Interview with Jamie Marchant author of The Goddess Choice
1 - When did you begin
writing? Have you always wanted to be a writer?
I was about six
when I started writing stories about the Man from Mars for my older sister, and
I’ve wanted to be a writer ever since. I got sidetracked for awhile working on
a Ph.D., but I’m back to what has always been my true love.
2 - Can you describe
your book in 10 words or less?
A fairy tale retelling with intrigue, adventure,
and romance.
3 - What inspired you to
write your latest book?
The
Goddess's Choice originates deep within my childhood. My sister Jalane--she is
ten years older than me--told me stories, fairy tales mostly: "Midas
and His Golden Touch," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Hansel
and Gretel." But my favorite was always "The Princess and the Glass
Hill" or "The Glass Mountain" as my sister titled it. I had her
tell that story over and over again. I was captivated by the bold hero on his
magical horses of bronze, silver, and gold.
When I had a child of my own, I wanted to pass that fairy tale on. My son, Jesse, loved it every bit as much as I had. One day after telling it to him, it came to me that the story could be so much more than five pages and sparse details. However, I didn’t want to write a children’s story but the type of epic fantasy I enjoy as an adult. I upped the dramatic tension, villainy, and sexuality of the piece to create something far different than the original fairy tale. The Goddess’s Choice is intended for an adult audience.
When I had a child of my own, I wanted to pass that fairy tale on. My son, Jesse, loved it every bit as much as I had. One day after telling it to him, it came to me that the story could be so much more than five pages and sparse details. However, I didn’t want to write a children’s story but the type of epic fantasy I enjoy as an adult. I upped the dramatic tension, villainy, and sexuality of the piece to create something far different than the original fairy tale. The Goddess’s Choice is intended for an adult audience.
4 - What do you enjoy
the most about the process of writing a book?
The high. When the words are flowing, it’s like
being on drugs.
5 - Do you have a
favorite author? If yes, who and why?
Jim Butcher. He has created a rich world with a
compelling main character. Harry Dresden has the depth and vitality that I have
tried to create in my own characters.
6 - Is
there anything else you would like your readers to know?
I also have a novella out titled Demons in the Big Easy, and I’m hard at
work on the sequel, tentatively titled The
Soul Stone.
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