Today, I have a quick book spotlight for you for a new fantasy release, The Dragon Charmer's Apprentice: A Legends of Tivara Myth by JC Kang. Enjoy.
The Dragon Charmer's Apprentice: A Legends of Tivara Myth
A slave shall rise from the ashes to master dragons.
Born into slavery, Mai's horizons are limited to one simple desire: to catch the eye of a handsome mate. She dares not dream for more, for like all humans, she’s been taught from birth that her life belongs to the orcs, her destiny to serve.
But her world is upended when Aralas, a messenger from the elf gods, reveals blasphemous truths: humanity was created to be free; and hope—if it can be called that—lies in the jaws of the dragon Avarax, whom only Mai can charm with her unique voice.
Torn, overwhelmed, desperate to hope yet terrified of failing her kind, Mai has until a rare conjunction of moons to master magic that takes lifetimes to learn. Yet how will she discover who she really is when even her allies seek to control her?
Only by making the greatest of sacrifices will she manifest the power of a Dragon Song, and help mankind escape eternal servitude.
JC Kang's unhealthy obsession with Fantasy and Sci-Fi began at an early age when his brother introduced him to The Chronicles of Narnia, Star Trek, and Star Wars. As an adult, he combines his geek roots with his professional experiences as a Chinese Medicine doctor, martial arts instructor, and technical writer to pen epic fantasy stories.
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Today I have another interview, this time with fantasy author F. P. Spirit. He stops by to talk about writing fantasy and about his books. Enjoy.
Interview with F. P. Spirit
Why don’t you begin by sharing a little about yourself.
I’m a sci-fi/fantasy fan from back before it was cool to be
a geek. I grew up on Star Trek, Tolkien, Asimov, and Piers Anthony. These days
I’m a software developer by day and a writer whenever I can fit in the time (which
is not as much as I’d like.) I have a very understanding wife and two sons of
whom I’m extremely proud. We also have a dog who is the center of attention in
our household. On top of that, I try to game with friends as often as possible and
keep in shape as best I can (which is not an easy task at all these days.)
Could you tell us a bit about your latest book?
My latest book is titled “City of Tears.” It is the first novel in my next series, “Rise of the Thrall Lord.” The book follows
the further exploits of the characters from the “Heroes of Ravenford,” though things take a far more serious turn.
In this installment, demons have once again crawled up from
the Abyss, undead are roaming the earth, and someone has appeared who can exert
control over dragons. All these signs point to the possible return of the dread
Thrall Masters, a group of mega-powerful mages who nearly decimated the world
over a century ago.
City deals with the first of these major encounters: a tower
harboring enormous power, shrouded in mist, surrounded by an ancient city that
has fallen under a terrible curse. All who once lived there walk the earth as
undead, ruled by the former empress of the once great Naradon empire.
Of all the books you've written, do you have a favorite?
My favorite would probably be City. Writing is a craft that can always be improved upon. I’ve
learned a lot over the last ten years, and thankfully my writing has improved
along with it. My first few novels were full of action, adventure, and humor. I
did put quite a bit of effort into character backgrounds and development.
However, I could have used more character introspection. This new book delves
not just into the character’s minds, but truly captures their emotions and
underlying motivations.
Do you have a favorite character? If so, why?
It's a toss-up between Lloyd and Seth. Lloyd is the most
genuine character you will ever meet. In some ways, he is the archetypical hero
- athletic, good looking, always doing what's right. However, he is also quite
modest and shy. Seth, on the contrary, is an extremely sarcastic character. His
shady past makes him distrustful of everyone. He is also inclined to say
whatever he is thinking without holding back. He's that voice in everyone's
head that never gets expressed in real life.
Why did you decide to write in the fantasy genre?
I’ve always loved fantasy and a few years back we started
role playing with family and friends. A number of amazing and amusing
characters resulted from those sessions and I wanted to share their adventures
with as many folks as I could. Little did I realize the long road I had ahead
of me. After many iterations of world building, character development, and
weaving together of plot lines, the Ruins on Stone Hill was finally born.
What is the hardest part of writing fantasy fiction?
There are a couple of things, but the foremost is making up
an entire world. Fantasy fiction often takes place in a completely different
world from ours. Building that world requires a lot of work if it is going to
be believable for the reader. There has to be rules, especially where magic is
concerned, places, travel, races, creatures, and the like that need clear cut
definitions. That world also should have a history. Defining that history can
take months of painstaking work to map out.
