David Gulotta's Blog

My next book is launching

The moment has arrived! The second book in the Crucible Spirals Trilogy, titled Veil of Strife, will be coming out in a few days. This one follows Crew of Ganges, and continues the story surrounding Marik Langman, and the impending mutiny that might destroy the ship. There is so much in this novel, from science fiction, to conspiracies and romance (an odd mix, I'll admit) with a healthy dash of action and adventure. The third book is being edited at this time, and will be out by the end of this year. The project has been going on for over three years, though it's been deep in my head for almost fifteen years. Meanwhile, I'm taking down notes for the sequel to Clockmaker, and getting ready to start some novellas and short stories.

Why Fantasy?

As an author, I started off with writing science fiction, with my debut being Crew of Ganges (with the second and third books of my Crucible Spirals trilogy coming soon). I chose this genre because of my interest in science and how it can interface with societal norms and the development of culture. That being said, I have also ventured into the genre of Fantasy with my novel Clockmaker. Why did I choose fantasy? I could have continued on with science fiction, for do I have enough ideas for it to last my lifetime. With science fiction, I have to tread a careful line between speculation and fact, with some room to play with philosophical musings. I wanted to have some extra space in which to develop personal questions, internal dialogue and metaphorical situations. In order to challenge myself further, I did not produce a fantasy novel that has any reference to myth, elves, and other common components found in the genre. Instead, I threw myself into creating impossible paradoxes, bizarre realms with improbable residents to see if I can still tell a coherent story that is relatable by the reader. I wanted to take pure metaphor and give it shape and substance. Some of my Beta-readers called it psychedelic, and yet approachable. The main characters are very odd, yet understandable. They ended up caring about the main character (named Clockmaker) very deeply, and some were emotionally affected by the story. This has encouraged me to continue switching between science fiction and fantasy. One is my favorite playground, the other a new, and exciting amusement park.Clockmaker

Musings on beginnings

Four years ago, I embarked upon a new journey, with the encouragement of a dear friend, to start writing my long, bizarre dreams. Like most births, it was a tempestuous time period, full of pain and confusion. I was used to painting, drawing and visual arts, not the written word. I started using some of the basic principles of oil painting, and applied it to my writing, and this helped me in ways that are still surprising. Now I am able to present my new works in the form of books, specializing in science fiction and fantasy, all of which are based on my dreams, most of which are quite lucid and intense. My goal is to share these visions with the reader in a manner that is comprehensible and immersive. I hope that you all enjoy the tales that have emerged from this process. More novels are being edited right now, and being prepared for publication.