An interview with S.C. Stokes, author of A Coronation of Kings.
Hi!
Welcome to Zigzag Timeline. Can you tell us about your background as an author?
Thanks for having me here! I have
always loved to write, for many years I tinkered away on various projects but
two years ago I decided to really get stuck in and finish my novels. It's been
an adventure ever since.
What
got you into writing?
The love of a good story. I like to
hear them, love to read them and am now enjoying telling them myself.
What was the first
idea you had for your book, and how did the story grow from there?
A little known fact is I had considered
using a variation of the title, "Honour Among Thieves" for my first
novel (A Coronation of Kings). I liked the concept of a devious society being
put to a higher purpose. It is one of the prominent themes in my first novel,
but the book has gone a little beyond it now as it looks at motivating
influences on a variety of fantasy characters.
Among
your characters, who's your favorite? Could you please describe him/her?
Syrion is probably my favourite, he is
a well meaning but emotionally charged wizard with a penchant for pyromancy.
He's no antihero but he has plenty of flaws. I probably enjoyed writing his
scenes the most.
What's your favorite scene from your
novel? Could you please describe it?
There are a few contenders. Perhaps my
favourite is a battles scene between the aforementioned Syrion and a black
dragon with a bad attitude. It was a blast to write.
What's
your favorite part of writing? Plotting? Describing scenes? Dialogue?
The thrill of telling the story. I like
to engage people and keep them rumbling through it at a rollercoaster pace. I
like to keep things happening on every page.
How
long does it take you to write a book? Do you have a writing process, or do you
wing it?
The better part of a year for a full
length fantasy novel. Normally I draw the map and then craft a few plotpoints
from there. Once I have a framework I just write seat-of-your-pants style until
I am finished. Then I re-read it and make sure everything makes sense and joins
together properly.
What is it about the
genre you chose that appeals to you?
I love Fantasy, I always have, ever
since reading Lord of The Rings and others I've been hooked. There is just
something about the setting that draws me in and keeps me there.
Are
there any books or writers that have had particular influence on you?
J.R Tolkien, Raymond E Feist and
Matthew Reilly. I like to think or aspire to be a combination of the writing
styles of Matthew Reilly and Raymond E Feist. Fantastic Fantasy at a Frantic
pace is the motto I like to use to describe my work.
Did you ever surprise
yourself when you were writing your book? Characters who took on lives of their
own? Plot elements that took unexpected turns?
Quite a few. As I wrote I found that my
heroes stayed true to many of my original thoughts but their foes evolved
dramatically as the novel progressed. I didn't want to have one dimensional
rivals, I found that each of them evolved as I wrote, particularly one of the
feminine characters Hitomi grew far beyond my original scope for her
character. I'm excited to see the role
she will play in future books.
Thanks for stopping
by!
Thanks for having me it's been great!
Author Bio
Many people love to read a great fantasy book. I love to live it! When I am not glued to my keyboard busily writing my next work, I can be found clad head to foot in armor, LARPing like a mad man. For those not familiar with the notion, LARP stands for Live Action Role Play where people get in costume and armor and fight over real life battlefields. It's action packed and amazing, which is exactly how I like to write.
In my work you will find yourself submerged in thrilling new fantasy worlds. Each coursing with conflict that transpires at an incredible pace. I draw on experiences from my life and time spent living in Australia, The U.S.A and Japan to enrich the narrative of my books and provide you a taste of familiarity, as you plunge headlong into a scintillating new world.
If you enjoy my work, and I very much hope you will. Please take the time to connect with me via Amazon, Facebook or my website (www.samuelcstokes.com). I'd love to hear what you have to say.
In my work you will find yourself submerged in thrilling new fantasy worlds. Each coursing with conflict that transpires at an incredible pace. I draw on experiences from my life and time spent living in Australia, The U.S.A and Japan to enrich the narrative of my books and provide you a taste of familiarity, as you plunge headlong into a scintillating new world.
If you enjoy my work, and I very much hope you will. Please take the time to connect with me via Amazon, Facebook or my website (www.samuelcstokes.com). I'd love to hear what you have to say.
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