Did anything surprise you about the process of writing your
book?
The way that characters “talk” to you. Well-developed
characters tend to have a mind of their own and tend to disrupt your plans as
your writing. I've often hit a road block where a character will tell me
"no way am I doing that!" It's just not in their nature. I have to
then learn to write around it or change the plot point to fit the character.
Do you have a favorite author, or writing inspiration?
David Eddings is probably my favorite author. I love the way
he combines a large cast of characters and how they interact with each other.
Tolkien is of course the father of fantasy and one of my favorites. I also love
Piers Anthony. His Apprentice Adept series is one of my all-time favorites. On
the Sci-Fi side, I've always loved Asimov. I cut my teeth, so to speak, on the
original Foundation series. Heinlein and Niven are also two favorites.
What advice would you give beginning writers?
Write, write, and write again. Never stop. Never give up.
There's always room to grow as a writer. The key, though, is to write about
things you love. The passion you feel as you write will translate into your
stories and to your readers.
Ruins on Stone Hill (Book One: Heroes of Ravenford)
What do you get
when you mix an elf, a gnome, a halfling, and a warrior? Magic, mayhem, and
loads of sarcasm.
Glolindir
thought he knew all about magic until he came face to face with his very first
monster. He only survived thanks to:
Lloyd, the gallant
spiritblade as talented as he is reckless. Seth, the mysterious halfling whose knives are nearly as sharp as his
tongue. Aksel, the quiet gnome whose very touch can heal.
Unfortunately,
that was just the beginning of their troubles. The little town of Ravenford is
in desperate need of heroes. Before Glo and his friends know it, they are up to
their necks in monsters and worse.
It all comes to
a disastrous head when they confront a dark force in the ruins outside of town.
Outclassed and overpowered, the only thing that can save them now is their wits
and a bit of luck.
F.P. Spirit writes high fantasy fiction inspired by the likes of Tolkien, Eddings, Brooks, and Piers Anthony. An avid science fiction fan, he became hooked on fantasy the moment he cracked open his first copy of Lord of the Rings in high school. When he is not writing, F.P. is either spending time with his family, gaming, doing yoga, or walking the dog.
A long-time lover of fantasy and the surreal, he hopes you enjoy his fun contributions to the world of fantasy and magic.
For more on F. P. Spirit and his books check out these
sites:
Alan M. Clark’s Jack the Ripper Victims Series is comprised of five novels, one for each of the canonical victims of the murderer. These stories are not only meant to appeal to those interested in the horror that was the Autumn of Terror, but also those interested in the struggles of women in the 19th century. They are well-researched, fictional dramatic stories meant to help readers walk in the shoes of the victims and give a sense of the world as each of the women may have experienced it. The timelines for the stories run mostly concurrently, so it doesn’t matter in what order the books in the series are read. They are simultaneously drama, mystery, thriller, historical fiction, and horror. They are novels concerning horror that happened.
A Brutal Chill in August
The First Victim of Jack the Ripper
by Alan M. Clark
Genre: Crime Horror
Publisher: IFD Publishing
Publication Date: December 7, 2019
We all know about Jack the Ripper, the serial murderer who terrorized Whitechapel and confounded police in 1888, but how much do we really know about his victims?
Pursued by one demon into the clutches of another, the ordinary life of Mary Ann "Polly" Nichols is made extraordinary by horrible, inhuman circumstance. Jack the Ripper's first victim comes to life in this sensitive and intimate fictionalized portrait, from humble beginnings, to building a family with an abusive husband, her escape into poverty and the workhouse, alcoholism, and finally abandoned on the streets of London where the Whitechapel Murderer found her.
With A Brutal Chill in August, Alan M. Clark gives readers an uncompromising and terrifying look at the nearly forgotten human story behind one of the most sensational crimes in history. This is horror that happened.
This novel is part of the Jack the Ripper Victims Series. Each novel in the series is a stand-alone story.
Annie Chapman led a hard, lower class life in filthy 19th century London. Late in life, circumstances and and her choices led her to earn her crust by solicitation. After a bruising brawl with another woman over money and a man, she lost her lodgings and found herself sleeping rough. That dangerous turn of events delivered her into the hands of London's most notorious serial killer, Jack the Ripper.
Contrasting her last week alive with the experiences of her earlier life, the author helps readers understand how she might have made the decisions that put her in the wrong place at the wrong time
This novel is part of the Jack the Ripper Victims Series. Each novel in the series is a stand-alone story.
