Fantasy
Date Published: 05-22-2024
Publisher: Evolved Publishing
If you had the chance to remake the world, what kind of world would you
choose?
When tragedy strikes Lucas Mack's young life, he desperately yearns to
escape its sorrow, and takes an improbable leap through the mythical
maelstrom. Rather than splashing down on the far side like his neighbors,
he's transported to a magical realm where he has the power to redefine not
only who he is, but the world in which he resides.
As he stumbles about trying to find his way, he meets Mia, an equally
troubled fellow pilgrim. With the help of a mystical guide and an aging
wizard, they navigate the enchanted land while learning to control their
newfound powers. Yet this realm is more complex than they expected, with
seasoned sorcerers who've been corrupted by the sinister side of
magic.
Limited by natural law and seduced by magic's power, they are tested as
never before. Will the gift of magic bring renewed hope or drive them to the
edge of the void?
INTERVIEW
Is There a Message in Your Novel That You Want Readers to Grasp?
How can one cope when their world has been shattered? How can they construct a new reality from that blank slate? How can hope blossom from despair—even without magic?
Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
Some days, I know what I’m writing is horrible and will likely have to be thrown away, but I just grit my teeth and keep writing, Eventually, one thought leads to another and before I know it, something good appears.
I learned a long time ago that giving up never produces a finished novel.
How many books have you written and which is your favorite?
The Maker of Worlds is my seventh novel. Asking an author for their favorite is like asking a parent for their favorite child. But I still have a soft spot for my first three books, a dystopian trilogy called The Seekers Series.
When did you begin writing?
The urge to write first struck me at age sixteen when working on a newsletter at a youth encampment in the woods of northern Maine. It may have been the wild night when lightning flashed at sunset followed by the northern lights rippling after dark. Or maybe it was the newsletter's editor, a girl with eyes the color of the ocean. But I was inspired to write about the blurry line between reality and the fantastic.
Using two fingers and lots of white-out, I religiously typed five pages a day throughout college and well into my twenties before pausing to raise two sons and pursue a career. Thirty years later, I retired and with time again to daydream, the urge to write returned.
How long did it take to complete your first book?
On average, I take about four months for a first draft, then often double that to edit, deepen the characters, enhance the plot, and polish, polish, polish. All that before it goes to my editor. By the time it’s published, it’s close to a year and a half.
Did you have an author who inspired you to become a writer?
I loved Hemingway’s writing style. He said: “Be sure of what you want to say, and then say it as clearly as possible. Do you know he averaged about thirty-six drafts per novel (all on a typewriter—no word processor). He hated every wasted word.
But in terms of content, Sci-Fi and Fantasy have my heart, Asimov, Arthur C. Clark, Heinlein, and of course, Tolkien.
What is your favorite part of the writing process?
Holding the published version in my hands. Knowing that others are reading and enjoying what I wrote.
About the Author
The urge to write first struck at age sixteen when working on a newsletter
at a youth encampment in the woods of northern Maine. It may have been the
wild night when lightning flashed at sunset followed by the northern lights
rippling after dark. Or maybe it was the newsletter's editor, a girl with
eyes the color of the ocean. But he was inspired to write about the blurry
line between reality and the fantastic.
Using two fingers and lots of white-out, he religiously typed five pages a
day throughout college and well into his twenties. Then life intervened. He
paused to raise two sons and pursue a career, in the process -- and without
prior plan -- becoming a well-known entrepreneur in the software industry,
founding several successful companies. When he found time again to daydream,
the urge to write returned.
David now lives in the Great Northwest. He no longer limits himself to five
pages a day and is thankful every keystroke for the invention of the word
processor.
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