Today I have an interview with writer Kevin S. Chambers, who chats about his new novel
God's Rogue, his screenwriting and other tidbits. Enjoy.
Interview with Kevin S. Chambers
Why don’t
you begin by sharing a little about yourself.
First off, thanks for taking the time to post
this. I generally try to let my work talk for me, but this I guess is more
about me right? Anyways, I currently reside in the North West, where I attended
school at Western Oregon University, for Earth Science. Since about 2009 I’ve
been writing, or attempting to write my own novel. Originally I had Awakening, that I shopped around, and
never got anywhere with. After a few years attempting this, I made the switch
to screenplays, where I’ve had more success, including two produced shows/web-series,
Starship Orion, and Daughter of Time. The first season of
DOT should be coming early next year.
Could you
tell us a bit about your latest book?
I have a list of novels to write, and a list of
TV shows and movies I’d like to produce. When I was down in LA last February, I
met up with a potential distributor/production company for Daughter of Time, which is about Time Traveling Assassins. Anyways,
when I was down there, they mentioned they were looking for movies, Naturally,
I brought up God’s Rogue, which was
meant to be a TV show. Well they asked if I could write it into a movie, which
I did.
As I wrote, I realized there was a lot there.
As such, I decided to turn it into a book. Which combines the concept of
Ancient Aliens, and the value of human life. Personally I believe in the value
of life. An individual only has one life, and it’s theirs to live. The main
character Kaden Hunt, who has discovered hidden talents in the human genome,
takes up a fight against two Annunaki. During his fight, he begins to discover
who he once was in previous lives. As he begins to discover, he realizes there
are enemies much more powerful out in the universes.
Who is
your intended readership?
Young adult and up, who like to have a reading
experience take them on an adventure, while challenging them mentally. I ask
questions, that I want the reader to think, what if I was in the position.
Can you
tell us about your writing process? Where do your ideas originate? Do you have
a certain writing routine?
My writing routine is a bit different I guess, I
usually get all of my ideas from dreams. Where I will write them down.
Sometimes I’ll let the stories play out in my head, and leave it at that.
Others, if I really love the characters, and story I will begin to write either
a novel, short story, movie, or television show.
What is
your greatest challenge as a writer?
Growing up I had a learning disability in English
and Grammar. It started as an IEP, which I worked hard to get down to a 504.
Even now I have trouble with English and Grammar. My editor would often call
me, as he pulled his hair out in frustration.
Do you
have a favorite author, or writing inspiration?
First let me dive into a bit of my reading
history. When I entered Middle School, I stopped reading, thinking it was
uncool. Well in 2007 a teacher gave me a copy of Eragon, which I sat on for
over a year. Finally I started reading it, and I fell in love with the series
and reading. Well in the fall of 08 I saw two actors from Power Rangers were in
Legend of the Seeker. Once I saw what it was about I began to watch it. I
noticed that it was a book. Well since that time, I’ve been a huge Terry
Goodkind fan, you can see similar themes in God’s Rogue.
What do
you like to do when you're not writing? Any hobbies?
I do love to dance, especially line dancing. I
don’t mind kayaking, fishing, exploring. I have this idea of going to Ireland,
and letting my feet guide me, get me lost. Really just exploring the world
around me, is such fun. I have great friends who like to go along with me.
Are you
working on another book?
Spoilers. Yes, I’m working on The Travelers
Tower. Which is the second book in the series. I’m also beginning to rewrite
Rogue Mage, completely unrelated.
What did
you hope to accomplish by publishing your book?
I want to tell stories, and entertain people.
Let’s also be honest, I want to make a good living off this, to allow me to do
other things.
In addition to writing novels, Kevin S.
Chambers has a series, Daughter of Time (Time Needs an Assassin) currently in
post production that should be available next year. When not writing, or on
set, he’s at home with his wife and dog, out playing baseball, or fishing.
God's Rogue by Kevin S. Chambers
Kaden Hunt has been fighting a hidden war for humanity, alone. A war that changed one night when his oldest friend tried to kill him. Now Kaden the most powerful human in existence has drawn the complete focus of Enki and Shamash the two warring leaders of the Annunaki; the aliens who created humanity. Both are determined to stop Kaden from becoming what he once was, who he once was. For if he becomes the Traveler a more powerful enemy will be freed.
God's Rogue is available on pre-order at Amazon and launches November 14th.
