Featured Interview With Author John D Williams
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in England in 1973. My family lineage is a mix of English, Scottish, Welsh, Italy and German – I am terrible at foreign languages though!
I grew up in a small village in Essex, England. First car I owned a White VW 1973 Beetle! I paid for it myself with money I collected whilst I worked from 14 years old. Although I still went to school mind.
I have 2 cats, one wild and one domesticated. In our garden we keep 5 chickens and 1 cockerel.
Used to love to travel but hard now as I have a wife and 2 daughters.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
My fascination with books came from a Book Club I nagged my Mum to join when I was at Primary School. I must have been 7-8 years old. The book I received from the club was Ian Livingston's "Forest of Doom" it was amazing! You had to make choices and roll dice for combat and fighting etc. also luck rolls. So much fun, and yes, I did cheat occasionally. Oh dear should I tell you this?
I must confess I so loved Tolkien that I took the books from my School Library without asking. I did return the three books later though, so this is my redemption.
I started writing quite late. Although my College and Uni days I had to produce essays. Article writing was my first gig. Now I write pure creative works.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
My favorite author is Stephen King. He crafts such gripping narratives and his character development is incredible. He has my record for books I can’t stop reading! Regardless of the time, I read until I finish even if I miss sleep!
Favorite genres though include Sci-Fi (I love the possibilities) and Supernatural/Mystery (I like the psychology!)
I enjoy the style of Peter F Hamilton too, his imagination in terms of Sci-Fi is outstanding!
Tell us a little about your latest book?
I had the idea for "Kasabian of Stronobos" a few years back and the idea stuck with me. This is a sign for me as a writer to continue the idea. I wanted to create a real tough character, an elite, a warrior of the mind. BUT he had to have a central weakness, a thing that made him incomplete. His skills of course are amazing, his ability to interrogate his subjects outstanding, but something inside nagged him. He therefore misplaced his loyalty and this causes him pain and suffering until the revelation.
The idea of using Mars and Earth combined my fascination for how one day we will colonize Mars. But what problems will this cause? I am sure it will not be a utopia. This idea comes out in “Kasabian of Stronobos – Heretics of Mars”
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