Author Interview with
Sean Valiente
Author of: Lightning Knight
1. Please
tell me a little about your current work in progress.
My current WIP is the second book in my series!
I’m about five chapters in and I’m already in love with it!
2. Where
did you get the idea for this book or series?
It’s kind of a culmination of a lot of different
ideas and experiences, but mostly I write from the perspective of the
characters and they take me on their own adventures. It’s very exciting.
3. Do you
write in more than one genre?
I stick to the fantasy genre because that’s what I
love and that’s what I know. But that’s not to say there aren’t sub-genre’s
that my books will have – fantasy with an aspect of political thriller, fantasy
with a horror, etc.
4. Tell me
about something that you believe makes your writing unique or worthy of
attention.
It’s kind of a perfect blend of the classical
fantasy that you know and love, but also some different takes and twists that
you don’t see coming. It’s like hanging out with an old friend, but then going
on a new adventure with them.
5. Is there
anything about your personal history or personality that manifests strongly in
your writing?
I have a pretty unique “voice” in my writing that
definitely comes through on the page. My own personality is one of many different
interests, and that is seen in my stories.
6. What
else would be helpful for readers to know about you?
I’m all about the characters and their
relationships. Plot is cool, world building is fun, but at the end of the day,
my stories are character driven.
7.
Excluding your own work, what underrated author or book would you recommend
that more people read? Why?
Elana A. Mugdan’s YA Fantasy series The Shadow War
Saga is excellent if you’re a fan of dragons and great stories!
8. Which of
your books do you most highly recommend? Why?
The Lighting Knight – mostly because it’s the only
book I have out!
9. Which
break, event, decision, or fortuitous circumstance has helped you or your
writing career the most?
I spent years playing around with ideas for my
series and telling my friends all about them. One day my best friend Paige made
me sit down and start writing for a 30 min sprint. Until that time, I had
always had a hard time starting the process – but after that day, it’s like I
couldn’t stop. And where we are now with a real book and it’s so cool!
10. What
question do you wish you would get asked more often?
Can I buy you a slice of pizza? (To which the
answer is yes)
11. Do you
have a catch-phrase or quote that you like? What is it? And why do you choose
it?
“Steave, no, Steave” – this is an inside joke
between me, my wife, and my best friend Paige where we are imitating a very
obscure movie line which we’ve modified. We find it very hilarious.
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Best wishes for Sean's success with his writing.
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