JC: If you could sum up your book in two words what would they be?
JR: Surreptitious Motivations
JC: I think I need a dictionary to look that up…any who! What is your target audience for your book? And why Fantasy?
JR: Young Adult to Adult. Fantasy literature maintains a mysticism in its telling of parables that stirs something substantial, although intangible, in readers. Fantasy stories directly impact our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. It’s life changing.
JC:. That is the most philosophical answer I have ever heard, quite poetic. Now who is your muse when writing? What is your inspiration?
JR: Most of my inspiration comes from dreams that I have had throughout my lifetime. It has been rare, if ever, that I have written about a real life experience or encounter with another person.
JC: Yes I concur. Dreams are a great muse. Do you have any secret writing tips?
JR: The internet is inundated with tips for writing. My tip is simple; keep writing.
JC: Good tip! What do you love most about writing?
JR: I like the feeling of having a story within me that I can put down to paper and read over and over again. It is a wonderful feeling for another person to pick up the same story, and for the tale to resonate with them. However, there is a sense of excitement when I can read back through my own story and discover new elements that I did not intentionally place within its folds.
JC: Nicely put. Okay I prefer mornings to write. Sometimes that doesn’t always happen, but do you have a personal favorite time of day to write?
JR: I typically write in the late evening and early morning between 8:00 PM and 2:00 AM. If I happen to have additional time, or a free Saturday, I will write during the daytime as well.
JC: When ever the mood strikes I say! Close us out with an inspirational quote for future writers out there.
JR: There are plenty of quotes out there that are inspirational, but it is Hemingway that I will echo: “There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.”
Check out Joshua and his Thrice Nine Legends Series with the first book Melkorka
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Kaelandur was forged by the Highborn to slay one of their own, Nedezhda Mager. As their slave, Branimir Baran never thought to question his cruel masters until he is forced to take part in the execution. His actions begin a chain of events that will lead him to confront demons, cannibals, and himself as he is forced to question his own morality and the true meaning of good and evil. |
Also check out his Hawkhurt Saga Series
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| A sellsword is lured into the daunting political games within Hawkhurst. How many people will he have to kill to keep his own secrets hidden and to escape the city? |
Available on Amazon
Gladiators and Thieves: Coming June 2015
Anaerfell(Thrice Nine Legends): Coming October 2015
Dyndaer: Coming January 2016
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Joshua Robertson is an ambitious writer that enjoys devising flash fiction, short stories, poems, children’s books, and epic fantasy novels. Joshua is the author of the transitional children’s book, Bo Bunny and the Trouble. He is also the author of the dark fantasy novel, Melkorka, in the Thrice Nine Legends series. A tabletop game based off of the novel and world, called Thrice Nine Legends, is set to be released in 2015.
Joshua currently lives in Alaska with his spouse and children. His ancestry is primarily Slavic and Scottish, which is often recognized in his fantasy writings. He lives his life with the purpose of enhancing each moment, seeking happiness and connection. Joshua enjoys writing, teaching, reading and traveling. His philosophy is that life is an adventure worth experiencing.
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