The Story Behind The Stories
Healing Lance - Writing the Story
The final version of this story was not an easy thing to achieve. The first draft was decent but minimal. It was short and straight to the point. Then I wrote the second book and realized what I needed to add to the first. So I went back and tweaked. Then I wrote the third book and realized I had even more to add to the first. So, really, “Healing Lance” wasn’t done until I’d finished “Avenging Lance.”
Healing Lance - Quick Facts
I wanted to write a story about forgiveness, redemption, and compassion. I wanted to create a story about finding oneself and understanding one’s purpose. Lance’s life sort of gets a “reset” after he breaks out of the numb funk he’d lived in for most of his life. Now he has to confront all he’s done and atone.
Healing Lance - Storytelling with Song
Storytelling. As far as I know, no other creature in the animal kingdom tells stories the way humans do. Stories can entertain us, teach us lessons, impart information, etc. Where would we be without stories? Without books, plays, movies, TV shows, even songs? I love myself a good concept album from a talented songwriter.
Healing Lance Character Profile - Gust
While I always have affection for every character I create, whether hero or villain, I have to say that I was delightfully surprised and gratified with the final incarnation of Gust. You could say that Gust is Lance’s “better half” (Lance certainly would). Gust is a healer, and his compassion, patience, and fortitude are admirable.
Healing Lance Character Profile - Lance
I have always been interested with the dichotomy between villain and hero. Sometimes the difference is minute and the separating line is thin. Lance is equal parts victim and victimizer. He’s villain and hero. Throughout the trilogy, I explore the two sides as Lance himself tries to understand who he is and who he wants to be.
Author Interview: Writing Process
For me, inspiration comes in every form—from movies, to books, to daily life, to stray thoughts of “what if?” So once I have the inspiration, I let it simmer and make some notes. I have notepads in every room of my home and even some at my day job, so I am never without the ability to jot down my thoughts.
Author Interview
Here are a few quick-fire questions to get a sense of me and what I write. This list was compiled using guest interviews/blogs I’ve written over the years. I decided to present the most relevant ones. Enjoy!
Why I Write
I’ve been writing on and off for most of my life and my first published story was in 2011. Since then I have learned so much about the craft of writing. And the one thing that underwent the most evolution—besides my skill itself—is the reason behind my writing.