[Closed] Author Q&A: Brian D. Anderson

[Kathy]

Hi Page Turners, here is our newest Q&A. It is with Brian D. Anderson. He is the author of The Sword of Truth among others. Here is the synopsis:
Darkness comes as a new power rises in Angrääl. The Dark Knight has betrayed the Gods and stolen The Sword of Truth, trapping them in heaven. With the power of the Sword he can reshape the world and bring death to all who oppose him.

Only one thing stands between the darkness and the light. Gewey Stedding. Only he has the power to stand against the oncoming storm.

Only he can mend the world. But only if he can discover his power….


Please have your questions in by August 19.

[Kathy]

Is anyone in your story based off of someone you know?

Where do you pull your inspiration from?

[Olivia]

How did you begin writing?

[Kathy]

Here are the answers:
Is anyone in your story based off of someone you know?

Not really. At least no one in particular. I model my characters on a combination of people I've encountered over the years. What I try do do more than anything is look at relationships and how they change. How two people with different personalities will interact and grow when thrown together under different circumstances. I always find that an interesting challenge.

Where do you pull your inspiration from?

My son, naturally. He came up with the original concept for The Godling Chronicles and I am his biggest fan. He never ceases to amaze me. But as far as plot...wow! I suppose I'm like most writers. I am inspired and influenced by what I've read and what I've personally experienced. But I don't think about it when I write. When the urge hits, I go for it. I'm not one to write when I don't feel like it, just to say I wrote something that day.

How did you begin writing?

I have been writing for years, but it wasn't until I released The Godling Chronicles that I was able to do it for a living. It wasn't an easy road, and certainly not a easy decision to take the risk. But, if I were to point out one specific moment in my life when I fell in love with writing it would have to be when a short story I wrote was published in my school paper. I was in eighth grade and was extremely proud and excited that people liked it. I knew then what it felt like to share your mind and talent with others and have them relate to it. I still can't get enough of that feeling.