Book: Mercenaries Of Destiny
Q1. Hello Sir, can you please introduce yourself? Readers would love to know more about you.
I’m currently a student of Providence College going for a major in Literature. I’ve lived in Rhode Island and focused a good portion of my education into literature and history. My favorite thing to do is write Dungeons and Dragons campaigns that I could hopefully one day use with a group of friends.
Q2. What were the key challenges you faced while writing ‘Mercenaries Of Destiny ’ book?
A major challenge I faced when writing Mercenaries of Destiny was the continuity of everything and how every event and aspect work together to make an engaging and complex world. I find that elements like the rules of magic, different world wide organizations and the motivations of gods and mortals not only make the world more interesting but also make it believable. The story that I plan to write should feel like one of many that could happen in the world that I’ve created.
I’d also argue that another major challenge is description. The few who read my book in its early stages enjoyed the imagery I used. However, I felt that I needed to find the right words for everything, not just important plot points. If I did that, the story would have held the reader’s hand like a tourist only pointing out the important landmarks. I wanted my imagery to feel like a world trotting hike, letting the reader take in everything and marvel at what they saw was important.
Q3. What books or authors have most influenced your own writing?
I can’t say there are certain books and authors that have influenced me since there are so many that have shaped my mind and beliefs. I’d argue that one genre has done a lot for my writing style, philosophy. Although I’ve only read to enjoy it, philosophy has helped me create characters that evolve naturally and express ideas that make sense with each other. Since I can only be one kind of person, reading philosophy helps me understand how a pragmatist would think, or how an existentialist would argue. It makes my writing a good deal easier.
Q4. What’s your favourite spot to visit in your own country? And what makes it so special to you?
The best spot I’ve visited in the Lincoln Forest. Beside breathing fresh air and the open space, the best part about the area is the tranquility it offers. It’s nice and quiet when I visit and it helps bring in ideas so I can ponder on them and see what works and what doesn’t.
Q5. Is there lots to do before you drive in and start writing a book?
When I go to write my book, I like to have a clear idea of what the scene I want to work on is and how I want it to play out. I don’t like to see the book have every chapter be independent in what the focus is. Instead I write the arc that I’m working on and then see where it can be divided into chapters.
Q6. How long did it take you to write ‘Mercenaries Of Destiny’ book?
It took me a good 3 months during my Senior year of high school to write my book. I didn’t want Seniroitis to hit me after all the stories I’ve heard from my older friends. So I decided to write for fun and see what I could come up with along the way. From there, the exercise started to turn into a full fledged book that I began to invest a lot of time in.
Q7. On what all platforms readers can find ‘Mercenaries Of Destiny’ book to buy?
Mercenaries of Destiny can be found on Amazon but if you’d like to support the people who helped me get my work on paper, you could buy it from Stillwater Books.
Q8. Tell us about the process of coming up with the book cover and the title ‘Mercenaries Of Destiny’?
The cover was easy, the people at Stillwater helped design the book cover and gave me ideas based on what the book was about. The title on the other hand was a real chore to come up with. I had to rewrite the title so many times I think Mercenaries of Destiny is the 10th revision that I settled on.
Q9. When writing a book how do you keep things fresh, for both your readers and also yourself?
When I want to keep things fresh, I take a break and read about anything to help me reinvigorate my ideas. Sometimes I look back on some books I’ve read like Odyssey for refreshing my memory on how stories like those were written. However, diving into Wikipedia has introduced me to so many cool things about the cultures of the world that I would be lying if I haven’t incorporated some of the stuff I’ve learned into my own stories.
Q10. Are there any secrets from the book (that aren’t in the blurb), you can share with your readers?
If there is one secret that I think will take readers time to warp and understand is The Oracle isn’t able to foretell the future or read the destiny of heroes.
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