Ask the Author: Brian C. Hager
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Brian C. Hager
Dude, that's way too far ahead to be looking. I can't even decide what I'm going to read tomorrow. Oh, right, the book I haven't finished, yet. After that???
Brian C. Hager
Robert Jordan's the Eye of the World. Train to be a Heron mark swordsman.
Brian C. Hager
Her eyes widened at the look on her child's face. But she didn't scream until she saw what it clutched in its tiny fist.
Brian C. Hager
I'll just give you all 3:
The Light-Bearer: idea came from a statement during a lecture on the Old Testament. The professor said, "The Bible is pretty clear Lucifer fell BEFORE Creation," so I thought, "What the heck was he doing before THAT?"
The Bonding: I actually started this one in high school, finished it in college. Never got it accepted by a publisher until I converted it (no pun intended) to Christian fantasy and submitted it to the publisher who published The Light-Bearer.
God's Sword: came from a conglomeration of daydreams and dreams about the idea of spiritual warfare. When you're feeling brave, I'll tell you which of the scenarios in the book are true stories.
The Light-Bearer: idea came from a statement during a lecture on the Old Testament. The professor said, "The Bible is pretty clear Lucifer fell BEFORE Creation," so I thought, "What the heck was he doing before THAT?"
The Bonding: I actually started this one in high school, finished it in college. Never got it accepted by a publisher until I converted it (no pun intended) to Christian fantasy and submitted it to the publisher who published The Light-Bearer.
God's Sword: came from a conglomeration of daydreams and dreams about the idea of spiritual warfare. When you're feeling brave, I'll tell you which of the scenarios in the book are true stories.
Brian C. Hager
Reading. Looking at fantasy artwork. Reading. Wondering about how things happen/why people do what they do. Reading. Daydreaming about "what if" scenarios while watching movies. Did I mention "reading"?
Brian C. Hager
Sometimes a psychological thriller. Other times, Book 2 of The Song and The Rhythm.
Brian C. Hager
Write. No matter what. Write what you like to write (even if you don't know anything about it - that's what research is for). Steven Brust once said, "I write about capes and rapiers because I think capes and rapiers are cool. If you think knights and armor are cool, write about that." (or something close to that effect)
Brian C. Hager
It is truly the most happiness-bringing activity I engage in. Plus, I get to learn a lot of cool stuff about a lot of different topics. A writer can become a veritable encyclopedia of (otherwise) useless information that can provide sustenance for a (hopefully good) story.
Brian C. Hager
Unfortunately, my most recent method is simply to let it have its sway (i.e., not write). Often, though, I will read more, particularly in the genre I am trying to write in. That can sometimes "jump start" the inspiration to write. Sitting down and making myself write, regardless of inspiration, has had mixed results, but is certainly a good method to use.
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