology.
Your new book is a fantasy. What
interests you about the genre as a writer? Are you a fan of the genre, and if
so why?
I am a picky reader as I have read all the great classics
such as Tolkien, Asimov, and James Herriot etc. I can't stand formulaic books,
shallow plots, or the shallow use of writing and language. What I like about
the fantasy genre is just pushing the limits of what we assume, tweaking the
standards, messing with the status quo. Experimenting, and testing. I like a
good unicorn book, or a novel with rich character in dragons, and in the human
characters. No more wizards, spells, apprenticeships, or doomsday, but give me
a really well thought out book and sharp author. I am definitely a fan of
fiction and fantasy! In this crazy world we need it!
You’ve also included aspects of
mythology in your book. As a writer what do you find most intriguing about
myths?
Ironically I got interested in mythology from Stargate SG1,
an old sci-fi T.V. series. It is fascinating to learn about the old languages
used, how the common person lived, the ruling structure of a society, how they
viewed nature and animals, how religions and concept of magic were perceived. I
prefer to read the old stories, which were once considered fact and just ask in
my writing what if they had been true and we never found out? That is the
underlying question in this current series I'm working on.
Can you tell us about your writing
process? Where do your ideas originate
My ideas pop into my head usually without forethought.
Literally while I'm typing! Chiron's Honor actually wrote itself, there was no
plan whatsoever except the vague idea of what I wanted to get across. Even the
structure formed itself partway through, I liked it and kept it. The structure
itself I have never used before. I think the book surprised me!
What is your greatest challenge as a
writer?
Editing, I hate editing! Second, is advertising. Lastly,
researching old dead civilizations!
Where do you get your inspirations or ideas?
Pretty much in one of two ways. I get lucky have great ideas
that pp into my head for which I quickly jot down notes. And lastly, literally
n the fly while I'm typing. Beyond that, just the desire to mess with
assumptions and see where they take me.
Do you have a favourite author?
Not just one favorite author but many. If I was forced at
threat to my life, I'd have to say Tolkien.
What’s the next project? Any new
books in the works?
This has got to be a trick question! I have two books in one
series to work on, two books each in their own series to finish, and two more
each in THEIR own series to write. I am working on five separate series at the
same time, and just hop from one book to the next as I feel the need or finish
a book to move on.
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