By David Doub
What got you into speculative fiction? Why do you like to write about magic and the like? Mostly because it’s fun. Who doesn’t love getting away from politics and work by escaping into a magical world? And it’s in those settings we can ask the most interesting questions. What is your process for writing a book? How to you flesh one out until it’s a finished project? First, I meticulously plan every chapter in an overly detailed outline that a TV serial killer would envy. Then I work out every aspect of the other world I’m writing about. How the magic works, how the governments and economies work. All of it. Then I start writing and hope to stay roughly along the rails I’ve set out. I usually don’t, but that’s part of the fun. What is the inspiration for Marshal Law? Lots of things. I think I was watching Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and thinking about how it’s a western, frontier story on a space station. Marshal Law is an epic fantasy with all the trappings and fun parts of a western thrown in. It also came from a few ideas I had that I was developing as different books. One day it hit me that these characters could all be in the same story, and now I can’t imagine separating them. What are some resources in North Texas that has helped you in your writing? I wouldn’t have gotten this far without DFWCon. There’s a good reason it’s often voted one of the best writing conferences in the country. I’ve met incredible people there (you know who you are) and learned more than I can remember. Who are some North Texas creators that you follow or want to mention? And why? I’m going to recommend the authors I worked with when I put together a fantasy anthology earlier this year. The Lost Legends: Tales of Myth and Magic includes a lot of local voices who are up-and-comers. All of them are worth looking into. What are the some of the pros and cons of being and independent author? The worst part is being lost in a sea of other writers and wondering how to stand out, but that’s also the best part. Eventually I realized those other writers were a community and not my competition. The best part is making my own books and deciding for myself how I’m going to promote and curate my work. Publishers will throw money at a new book for a few weeks and then cut it off, but I can keep my book going as long as I want. What are a few pieces of advice you would get to new and/or struggling writers? Learn the writing craft. The best way to stand out is to be someone who really knows how to write. There’s a lot of books out there in the indie market, but many writers have not taken the time to master the craft. When you read a book by someone who knows how to use their words you can tell right away that it’s going to be a special read. What other books or projects do you have coming up? Soon I’ll be releasing the sequel to Marshal Law, an exciting follow-up titled Desert Raine. I’ll finish that trilogy and start work on an epic fantasy series called The Land without Kings. Title: Marshal Law (Book One) Author: Adam D. Jones Link: https://www.amazon.com/Marshal-Law-Adam-D-Jones-ebook/dp/B07ZMS2R44/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=marshal+law+book+one&qid=1572644592&s=digital-text&sr=1-1 Available as: paperback, e-book, kindle unlimited Marshal Law is fantasy story that takes place on a frontier world. An oppressive regime rules the land, patrolling the endless desert with ruthless sandships, but the fronteir finds the strength to fight back when a rugged band of survivors discovers a forgotten source of magic. If you enjoy Stephen King’s THE DARK TOWER series or Brandon Sanderson’s ALLOY OF LAW, then you’ll be right at home with MARSHAL LAW. |
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