I grew up in a small town called Greenwood in north Florida and I currently reside there. I grew up in a small town and attended to a small school named Grand Ridge. I started with a love for great stories as a child preferring short series such as The Odyssey rather than digital games. I began writing poetry in high school which gradually grew into stories, but not just any stories. These stories had to mean something. I loved seeing how what we go through and where we come from impact how we see the world and everyone around us. I joined the Marines fresh out of high school and everything went on hold, but the love for what makes me happy never left.
- What inspired me to write this book?
I believe in Balance deeply. As a principle and as a philosophy. Today, our lives are so busy that we often lose sight of the things that are most important. Balance is necessary for work, time with our families, and even in our relationships. This book embodies the same principles with a twist on what Balance truly means.
- Where did I get the inspiration for my book’s cover?
The book cover is a crucial part of the story. I believe that the cover can tell the reader exactly what the story is about. The inspiration came from the story itself. The throne in the center is a metaphor of the conflict between two opposing sides and clearly lets the reader know from first glance what is at stake. Perhaps the most appealing is the Flower of Life pattern that glows on the cover. This pattern is crucial to the philosophy and foundation of the story which will be expounded on later in the series.
- Who has been the biggest influence on me personally and as a writer?
The biggest influence on me as a writer has been life itself. The journey of life is what makes it special. I want to create stories that are realistic of actual people. Sometimes life is not a straight shot, there are obstacles, and it is these very obstacles that make us who we are. Sometimes you have to go to one place to get to another.
- What were the struggles or obstacles I had to overcome to get this book written?
Conceptualization was the biggest obstacle of getting the book written. The eastern philosophy had to be translated into a plot that is not uncommon. But it is this philosophy that brings more to the book than the traditional plot of this kind of story.
- More about my book.
The main character of this book is named Aerofer. Although young and naive, Aerofer is a pure hearted young man who wishes only to travel and see the world as the world that he grew up in is closed off from other nations. However, he is chosen by the Balance, an entity that exist to keep the world we live in existing in perfect Balance, to become its Vessel to preserve the continuum.
The second main character of this book is Parsicus. Parsicus is a bastard son of the king who has earned the admiration and respect of the entire nation during his years of military service. Upon his father’s death, he returns home to see his step-brother itching for the throne as their father lies upon his death bed. Things turn ill quickly for Parsicus as rumors spread that he is chosen to ascend to the throne rather than the legitimate heir. What follows is a heart breaking story of two brothers desperately trying to preserve their bond of brotherhood as their paths inevitably lead them into two separate directions. The lives of these two main characters inevitably intertwine as not only the throne of a kingdom, but the fate of the world rest on both their shoulders.
- What one unique thing sets me apart from other writers in your genre?
What sets me apart from other writers in my genre is the character development devotion. A great deal of time was spent giving the reader the foundation of three main characters. Although it made the book more lengthy, the reader will know exactly where all three of these characters come from, understand their differences, and will build a personal bond with each character.
In addition to writing stories, I am also a poet. I have had several poems published and entered in numerous contests with one reaching the semi-finals. I hope you enjoy a good story as much as I do and continue to follow the upcoming series.