Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
My name is Adam Nesbitt, and I’m the author of The Scourge of Alexandria and Dreamweavers: Genesis, two books from two different series.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The Scourge of Alexandria is inspired by the conquest and demise of Alexander the Great as well as ancient Greek and Roman culture, religion, and warfare. It follows the trials and triumphs of Andreas, the prince of Alexandria, as he struggles to unite his people against the ruthless dwarves of Croton, a civilization based on a fusion of Spartan and Aztec culture.
Dreamweavers: Genesis is inspired by dream yoga, a religious practice that is observed by Buddhist monks in Tibet, where a special form of meditation leads monks to gain full control of their dreams. The novel follows five teenagers who discover extraordinary abilities in their dreams that give them a shot at overthrowing a ruthless tyrant who has enslaved their people.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I always come up with the best ideas for my books at the most inconvenient time possible – typically while driving, taking a shower, or laying in bed. I often find myself pulling off the road or jumping out of bed to write down an idea before I forget it.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
My writing style has been heavily influence by George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series. I love his use of multiple points of view, realistic characters, and his portrayal of the grittiness of his story world.
What are you working on now?
I am in the process of planning out the sequel books to The Scourge of Alexandria as well as Dreamweavers: Genesis.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Bookbub is the gold standard for promoting your books, but it can be very difficult to get a promotion on their site. It is very important to build up a number of genuine reviews in order to be considered.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
My advice is to read, write, and learn. Read as much as you can in the genre or genres that you hope to write in so you can learn about the format and standards of your genre. Practice writing as much as you can, ideally for a period of time every single day. There are plenty of interesting short story prompts on the internet that you can use for inspiration as you practice. Finally, find a topic or topics that you’re interested in and spend time learning about it. I’m very interested in history, and my study of history has provided inspiration for both of my series.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Never give up. Very few people achieve success without facing significant difficulties and roadblocks along the way. The people who become successful are the ones who persevere no matter what and refuse to give up on their dreams regardless of how difficult it may seem.
What are you reading now?
I’ve just started the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson, and am loving it.
What’s next for you as a writer?
The next few years will be focused entirely on promoting the first books in both of my series as well as planning out the next books in both series. Both of my series will likely be seven books, so there’s a lot of planning and much more writing to do.
If you were going to be stranded on a desert island and allowed to take 3 or 4 books with you what books would you bring?
I would take The Godfather by Mario Puzo, A Storm of Swords, and A Dance with Dragons by George R. R. Martin.
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