Introducing J. R. Wagner! + Giveaway of Exiled!
Hey Guys!
As promised I am here today with a glorious interview with J. R. Wagner for his newly released book Exiled.
I also have ONE copy of the book to GIVEAWAY to one lucky person! Contest is for US participants only, simply fill out the rafflecopter below.
I am the husband of a wonderful wife, the father of two wonderful daughters. The rest is just details.
I’ve wanted to be a writer since the first grade.
I have a day job working with my brother in our family business. I stay healthy by competing in triathlons and adventure races. I also enjoy working on the landscaping at my house. I, of course, read as often as possible and enjoy a good movie.
So now we know more about you, what about your novel? What is it all about?
The concept of this novel seems really interesting, is there a story behind the inspiration for it?
Exiled started with a single scene (the opening scene) and quickly grew from there. I believe the inspiration came from multiple sources. Lost certainly had an influence in how I structured the story but I can’t give it all the credit. As anyone with ADHD will tell you, it isn’t easy to focus on a single task for very long. When I completed a chapter, I needed to switch gears and write from a different perspective. So does that mean the layout is a result of my inability to focus? No. After I had written the first draft, I considered making the entire story linear but I just couldn’t do it –it didn’t feel right. I like the challenge and I hope the readers will as well. The Never –the place where James is exiled, is inspired from multiple influences including Robinson Caruso, Peter Pan, Lord of the Flies and many others.
Yeap, definitely interesting! Can you tell us a little something about the protagonist?
James carries a heavy burden. He has nearly his entire life. Considering he is expected to be the savoir of his kind, he’s developed into a rather normal fifteen-year-old (normal is relative). There are times when he lets the weight of this burden get the best of him and times when he uses it to empower him. He is very human in this regard. It becomes quickly apparent that he cannot escape this burden even when he is banished to The Never. He must choose to rise or fold under its weight.
And, does the antagonist have any pet peeves?
Alvaro is a very complicated man. We get glimpses into what kind of man but they are fleeting at best. The greatest antagonists hold their cards close.
Were there any moments in the book that you loved writing? Could you tell us about them?
Yes, there were several chapters where the words just spilled out of me and onto the keyboard. Chapter seven is a good example. They seemed to increase as the story progressed –there were many moments in book 2, which I’d written at the same time (It was originally one book but the length was far too long for a first-time-author in this genre and target audience.).
Do you know how many books will be in this series, or are you waiting to see where it takes you?
When your creativity is running low, what do you do to find inspiration again?
And finally, do you have any advice for any aspiring writers out there?
and a quick fire round;
Now that you’ve read his answers, and my review of Exiled, you can enter the giveaway to have a chance at winning the great book!
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GOOD LUCK!