Kelley asked Brian D. Anderson:

I enjoy reading about active, capable heroines who can be fierce in a fight yet kind and wise to those close to them. Where should I start with your work?

Brian D. Anderson Hi,
Thanks for the question. The Godling Chronicles and Dragonvein are two very different stories. The Godling Chronicles was the first series I wrote. In fact Book One was my first novel. That being the case you will notice that the writing flows a bit better in the later books. And the story was meant as a Young Adult series. There is very little in the way of sexual content or obscenities.
The female characters are strong and capable; often overshadowing their male counterparts. I rarely write weak women into my stories – though in Dragonvein I have been accused of being misogynistic.
Dragonvein is more adult. I left in the sexual content where I thought it was important to the story. And some of the language reflects how people actually would speak. The criticism I have received over the treatment of some of the female characters by the villains has not gone unnoticed. However, I disagree with much of what has been said by those critics. The women are strong in this story. That some suffer is meant to demonize not only the villains, but also the world the antagonist has created.
I think it reflects what we see today in the real world – albeit an extreme depiction. I have tried to write the women as resilient and strong – able to withstand what would shatter most men. Again I believe this to reflect reality. But it has been misinterpreted by some as misogynistic and abusive. I suppose you will have to judge for yourself.
Thank you again for the question. I hope you enjoy my work.

Brian D. Anderson

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