An imaginative reconstruction of the life of Elizabeth Stride, the third victim of Jack the Ripper. The beast of poverty and disease had stalked Elizabeth all her life, waiting for the right moment to take her down. To survive, she listened to the two extremes within herself--Bess, the innocent child of hope, and Liza, the cynical, hardbitten opportunist. While Bess paints rosy pictures of what lies ahead and Liza warns of dangers everywhere, the beast, in the guise of a man offering something better, circles ever closer.
In Victorian London, the greatest city of the richest country in the world, the industrial revolution has created a world of decadence and prosperity, but also one of unimaginable squalor and suffering. Filth, decay, danger, sorrow, and death are ever-present in the streets. Catherine Eddowes is found murdered gruesomely in the city's East End. When the police make their report, the only indicators of her life are the possessions carried on her person, likely everything she owned in the world. In Of Thimble and Threat, Alan M. Clark tells the heartbreaking story of Catherine Eddowes, the fourth victim of Jack the Ripper, explaining the origin and acquisition of the items found with her at the time of her death, chronicling her life from childhood to adulthood, motherhood, her descent into alcoholism, and finally her death. Of Thimble and Threat is a story of the intense love between a mother and a child, a story of poverty and loss, fierce independence, and unconquerable will. It is the devastating portrayal of a self-perpetuated descent into Hell, a lucid view into the darkest parts of the human heart.
A novel that beats back our assumptions about the time of Jack the Ripper. Not the grim story of an unfortunate drunken prostitute killed before her time, but one of a young woman alive with all the emotional complexity of women today. Running from a man wanting her to pay for her crimes against his brother, Mary Jane Kelly must recover a valuable hidden necklace and sell it to gain the funds to leave London and start over elsewhere. Driven by powerful, if at times conflicting emotion, she runs the dystopian labyrinth of the East End, and tries to sneak past the deadly menace that bars her exit.
Although THE PROSTITUTE'S PRICE is a standalone tale, and part of the Jack the Ripper Victims Series, it is also a companion story to the novel, THE ASSASSIN'S COIN, by John Linwood Grant. The gain a broader experience of each novel, read both.
On November 5, Mary Jane and Joseph sat together, having a meal at the Cock’s Crow Tavern in Mile End Road.
“Our efforts will clear the way for a theft at the Deptford Victualing Yard,” Joseph said, pushing his plate away and finishing off his glass of ale, “the ordinary-looking cove I told you about is the client. I don’t have his name to give you. On the night of the theft, there will be two night rounders, Sims Overton and Roy Nagel, who stand in our client’s way.”
Mary Jane repeated their names to better fix them in her memory. She took another a bite of her rump steak pudding.
“Though they are Government employed,” he said, “as are the stevedores, much like lumpers, they are organized at a local pub. Their master works out of the Evelyn Arms just across Grove Street from the entrance to the Deptford Victualing Yard. They are required to eat and drink at the pub before their shifts. Often they spend breaks there as well. Their shifts are twelve hours long, eight o’clock at night ’til eight o’clock in the morning. They take breaks around midnight, one at a time for fifteen minutes. On Saturday nights, during his midnight break at about a quarter to twelve, Overton goes to the Evelyn Arms, hires a Judy and takes her back to the south gatehouse. The small building is part of the gated entrance to the yard, and has a back door, so she can slip out should anyone come. The hire is prearranged, so you’ll have to attract his attention in the week before, then be available that Saturday night, November 20. Overton and Nagel each take a turn with the woman, one having his way with her while the other stays outside to act as crow, ready to signal should someone approach the gatehouse.”
“They’re helping us without knowing,” Mary Jane said with a smile. Though she had little enthusiasm for the job, she wanted Joseph to see her willingness. She had agreed to help because of the money offered, ten pounds, and because both Joseph and Thomas were important to her.
Author and illustrator, Alan M. Clark grew up in Tennessee in a house full of bones and old medical books. His awards include the World Fantasy Award and four Chesley Awards. He is the author of seventeen books, including twelve novels, a couple of novellas, four collections of fiction, some of them lavishly illustrated, and a nonfiction full-color book of his artwork. Mr. Clark's company, IFD Publishing, has released 42 titles of various editions, including traditional books, both paperback and hardcover, audio books, and ebooks by such authors as F. Paul Wilson, Elizabeth Engstrom, and Jeremy Robert Johnson. Alan M. Clark and his wife, Melody, live in Oregon. www.alanmclark.com Visit his blog: https://ifdpublishing.com/blog
Today I have a dystopian sci-fi book spotlight for you, for The Gaia Solution, book 3 of The Gaia Collection series by author Claire Buss. Enjoy.
