Book: The Century’s Scribe
Q1. Hello Sir, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hey! I’m Brendan Walsh. I graduated from the College of Wooster in 2017 with an English degree, and am now a grad student at Cal State Northridge. In addition to writing, I’m a big baseball fan, and you can also find me reading comics, drinking coffee, and thinking about what to write next. I also consider myself a philosopher and a recreational madman.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘The Century’s Scribe’ book?
I had a lot of anxiety about it. It was originally 160,000 words, but my publisher wanted to divide it into two books. It’s also my most personal work, so I felt a bit more sensitive about rejection.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
Too many to name, but the biggest names for me have been Ray Bradbury, Neil Gaiman, and Brandon Sanderson. Before I read Sanderson’s Mistborn series, I wasn’t much of a high fantasy guy, but that series changed my view. I wouldn’t have written The Century’s Scribe if I hadn’t been introduced to his work.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
I’ve made many road trips across the country (the US), so I’ve seen a lot of it. That being said, my favorite spot is probably the Americana mall in my home town of Glendale, CA. In my life, I’ve probably spent more than $10,000 at their Barnes and Noble.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
Not for me. I’ve never been an outliner. I’ve just started a scene and waited to see where it went. I would look at what I had written and try getting inspiration. I’d say it’s worked out for me so far.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘The Century’s Scribe’ book?
I started writing it back in October of 2017, but was writing it very slowly because I was busy with another project. In March of 2019 I was only a few chapters in, but after getting to the sixth chapter, I started getting so into it that it was a race to the finish. By then it was another four months until it was done.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘The Century’s Scribe’ book to buy?
They can find it online anywhere books are sold. Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc. If they’re ever in Glendale, the Barnes and Noble there should still have a few copies.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘The Century’s Scribe’?
I came up with that title before I knew plot. I thought it was a neat title, and then I challenged myself to give it an interesting meaning in the story. The cover was done by my publisher, but I told them I thought it would be cool to have the city of Brunswald represented by a Victorian-era-ish London. The bird on the cover is sneaky, and might not mean what you think it does *wink* *wink*
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
It’s important for writers to realize they probably aren’t doing something extremely original, and that’s okay. The key is to make your writing uniquely yourself. If a reader can feel an author’s vulnerability, then that’ll keep it fresh.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
As I said earlier, I had to break the book into two parts. The next book is coming out next year in July. All I will say is, if you think you know what the ending of The Century’s Scribe means, there is still a lot to learn.
Book Is Available On Amazon
Sassy Reviews 