Rogue's Angels Interview
What or who enspired you to start writing?
Ever since I was a child, I have always loved how you can disappear into another world through a story and I knew that I wanted to create worlds of my own one day.
What elements are necessary components for this genre?
The basic elements in any historical fiction novel are plots based on a historical event or character some time at least 50 years or more in the past.
How did you come up with your idea for your novel?
I was introduced to my main character during a history class in grade 12 and loved his story so much that I knew I would write about him one day.
What expertise did you bring to your writing?
I was on the B honour roller all through highschool in both English and History, both things being essential for writing historical fiction.
As far as your writing goes, what are your future plans?
Princes and Kings is only book one in the three part series I am writing about the life of my main character as ruler of Gwynedd Wales. After this series is finished I plan to continue to write, starting with book one in the next series I plan to write about five different historical women warriors; each book being about a different woman warrior.
If you could be one of the characters from this book, who would it be, and why?
I think if I could be any of the characters in this book it would have to be my main character, Llywelyn. He was noble and loyal and strong and loved his family and his people. He also knew how to use a sword and a bow and I love both of those things.
Can you give us a sneek peek into this book?
It was a cold, damp afternoon. In the town of Aberfraw castle, all of Gwynedd Wales as a procession of finely dressed people carried the coffin of the late king of Gwynedd, Llywelyn the Great, through the streets. From all over the land, Gwynedd's subjects arrived: they came to look upon the face of their dead king and to mourn his passing. The cobbles, slippery from a powerful rainstorm the night before, hampered the procession of nobles as they repaired to lay him to rest. The sky was still overcast with clouds that promised more rain as if nature was mourning for the great man. Filthy street urchens roughly shoved through the crowds of people, trying to catch a glimps of the nobles while more fortunate children sat upon the shoulders of their father to see the royal party in their fine outfits.
When did you first decide to submit your work? Please tell us what or who encouraged you to take this big step?
I have wanted to write my main character's story ever since was introduced to him by my grade 12 history teacher, but I had always had a hard time starting the process. Then I met someone through a business course that I did a little while back who encouraged me to start writing the story and who helped me through the writing process.
Do you outline your books or just start writing?
When I was younger I used to just start writing from what I had in my mind, but with this book being a historical fiction novel, I was encouraged to make an outline to organise the historical notes I was using to write my book. I am so happy I did it as well. It really helped in the writing process and I am doing so for each and every historical fiction I write from now on.
How do you maintain your creativity?
This is an interesting question. I am not just an author, I am also an artist and musician and I find that by mixing things up from time to time I am able to keep my mind free and am able to stay creative. If I have been writing for a while I will stop and work on some art or maybe some music. I will also take breaks and watch a show or listen to some music to clearmy mind before continuing to write.
Who is your favorite character in the book. Can you tell us why?
This is a hard question. I like so many of my characters. But I suppose if I have to say who my top favorite character is it would have to be my main character, Llywelyn. He is what I consider a true warrior. He knew how to use a sword and bow and he had the ability to put his emotions aside and do what needed to be done.
Ever since I was a child, I have always loved how you can disappear into another world through a story and I knew that I wanted to create worlds of my own one day.
What elements are necessary components for this genre?
The basic elements in any historical fiction novel are plots based on a historical event or character some time at least 50 years or more in the past.
How did you come up with your idea for your novel?
I was introduced to my main character during a history class in grade 12 and loved his story so much that I knew I would write about him one day.
What expertise did you bring to your writing?
I was on the B honour roller all through highschool in both English and History, both things being essential for writing historical fiction.
As far as your writing goes, what are your future plans?
Princes and Kings is only book one in the three part series I am writing about the life of my main character as ruler of Gwynedd Wales. After this series is finished I plan to continue to write, starting with book one in the next series I plan to write about five different historical women warriors; each book being about a different woman warrior.
If you could be one of the characters from this book, who would it be, and why?
I think if I could be any of the characters in this book it would have to be my main character, Llywelyn. He was noble and loyal and strong and loved his family and his people. He also knew how to use a sword and a bow and I love both of those things.
Can you give us a sneek peek into this book?
It was a cold, damp afternoon. In the town of Aberfraw castle, all of Gwynedd Wales as a procession of finely dressed people carried the coffin of the late king of Gwynedd, Llywelyn the Great, through the streets. From all over the land, Gwynedd's subjects arrived: they came to look upon the face of their dead king and to mourn his passing. The cobbles, slippery from a powerful rainstorm the night before, hampered the procession of nobles as they repaired to lay him to rest. The sky was still overcast with clouds that promised more rain as if nature was mourning for the great man. Filthy street urchens roughly shoved through the crowds of people, trying to catch a glimps of the nobles while more fortunate children sat upon the shoulders of their father to see the royal party in their fine outfits.
When did you first decide to submit your work? Please tell us what or who encouraged you to take this big step?
I have wanted to write my main character's story ever since was introduced to him by my grade 12 history teacher, but I had always had a hard time starting the process. Then I met someone through a business course that I did a little while back who encouraged me to start writing the story and who helped me through the writing process.
Do you outline your books or just start writing?
When I was younger I used to just start writing from what I had in my mind, but with this book being a historical fiction novel, I was encouraged to make an outline to organise the historical notes I was using to write my book. I am so happy I did it as well. It really helped in the writing process and I am doing so for each and every historical fiction I write from now on.
How do you maintain your creativity?
This is an interesting question. I am not just an author, I am also an artist and musician and I find that by mixing things up from time to time I am able to keep my mind free and am able to stay creative. If I have been writing for a while I will stop and work on some art or maybe some music. I will also take breaks and watch a show or listen to some music to clearmy mind before continuing to write.
Who is your favorite character in the book. Can you tell us why?
This is a hard question. I like so many of my characters. But I suppose if I have to say who my top favorite character is it would have to be my main character, Llywelyn. He is what I consider a true warrior. He knew how to use a sword and bow and he had the ability to put his emotions aside and do what needed to be done.
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