The Gaia Solution (Book 3: The Gaia Collection)
by Claire Buss
Kira, Jed and their friends have fled New Corporation and joined the Resistance, but their relief is short-lived as they discover how decimated the human race has become and learn of an environmental crisis that threatens to destroy their existence. Kira and Jed must travel up the mountain to the New Corporation stronghold, City 50, to bargain for sanctuary while Martha and Dina risk everything to return to City 42 and save those who are left. With the last of her reserves Gaia, the fading spirit of the Earth uses her remaining influence to guide Kira and her friends but ultimately, it’s up to humanity to make the right choice.
More about The Gaia Collection series
The Gaia Collection is Claire's hopeful dystopian trilogy set 200 years in the future after much of the planet and the human race have been decimated during The Event, when the world went to war with high-energy radiation weapons. In The Gaia Effect, Kira and Jed Jenkins – a young couple who were recently allocated a child – together with their closest friends, discover Corporation have been deliberately lying to them and forcing them to remain sterile. With help from Gaia, the spirit of the Earth, the group of friends begin to fight back against Corporation eventually winning and taking over the governance of City 42.
In The Gaia Project, Corporation fight back under a new, more terrifying organization called New Corp and Kira, Jed and their friends end up fleeing for their lives trying to find a safe place to live. They travel to City 36 and City 9 in vain and must go further afield.
In the final book, The Gaia Solution, the main characters have ended up with the Resistance and not only do they have to deal with surviving against New Corp but an extinction environmental event is looming on the horizon and they’re running out of time to save what’s left of the human race.
Claire Buss is a multi-genre author and poet based in the UK. She wanted to be Lois Lane when she grew up but work experience at her local paper was eye-opening. Instead, Claire went on to work in a variety of admin roles for over a decade but never felt quite at home. An avid reader, baker and Pinterest addict Claire won second place in the Barking and Dagenham Pen to Print writing competition in 2015 with her debut novel, The Gaia Effect, setting her writing career in motion. She continues to write passionately and is hopelessly addicted to cake.
Today we are a stop on the Moss and Clay (Book 1 in the Mab’s Doll Series) book tour. I spotlight this new release (out May 26th), a mythological fantasy novel by Rebekah Jonesy, as well as present a guest post by the author. Enjoy.
Moss and Clay (Book 1 in the Mab’s Doll Series) by Rebekah Jonesy
Moss, clay, and blood--that's how Gillian began.
A doll, crafted and given a mission by Danu. Given life by human and Fae blood. First daughter of Mab, Queen of the Fae, Gillian must track down the rogue fae in the Americas and bring them back under Fae Law with only a volunteer kelpie to travel with her.
And no one knows what they’re in for. Not even the gods that sent them.
The book is available at: Amazon Kindle
on pre-order until May 26th 2018 when it goes live.
And now for the guest post
American Legends and Urban Fantasy
America is a crazy, mixed up, wild combination of everything. And I love it. From the food to the language to the legends and ghost stories; America is a tossed salad of everything.
And like American salads, that isn’t always a healthy thing.
Because what happens when you run into a four legged creature that stands taller than your car, has rows of sharp teeth, sounds like it has hooves, and is being chased by a thunderstorm? Do you cover your ears? Do you make the sign of the cross? Do you offer it three drops of
blood? Or do you make sure you do not make contact of any kind?
Well that depends on if it is a bäckahäst, a kelpie, a nøkk, or a nix. In a land of mixed cultures like America is, it only makes sense that all of their monsters and legends should follow. But if that holds true then how is anyone supposed to know how to identify and protect themselves from the complex variations of imported or domestic legends?
Because of course, America had its own legends and myths before the Europeans came sailing in. What if the four-legged creature wasn’t a creature at all. But was instead a Navajo witch called a skin-walker?
Let’s just hope it’s a werewolf instead. We all know how to deal with those. Right?
Right?!
But America has a thousand such stories. Some very similar to each other. The White Ladies and La Llorona. Hasn’t everyone heard the ghost story of the local woman that drowned and still walks the river looking for her child? Some of those stories say that if she notices you she will start to scream and wail and you’ll be frozen in place, just like the banshees of Scotland.
