James Islington
Yeah, the mechanics of Licanius were definitely a challenge to get right - they're the sorts of stories where one mistake kind of ruins the whole concept, so you have to be very detail-oriented in the execution. A lot of planning, and then a lot of making sure that small plot changes along the way didn't completely mess things up.
For the future - never say never! My current series has a mechanic that's equally challenging, albeit in a very different way, so I clearly gravitate towards telling these kinds of stories. But I'm also keen to write some stories that are perhaps a little shorter and simpler, too, so - we'll see!
For the future - never say never! My current series has a mechanic that's equally challenging, albeit in a very different way, so I clearly gravitate towards telling these kinds of stories. But I'm also keen to write some stories that are perhaps a little shorter and simpler, too, so - we'll see!
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J.A.R. Huygebaert
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The internal voice of Vis is very analytical and rational. He thinks before he acts, has clear, logical reasons for what he does. I feel like almost every character in the book does this. Was that a concious decision, did you spend extra time on developing this side of the book? It makes the characters extremely realistic and enjoyable to read. BTW, I just finished my 8th re-read of the novel.
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