When did you realize
that you wanted to become a writer? What was the very first thing you ever
wrote?
I was about 7 or 8 when I realized I wanted to
become a writer. I had just written my first story and loved the feeling it
gave me. Although, truth be told, if I could become a starship captain, I would
chose to be that over being a writer.
I wrote a story that was in the same vein of
one of my favorite childhood movies, The
Adventures of Milo and Otis. But instead of a cat and dog, it starred a
turtle. I got the idea when my turtle ran away. Long and sad story.
Who is your literary
hero?
Rod Serling. He counts, right?
How much of your
characters are based on your traits or someone you know personally?
A lot. Too much so in all likelihood. However,
it is more of a combination of traits from myself and from others, and what I
wish to be.
Describe your main
character in six words.
Brash, defiant, foolish, young, caring,
emotional.
Describe the world you’ve created in six words.
Gigantic, magical, segregated, precarious, war-torn,
ancient.
What scene was your
favorite to write?
I would say my favorite scenes to write are
the ones where Hellsfire and Krystal are intimate with each other. The one after
the climax was my favorite. It was the aftermath after hitting the game winning
shot or winning an award.
What scene was the
hardest for you to write?
So many to choose from, but the wizard battle
might have been the toughest. Even though I’ve read a ton of books, I’m
probably more influenced by movies than books. So when I write, it plays out in
my head as a movie. There’s only been one good wizard battle on screen that I
know of—Willow. So it was very hard
to write a wizard, battle film scene and not have it be two people, standing
still, dripping sweat as they hold glowing staffs.
What are you working
on now?
The third book in my The Passage of Hellsfire series, tentatively titled, Reawakening. Also, working on short
stories in between those edits.
What's your favorite
thing to do when you're not writing?
I love to game—video, card, board, I love it
all! I think it’s because my mind is constantly churning and I feel the need to
always challenge and test it. Oddly enough, I don’t like pen and paper games.
I’d rather write a book than do that.
Also, I love to nap.
