Ask the Author: C.S. Woolley
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C.S. Woolley
Gambit and Rogue from X-men. They are both so broken and yet in their brokenness, they find each other and love each other. Gambit is a terrible rake and a scoundrel, but he loves Rogue, even though he can never touch her. Rogue is physically strong and fiery but yet is so terrified of her own powers that she never lets her guard down expect for when around Gambit,
C.S. Woolley
I studied the languages of Old Norse and Old Icelandic at university along with Middle English and Old English, and there is something about the Vikings that has always appealed to me. I come from Norman Viking stock on both sides of my family so have always identified with the Viking way of life. I have spent a long time writing books for adults in worlds that I create and make the rules in and wanted to do something a little more structured, something that would help children to find a sense of adventure whilst learning something about the Vikings in a fun way and also creating something that would be easier to read for kids with dyslexia. I have dyslexia, but still always loved to read, but I know this isn't the case for all kids. There are so many that miss out on reading because of it, so I chose a font that was a lot easier to read for the text inside the paperbacks and spaced it a bit more too. These books have been so much fun to craft that I hope people enjoy reading them as much as I love writing them (they are also the only books I've written that my mother likes, so feel they are my best books yet)
C.S. Woolley
I hate comparing my books to others out there, it always leaves some people feeling disappointed. There are so many different influences that have shaped how I write that it's very difficult.
However my proof reader has told me that my writing style is very similar to that of Raymond E. Feist and as I have gone on writing, my books have gained a similar feel to his. I only started reading his work very recently and have gone through a fair number of the books, so couldn't say really which of his books End of Days is most like, though possibly A Darkness at Sethanon - it's not really for me to say, at the end of the day I just hope people enjoy what I write, it opens up a new world of imagination and inspires budding writers.
However my proof reader has told me that my writing style is very similar to that of Raymond E. Feist and as I have gone on writing, my books have gained a similar feel to his. I only started reading his work very recently and have gone through a fair number of the books, so couldn't say really which of his books End of Days is most like, though possibly A Darkness at Sethanon - it's not really for me to say, at the end of the day I just hope people enjoy what I write, it opens up a new world of imagination and inspires budding writers.
C.S. Woolley
End of Days is such a weird book for having a central message. It is about hope and keeping fighting no matter what or how bad things may seem. It's about sacrifice and how far people are willing to go for one another.
There are so many threads running through this book that pick up from the Rising Empire books as well as some of the unanswered questions that still linger from Shroud of Darkness and Lady of Fire and equally so many more that are raised for the books that are coming after. The series plot is thickened by this book and gives some hints at what is going to come next but nothing too concrete. There is lots more to look forward to in the coming books, though some of the unanswered questions won't be resolved until I get to writing the Dragonian Wars series.
There are so many threads running through this book that pick up from the Rising Empire books as well as some of the unanswered questions that still linger from Shroud of Darkness and Lady of Fire and equally so many more that are raised for the books that are coming after. The series plot is thickened by this book and gives some hints at what is going to come next but nothing too concrete. There is lots more to look forward to in the coming books, though some of the unanswered questions won't be resolved until I get to writing the Dragonian Wars series.
C.S. Woolley
End of Days is dedication to Absent Friends, and I guess I wrote it for all those who have been lost over the years from my life, those brave warriors who have fallen in their personal battles with disease, inner demons and even been the victims of tragic accidents.
Though of all the people that have been and gone in my life, if there was one person that I had to choose to above all the others that this books is more specifically for I would have to say it is for a man named Mick McGill. He was a good friend and colleague of my father, always friendly and happy, had a wonderful family and died from lung cancer when I was in my early teens.
Though of all the people that have been and gone in my life, if there was one person that I had to choose to above all the others that this books is more specifically for I would have to say it is for a man named Mick McGill. He was a good friend and colleague of my father, always friendly and happy, had a wonderful family and died from lung cancer when I was in my early teens.
C.S. Woolley
I think it has to be between sacrifice and hope. They are both really key in this book as Aksoth is coming, thousands of people have died and the people of Celadmore really are facing being wiped off the face of their world.
There is so much desperation, mistrust and greed that is surrounding these people despite everything that is happening to their world; yet there are a small number who are willing to sacrifice everything to keep hope alive and know that, to quote Mr. Spock, "the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one."
There is so much desperation, mistrust and greed that is surrounding these people despite everything that is happening to their world; yet there are a small number who are willing to sacrifice everything to keep hope alive and know that, to quote Mr. Spock, "the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one."
C.S. Woolley
I don't really remember. I've been writing stories since I was little. The first things I can remember writing were at primary school. There was a poem about my snowy winter, a poem about the giant oak tree in the playground, a poem about a hopping toad for road safety and a story that I was asked to read out in an assembly. The story was about three characters my mum had made up as part of our bedtime stories called Samantha, Chloe and Blob that were based on my two sisters and I. It's something I have always done and feels as natural to me as breathing. I can't imagine my life without writing and being able to share it with people is such a privilege.
C.S. Woolley
The list of characters was introduced after my grandmother started reading the Chronicles of Celadmore. I was really surprised when she enjoyed them so much as she isn't much of a fantasy reader. One of the things she said that she found it quite hard to remember who all the characters were at different points and had to keep going back to check on who was whom. So when I wrote Rising Empire: Part 1 I added in the character list just for her so she would have a reference point that meant she didn't have to keep skipping back all the time but wouldn't spoil any of the story for her.
C.S. Woolley
Yes there will be and I will be going back and adding a character list to the start of the other Chronicles of Celadmore books as well.
C.S. Woolley
I put on Gears of War, Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Halo or anything like that and kill bad guys until inspiration strikes again.
C.S. Woolley
Being able to play around with different realities all the time and getting to try out different ideas.
C.S. Woolley
Find someone who you can trust absolutely and talk through your plot ideas, get them to read what you write and listen to their feedback. It can really help to develop your ideas and understand your characters better especially if motivations are questioned.
C.S. Woolley
At the moment I am working on Rising Empire: part 2, the sequel to Rising Empire: part 1. I am also trying to get End of Days finished which is the sequel of Lady of Fire and I am hoping to have Beginnings the prequel to the Kevin Metis Saga published before the end of September.
C.S. Woolley
I find listening to music really inspiring as it can create an atmosphere and allow your mind to wander as it plays and brings out all sorts of creative ideas.
C.S. Woolley
I actually don't know where I got the idea for The Case of Mrs. Weldon from, at least part of it came from a conversation with one of my best friends about insomnia
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