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A Goodreads user asked Nicholas Eames:

Nicholas, just wanted to say that Kings of the Wyld was one of the most enjoyable fantasy books I've read in a while. I loved the band analogy with different groups. Was wondering if you'd given thought to who each character was as a member of the band. Seems to me that it would be Gabe - Singer Frontman, Ganalon as the lead guitarist, Clay as the Bassist, Matric as the drummer, and Moog as the quirky keyboardist?

Nicholas Eames Hi! Thanks for saying so! I HAVE given it thought, yeah. I actually think it might be in the interview I did in the back of the book (in the US version, anyway). You actually have it exactly right. While writing the scene where Matrick takes on Larkspur's monks I put a live version of Led Zeppelin's 'Moby Dick' (basically a 20 minute long guitar solo) on repeat and tried to use words that captured the feel of drumming.

Thanks again for reading my stuff!

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How did you come up with the idea of each member of the band to have a signature piece of equipment? Even though Clay had Blackheart, it was still just as powerful, if not more than any club or hammer.

Raul Duran

Raul Duran asked Nicholas Eames:

Oh, imagined them older, that is why I chose those actors. Like a lot your casting choices!. Ok, ok, final proposal I swear on it!... given how Nikolaj might be too recent in the minds of many as Jamie in a similar setting, I have this: Jude Law as Golden Gabe and Karl Urban as Clay Cooper, who else can be a kind/protector than the leader of the Rohirrim?. Thank you for taking the time to reply, I am truly honored.

Matteo Mazzoli

Matteo Mazzoli asked Nicholas Eames:

Hello Nicholas! Just finished "Kings of the Wyld" and.. wow, it's awesome! Just a question: as I'm a huge gdr player (born and raised with damned D&d lol), I found in your story a tribute to adventurers of any kind, and I have this thought you were a player too xD is it right, or just something I imagined? Btw, great, great job, you rock man and can't wait to read Bloody Rose (waiting for Italian ed.) ty!

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