Q1. Hello Sir, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
Hey, My name is Rashaan & I create art. An author who just completed his first series of Fantasy/Adventure books. What I like to call a keyboard virtuoso, who enjoys gritty hip hop music & video games with combos & dazzling soundtracks. A lover of art & it’s different forms.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Storm Cry’ book?
Storm Cy being my first book( & not having any real writing experience.) I knew I wanted to tell a story, but there were just several visions put together without any structure. I’m a fundamentals guy, when it comes to anything. It’s all about technique, so I had to knock off some rust while writing my very first book.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I began writing in 2017. Up until then I actually wasn’t much of a reader. As much more of a gamer, Games like Sly Cooper, Dishonored, & Mortal Kombat Influenced the worlds of my writing.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
Sadly, they’re becoming harder & harder to find. But a bar with a pool table Is all a guy like me needs. A good table with some nice green felt to shoot on. Pool players usually want someone to compete with, so they’re very friendly!
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
Lots of planning! Now that I’ve done this a few times, structure is big for writing any type of fiction. Like music, its several moving parts all coming together in one flow.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Rain Of The Fallen’ book?
It’s a bit hard to pick the exact timeframe, because I began by writing two books at a time. Once I had completed Storm Cry, what I like to call a “skeleton” For Rain Of The Fallen. I took about 6-9 months after that to put it all together in a nice package.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find your books to buy?
Amazon is where you can find all three of my novels. There’s also a Nice hardcover available only on Barnes & Noble of ‘Lost Winds’.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the cover and the title of your books?
Title- It’s a challenge to have a catchy name that sums up your entire story in 1-4 words. For me, it’s the name that pops into my head and sounds good that’s has worked so far. Cover- Since I was a kid, I’ve been infatuated with covers from, books, manga, movies, to video games. I take a wide look at all the covers I like most and try to capture some type of presence from them. This is not possible AT ALL without the talented artists out there. I was able to find artists to meet me halfway with my vision & bring it to life.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
I go into it wanting to take some form of a troupe or plot I’ve seen over the years & flip it on it’s head.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
There’s a story soon to be told about a kingdom falling to ruin. By eyes that burn for revenge…
(If you read all 3, you may know who this prequel story may be about. coming ??/??/21)
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