1. What inspired you to write
this book? My partner Cath listened to my lyrics in songs
and felt that the tales I tell in music could be worthwhile expanded into a
novel. I wrote the first line and was enthused. Then, I was taken along by the
story until it was completed.
2. What exactly is it about
and who is it written for? As the title says, it is about two young
friends William and Peter, as they take part in an epic adventure. After
accidentally interrupting a leadership ceremony being conducted by the magical
but evil Treplicons, Willy is cursed to grow warts over all parts of his body.
This brings on a source of embarrassment that leads him to despair. He soon discovers that he must travel to the
Treplicon realm to reverse the curse. Once they arrive in the beautiful magical
world, Willy and his best friend Pete discover that the reversal of the curse
is only half their task. They must overcome the powerful and soleless Swamp
Spirit to save the land they have come to love. It is a story for all ages that includes
trials and tribulations, friendship and love. It involves intriguing characters
such as stone trolls, sabre eels, wood rats, rose warriors and many more. The book has proven to be enjoyed by all ages
that enjoy the fantasy genre. However, it is aimed mainly at younger readers.
3. What do you hope readers
will get out of reading your book? Fist and foremost, the entertainment that
comes with a good read and connection with characters. I hope that younger
readers will see that self esteem is important and that imperfections are part
of everyone’s life, even those that we think are perfect. I also hope the book
shows that sometimes we have to be tested to realise our strengths and virtues
and accept ourselves as a whole.
4. How did you decide on your
book’s title and cover design? The book title echoes the opening line in the
first chapter, that is “that the name Willy has a double meaning and therefore
is a little humorous”. The Continuous Adventures alludes to the fact that this
the first of other adventures the characters both male and female will navigate
as they grow. The cover combines the presence of a mystic
yew tree and an infinity symbol that is important to the plot.
5. What advice or words of wisdom do you have
for fellow writers other than run? My advice is one word, persevere (then run).
6. What trends in the book world do you see –
and where do you think the book publishing industry is heading? The book world seems to be an ever moving
feast today. Technology offers so many different ways for people to enjoy
stories and this can only be good. The future of storytelling is only limited
by our imaginations and technical capabilities.
7. Were there experiences in
your personal life or career that came in handy when writing this book? The folklore of countries I have visited and
worked in such as Europe, New Guinea, New Zealand, Vanuatu and my home,
Australia, have all influenced the way I write. Some of the more difficult, less honest people
I have met in my time may have moulded the villains I have described. I think
the total of good and evil a writer is exposed to during their lives generally
translates someway into their work.
8. How would you describe
your writing style? Which writers or books is your writing similar to? Some reviewers have likened my story to those
of J.R.R.Tolkien and J.K Rowling (I was extremely flattered and
embarrassed).
9. What challenges did you
overcome in the writing of this book? Two main challenges I had to overcome was the
feeling of being good or worthy enough for people to want to read my creations
and the fact that sometimes I have the attention span of a gnat.
10. If people can buy or read
one book this week or month, why should it be yours? I think my book is an offering that is a
simple and good read. It doesn’t challenge beliefs but shows that good and
basic character traits still win the day and hopefully readers.
About the Author: Steve Denton is an Australian author and
lyricist. He has worked writing and editing stories for trade magazines and
websites. His working life has taken him to many exotic places including New
Zealand, Vanuatu and New Guinea. Along with his passion for music, rugby and
dogs, he loves nothing more than making his beloved characters come to life.
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