Writing my meta-novel tends to be a solitary process. So when Melissa McPhail, author of "A Pattern of Shadow & Light," series invited me to "The Next Big Thing," it was an honor and a pleasure.
The first novel in the series by Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand, is a monumental achievement of epic fantasy world-building, which recently evolved into book 2: The Dagger of Adendigaeth.
Ms. McPhail, who lives in Oregon, was tagged by Clive Eaton of Norfolk, England ~ sci-fi based, mystery-thriller author of The Pyramid Legacy, which has attained a #1 ranking on GoodReads.
These invitations beyond borders, link international writers with a common passion for their works-in-progress. All are considering this same 10 question interview. Here are my own 10 questions answered:
The first novel in the series by Melissa McPhail, Cephrael's Hand, is a monumental achievement of epic fantasy world-building, which recently evolved into book 2: The Dagger of Adendigaeth.
Ms. McPhail, who lives in Oregon, was tagged by Clive Eaton of Norfolk, England ~ sci-fi based, mystery-thriller author of The Pyramid Legacy, which has attained a #1 ranking on GoodReads.
These invitations beyond borders, link international writers with a common passion for their works-in-progress. All are considering this same 10 question interview. Here are my own 10 questions answered:
1. What is the working title of your next book?
A DISTANCE TRAVELED
2. Where did the idea come from for the book?
I was tapped on the shoulder by a searching character with something crucial to consider; I listened to his energetic ranting for a good long time, trying to understand his potential. He led me through an underground of fringe eccentrics much like himself. I thought this was "his thing." Once I thought I knew what he wanted, I created the matrix for his world to express themes he felt I'd be compelled by as a novelist...until he made an unexpected choice.
