The Remnant: The Legend of the Seer

1. What type of books do you write?
I write fantasy/speculative fiction.

2. What is the latest book you have written?
Last year, I released my debut novel, The Remnant: The Legend of the Seer through Westbow Press, a self-publishing division of Thomas Nelson.

3. Is it part of a series, if so which one?
The Legend of the Seer is the first installment of The Remnant Series, which, at this point in time, will be a trilogy. However, depending on how the story develops, it could become a saga.

4 & 5. When and Why did you start writing?
I started writing The Legend of the Seer in 2003 when I was only 14-years-old. It started off as a screenplay that my sister and I were going to make into a film with our friends. However, as my sister group up and graduated, I was left with a story without fruition. Thus I began to turn the script into a novel. The process was long and tedious, but I strove to finish what my sister and I had started; I loved fantasy fiction and I was determined to have my story shared with others.

6. Who are your influences?
My writing was and continues to be heavily influence by Paolini, Tolkien and Lewis.

7. What can we expect from you in the near future?
What my fans and potential readers can expect from me in the future is a second installment in The Remnant Series and multiple parallel stories that take place within the world of Trinomia.

A Tale of Two Brothers

1. What types of books do you write?
I have dabbled in many different genres over the years, but my current focus is on young-adult fantasy. I have always loved adventure stories, and especially those that provide an escape into worlds that the writer has created.

2. What is the latest book you have written?
I have released my first book less than a month ago. It is "A Tale of Two Brothers" It is a story set in the world of Terrezial, a broken and sand-filled world, where dangerous creatures dwell. It is one of a legend, that has long been hidden, and of the two young boys who are destined to fulfill it. It is a sweeping tale of danger, battle, pirates, and a beautiful princess. I have spent the last 8 years crafting and molding the world and its characters and am very excited to share it with the excited imaginations of the younger generation.

3. Is it part of a series, if so which one?
It is the first of nine books in the Tales of Terrezial series... Even if I sell only a few I must finish the whole story as I love telling the tale.

4. When did you start writing?
I started reading long before I could write. I would read until the late hours of the night, with a flashlight hidden by a blanket, and as soon as I awoke again in the morning. I never did like sleep much. It would take years before I would begin writing, not until I was in college, that I would begin finally putting my imagination down on paper. I wanted to write something that I would enjoy reading.

5. Why did you start writing?
Mainly because I had to finally put down my many story ideas on paper. That, and the prodding of my English teachers. They helped me see beyond my own lack of self-confidence, and encouraged me to write. They believed in me before I did.

6. Who are your influences?
I have so many. But my favorite adventure writer is Robert Louis Stevenson. Especially Treasure Island. I have read it so many times and watched every version. I also would have to say Frank Herbert, C.S. Lewis, and of course Tolkien. Lately, George R.R. Martin helped inspire my point of view for my characters.

7. What can we expect from you in the near future? Book signing events, other details
I am really new to the whole marketing/publicity associated with getting my book out to the readers. I am spending a lot of time on GoodReads, Facebook, Twitter,and further information is on my blog . I like to connect with individuals and spend a lot of time online answering questions and responding to emails. Write me and I will write you back! And if you want a signed copy of my book it can definitely be arranged. I am still getting used to that request...