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The question of friendships lasting through tough times is a hard one. What made you explore this aspect of human interaction?

R. James Stevens I've always said that characters are the most important part of a story, and that is very evident in my Epsilon series. The catastrophe that has occur…moreI've always said that characters are the most important part of a story, and that is very evident in my Epsilon series. The catastrophe that has occurred is just a backdrop to the interactions of Brig, Steele and Clive. Their (strained) friendships are what drive Epsilon to epic heights. Without a strong, character-driven storyline, what you end up with is just another Hollywood action flick :)(less)

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What do you think is the attraction of post-apocalyptic / dystopian fiction today? What motivates you to writing about earth several years after the catastrophic death of a technological society?

R. James Stevens Great question!

I think that maybe people are looking for change, or in some ways a way of seeing what "could be" if one specific thing were different …moreGreat question!

I think that maybe people are looking for change, or in some ways a way of seeing what "could be" if one specific thing were different in the world (hence, Dystopia). In essence, how would life go on if all of what we know is turned upside-down or destroyed. A very compelling genre, for certain.(less)

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Average rating: 3.87 · 30 ratings · 23 reviews · 4 distinct works

	Clarity (Epsilon #1) 3.92 avg rating — 26 ratings — published 2013 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Duality (Epsilon #2) 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2015 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Homecoming 2.50 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2013	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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