We’re Americans though, so we don’t just stick to the old stories. Instead we make up new ones. The black eyed children that have to be invited in to do God knows what to you. The Slenderman myth that took on such a brutal life of its own when two girls committed murders to appease him. The Rake that sits at the foot of your bed and steals your ability to move and possibly even your life force. The black dog that chases down truckers and is an omen of imminent death. These are all new legends, birthed by Americans themselves. We have so many now that we even created a new term that covers all of them. Creepy Pasta.
It’s a crazy, mixed up, wild combination of everything. And I love it. Which is why I started a new urban fantasy series to address as many as possible. I’m not just relying on myself, though. I’ve started a Facebook group
where we can all tell and share the stories we know and love. And I would love it if you would join me. Share your stories and read mine. Cause how else are you going to learn the difference between a pooka and a nix?
About the Author
Rebekah Jonesy knows stuff about things and isn't afraid to talk and write about it. Outside of the literary world, she is a mad scientist cook, gardener, Jill of all trades, and military spouse. Inside the literary world she is a devourer of books, publisher, and mentor.
Today on the blog I have a book spotlight for the new release, urban fantasy, A Fistful of Frost by Rebecca Chastain. The book is currently on pre-order and will be release May 8th (plus there is with a Gift with Purchase promotion: anyone who pre-orders of A Fistful of Frostcan receive the noveletteA Fistful of Flirtationfor free). Enjoy.
A Fistful of Frost by Rebecca Chastain
Madison’s job—and her soul—are on thin ice.
Madison Fox is determined to reform Jamie, her half-evil pooka, but the bond linking her to Jamie works both ways. Already, it has manipulated her into bending the rules. If she continues down this path, she could doom her soul. Since her judgment can’t be trusted, a high-ranking inspector now dictates Madison’s every interaction with Jamie, and each directive drives them further apart.
Unfortunately, Madison has bigger issues than the potential degradation of her soul. Winter has struck with a vengeance. Frost moths plague the entire state, reinforcing the artificially frigid temperature. Worse, cold-blooded, soul-stealing enemies are flocking into her region from the north—creatures Madison has little defense against.
With the inspector scrutinizing her every misstep, Madison is in for the battle of her life. If she hopes to survive, she must make an impossible choice: save herself and her region or save Jamie.
Giveaway: The author is running a Gift with Purchase promotion for the pre-order—everyone who pre-orders A Fistful of Frost can receive the novelette A Fistful of Flirtation for free. This giveaway will be live from now until May 8. The details can be found here: https://www.rebeccachastain.com/current-giveaways/
About the Author
Rebecca Chastain is the USA Today bestselling author of the Madison Fox urban fantasy series and the Gargoyle Guardian Chronicles fantasy trilogy, among other works. Inside her novels, you’ll find spellbinding adventures packed with supernatural creatures, thrilling action, heartwarming characters (human and otherwise), and more than a little humor. Rebecca lives in Northern California with her charming husband and two bossy cats.
Today the blog joins the tour for the new YA fantasy book release, Monster Huntress by David Wiley. The book is a YA fantasy, and the first in The Young Huntress series. I have a look at the book, plus an interview with the author. Enjoy!
Monster Huntress (The Young Huntress Series Book 1) by David Wiley
Consecrated with her mother’s blood and blessing.
The world tells Ava she’s just a little girl who should know her place, but Ava wants a sword not a crown.
Ava and her father are following in her mother’s footsteps, hunting monsters in the 13 Kingdoms, seeking revenge for her mother’s untimely death. Little do they know that the monster responsible is building up a dangerous force. When The King requests the help of Ava’s father in exchange for her becoming a princess, Ava is not pleased. Can Ava escape her fate and the obnoxious prince of Harborg to live the life she’s always known, or will the dark plans of the monster catch her in his trap.
David Wiley combines the action of Tomb Raider with the fantastical elements of The Witcher to create the exciting world of The Young Huntress high fantasy series.
Track down Monster Huntress today and slay your need for good fantasy.
Why
don’t you begin by sharing a little about yourself.
I grew up around
stories. I would frequently bring stacks of books to his mother at bedtime,
always eager to have another book read before bed. Several decades have passed
since those days, but little has changed: I still have a passion for stories. I am
a complete and total storyteller at heart, and that is always where I find my
enjoyment. I would still tell stories even if I knew no one would ever read
them because that is the way I am wired.
When I’m not writing, I
can often be found enjoying the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Robert
Jordan, Brandon Sanderson, Sarah J. Maas, and many others. I also like to delve
into the literature of the Anglo-Saxons, such as Beowulf, and the Icelandic
Sagas.
