Answering Some Questions
I respond to each and every piece of email I get - forgive me if it can take a day or two - but I often get repeated questions. So I thought I would share a few of the most common questions and answers, in case any of you were interested.
Is Alex suppose to be so apathetic?
Oh yes. I'm not that bad of a writer. There is definitely a reason Alex is so flat, and it does play heavily into the story.
Are you going to explain Central/the nanites/the Ether/protocols/etc?
That's a qualified yes. I will fully explain all of these things - to the extent that the characters themselves understand them. There is an element of mystery to some of these concepts.
Is the Central Series a harem anime inspired book?
I actually had to go figure out what harem anime was to answer this one. First off, I don't watch that much anime - I read manga. Second, the only harem anime I was familiar with was Bakemonogatari, which is apparently atypical of the genre. So, while sick over Thanksgiving, I read or watched some classics of the genre, including Ai Yori Aoshi (pretty good), Love Hina (ugh), Negima (pretty good, but icky), and To Love Ru (cute, dumb). And I can now say definitively that that is NOT what i am writing. Alex is not the center of the world, nor are the females in the novel there to adore him.
So, if you were hoping for something like that, I will have to disappoint.
Do you actually write a book every two months?
Not exactly. The Academy and The Anathema were both written before I started, as well as Unknown Kadath and a few other things. Most of my time has gone to editing and formatting lately, rather than writing.
Since I work a fulltime job during the day, I can manage about two books a year. Assuming this become a fulltime gig, I could do three or four. I'm pretty prolific.
Do you have a release schedule for the Central Series?
Despite my gimpy shoulder, I'm still aiming for a January release of The Anathema, and a cleaner edit of The Academy shortly after. The Far Shores, the third book, is about half-written, so there will be a lag there.
Basically, my intention is to put out at least one Central Series novel a year, probably around Christmas.
Do you have a favorite character?
I sure do. My fav in the Academy is Anastasia. My favorite for the series doesn't appear until the second book.
Do you have other books set in the world planned besides the Central Series?
Absolutely. I will be releasing a free short story in between each Central Series novel, starting with The Anathema, that will cover side characters and add depth.
I have ideas for both a prequel dealing with Gaul and Rebecca's Academy days, as well as a story to follow The Central series. If the rest of The Central Series is as successful as the Academy, I will definitely pursue them.
In addition, in conversation with my editors, ideas regarding a book about Margot or Anastasia has been thrown around, and remains a possibility.
That's it for now - back to polishing Unknown Kadath Estates. As always, if you have any questions or anything you feel like saying, I can be reached at spook_nine@yahoo.com.
Is Alex suppose to be so apathetic?
Oh yes. I'm not that bad of a writer. There is definitely a reason Alex is so flat, and it does play heavily into the story.
Are you going to explain Central/the nanites/the Ether/protocols/etc?
That's a qualified yes. I will fully explain all of these things - to the extent that the characters themselves understand them. There is an element of mystery to some of these concepts.
Is the Central Series a harem anime inspired book?
I actually had to go figure out what harem anime was to answer this one. First off, I don't watch that much anime - I read manga. Second, the only harem anime I was familiar with was Bakemonogatari, which is apparently atypical of the genre. So, while sick over Thanksgiving, I read or watched some classics of the genre, including Ai Yori Aoshi (pretty good), Love Hina (ugh), Negima (pretty good, but icky), and To Love Ru (cute, dumb). And I can now say definitively that that is NOT what i am writing. Alex is not the center of the world, nor are the females in the novel there to adore him.
So, if you were hoping for something like that, I will have to disappoint.
Do you actually write a book every two months?
Not exactly. The Academy and The Anathema were both written before I started, as well as Unknown Kadath and a few other things. Most of my time has gone to editing and formatting lately, rather than writing.
Since I work a fulltime job during the day, I can manage about two books a year. Assuming this become a fulltime gig, I could do three or four. I'm pretty prolific.
Do you have a release schedule for the Central Series?
Despite my gimpy shoulder, I'm still aiming for a January release of The Anathema, and a cleaner edit of The Academy shortly after. The Far Shores, the third book, is about half-written, so there will be a lag there.
Basically, my intention is to put out at least one Central Series novel a year, probably around Christmas.
Do you have a favorite character?
I sure do. My fav in the Academy is Anastasia. My favorite for the series doesn't appear until the second book.
Do you have other books set in the world planned besides the Central Series?
Absolutely. I will be releasing a free short story in between each Central Series novel, starting with The Anathema, that will cover side characters and add depth.
I have ideas for both a prequel dealing with Gaul and Rebecca's Academy days, as well as a story to follow The Central series. If the rest of The Central Series is as successful as the Academy, I will definitely pursue them.
In addition, in conversation with my editors, ideas regarding a book about Margot or Anastasia has been thrown around, and remains a possibility.
That's it for now - back to polishing Unknown Kadath Estates. As always, if you have any questions or anything you feel like saying, I can be reached at spook_nine@yahoo.com.
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