

It’s the fact that pretty much anything can happen. What elements of fantasy make you like reading and writing in the genre? A few good jokes here and there doesn’t hurt either. Can the reader empathize with them, or see things from that character’s perspective even it’s vastly different from their own? Being able to overcome adversity through strength-of-will as opposed to skill or strength alone is key too, I think. If things aren’t going well, I’ll go home and do whatever it takes (exercise, video-games, binge-watching shows, etc.) to forget how awful writing went! If things are going well, I’ll go home and keep at it. Most often I’ll walk to a coffee shop, read for a bit, then start working.

What does a typical writing day look like for you?

It is my pleasure to introduce our interview with Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld and Bloody Rose, two incredibly beloved books in The Band fantasy series.