During my free time I
also like to sit around a table with others, pulling out modern board games
such as War of the Ring, Mage Knight, Lignum, A Feast for Odin, and many other
games.
Could
you tell us a bit about your latest book?
The world tells Ava she’s just a
little girl who should know her place, but Ava wants a sword not a crown.
Ava and her father are following
in her mother’s footsteps, hunting monsters in the 13 Kingdoms, seeking revenge
for her mother’s untimely death. Little do they know that the monster
responsible is building up a dangerous force. When The King requests the help
of Ava’s father in exchange for her becoming a princess, Ava is not pleased.
Can Ava escape her fate and the obnoxious prince of Harborg to live the life she’s
always known, or will the dark plans of the monster catch her in his trap.
Do
you have a favourite character? If so, why?
Ava, for sure. I fell in love with her character
when I first penned her to life in Ogre Hunt. My heart and soul has poured into
her story, and I hope to someday have my own little girl who can be inspired by
the fiery young protagonist. She is not so much a reflection of who I am, but
rather a picture of what I hope my daughters would be: bold, strong,
persistent, motivated.
Why
did you write this book? What was your inspiration?
There are so many great
stories out there now with female protagonists, so I’m not breaking new ground
here, but there can never be too many books featuring a strong female lead. My
son can walk into any library or bookstore and grab a fantasy book that has a
hero he can identify with and strive to be like. I wanted to make sure my
daughter, should God bless me with one, will have that same opportunity.
So really, in a way,
this book has always been for her. The little girl I’ve dreamed of being a
father to, bonding together in a way that only a father and a daughter can
bond. I wanted to make sure she could find those books that she could fantasize
about and reenact with her friends much like I used to do with the Star Wars
movies. If she wants to hunt down monsters, I’ll happily provide her with the
sword and let her imagination take her places that I’ve dreamed up in print.
What did you hope to accomplish by
publishing your book?
Honestly, to spread the story I love to readers. If one person
reads and loves the story, then I’ve been successful at my mission. Obviously,
I’d love to reach a larger audience but it isn’t about becoming rich and famous
for me. I want to find readers who love the type of stories that I enjoy
writing. My sincere hope is that this story reaches those people, and that they
would find ways to contact me and let me know their reaction to this book.
Can
you tell us about your writing process? Where do your ideas originate? Do you
have a certain writing routine?
Writing time is a premium for me most days. A lot of my focus,
lately, has been more on revisions and marketing – both important tasks but far
from what I want to do. I like to go on walks to generate ideas, as there is
something inspiring about being outdoors. I also am a huge fan of writing
prompts, as they often form little nuggets of ideas that can roll into larger
plot points later. At worst, I can flesh out some worldbuilding that takes
place in another place or time from my main series.
Do
you have a favourite author, or writing inspiration?
It would be Tolkien, particularly inspired by his
main trio of books: The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. At
this point in time I don’t even know which one is more of an impact, but I am
continually rereading and diving into everything Tolkien created. While they
come through in more subtle flavors in a work like Monster Huntress, you can
see some of the narrator humor from The Hobbit layered into a shorter work of
mine: A Merchant in Oria.
What
advice would you give beginning writers?
Just write. Your first draft doesn't have to be perfect. Stopping
to clean up every detail in Chapter One until it is perfect will prevent you
from ever reaching Chapter Two. Power through the story while it is fresh in
your mind and the creativity is flowing. The rest can be added, subtracted, or
fixed later. After it is finished.
What do you like to do when you're not
writing? Any hobbies?
I play a lot of board games. Not your Monopoly or Clue or Risk,
but the modern era of board games. We're in a renaissance of gaming right now,
and there are few things I enjoy more than sitting at a table with other people
and playing a game like War of the Ring, Castles of Burgundy, Kingdom Builder,
or Mystic Vale (to name a few).
About the Author
David Wiley is an author of science fiction and fantasy stories, choosing to write the stories that he would love to read. His first fantasy novel, Monster Huntress, will be published by OWS Ink, LLC. in April 2018. His novella, A Merchant in Oria, is set in the same fantasy world but follows a different cast of characters on an adventure that challenges the notion of what it takes to be a hero.
His short fiction has previously been published in Sci Phi Journal, OWS Ink, and King Arthur anthologies by Uffda Press and 18th Wall Productions. David resides in central Iowa with his wife and son, and spends his time reading, writing, and playing board games.
