Interview With Author Wayne Cain
Author Wayne Cain explores war and love in his novel, "On Guard for Thee (War and Strife in 1812)". After rescuing Sarah Macintyre and her father Josiah from the Indians on his journey from Mexico to Upper Canada, Nicademus Kane must go off to fight in the War of 1812. He promises to return to Sarah, who he has quickly fallen in love with; but first he will see more than his fair share battles.
Let's hear what Wayne Cain has to say about "On Guard for Thee (War and Strife in 1812)".
Q: Although the early nineteenth century was a very interesting time, there seems to be a disproportionately small number of historical novels set during this period, particularly ones that take place in North America. Why do you think this is?
A: It's possible that the time is not as interesting to everyone as to some of us. I think most of the fiction about that time concentrates on Europe because of what was going on over there. Napoleon and all.
Q: The general public doesn’t know as much about the War of 1812 as many other wars. What is the most fascinating or surprising thing that you discovered about this war while working on this book?
A: The outcome of the war just astounds me. The Americans and British pretty well called it a tie and went back to the status quo. There were a lot of lives lost for nothing. The Natives however, lost everything.
Q: How much did you plan “On Guard for Thee” before you actually began the writing process?
A: It was about 2005/2006 when I came up with the idea. Right then I realized that I had to have it done for 2012, the 200th anniversary of the war. So it was just "get going now, plan as you go".
Q: Who are some of your favorite historical fiction authors?
A: Douglas Reeman (pseudo Alexander Kent), Bernard Cornwell, C.S. Forester.
Q: The love that Nicademus and Sarah feel for each other is very deep. What makes their relationship so special?
A: They are both alone in the world, running from their pasts.
Q: What are your future writing plans?
A: I'm working on the second book right now tenatively called "Broad Stripes and Bright Stars (War and Strife in 1813)".
Let's hear what Wayne Cain has to say about "On Guard for Thee (War and Strife in 1812)".
Q: Although the early nineteenth century was a very interesting time, there seems to be a disproportionately small number of historical novels set during this period, particularly ones that take place in North America. Why do you think this is?
A: It's possible that the time is not as interesting to everyone as to some of us. I think most of the fiction about that time concentrates on Europe because of what was going on over there. Napoleon and all.
Q: The general public doesn’t know as much about the War of 1812 as many other wars. What is the most fascinating or surprising thing that you discovered about this war while working on this book?
A: The outcome of the war just astounds me. The Americans and British pretty well called it a tie and went back to the status quo. There were a lot of lives lost for nothing. The Natives however, lost everything.
Q: How much did you plan “On Guard for Thee” before you actually began the writing process?
A: It was about 2005/2006 when I came up with the idea. Right then I realized that I had to have it done for 2012, the 200th anniversary of the war. So it was just "get going now, plan as you go".
Q: Who are some of your favorite historical fiction authors?
A: Douglas Reeman (pseudo Alexander Kent), Bernard Cornwell, C.S. Forester.
Q: The love that Nicademus and Sarah feel for each other is very deep. What makes their relationship so special?
A: They are both alone in the world, running from their pasts.
Q: What are your future writing plans?
A: I'm working on the second book right now tenatively called "Broad Stripes and Bright Stars (War and Strife in 1813)".
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