Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Hey! My name is Austin Ring, but my pen name is Augustus Ring. I am currently 22 years old and a full-time college student studying Mathematics, but am also a bestselling indie author on Amazon.
I’ve written 2 books–one published on August 1, 2020 and the other will be released on November 27th, 2020–both of which are anthologies in a trilogy. The name of each are: Legends of Araroth: a Collection of Short Stories. The name speaks for what kind of books they are, with each short story packing a punch in your imagination, and expanding with worldbuilding and original storytelling.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The latest book I’ve written is the Legends of Araroth: A Collection of Short Stories, Volume 2. It is a Christian-fantasy anthology with allegorical storytelling leading back to God. Not in a preachy way, but in a manner that fascinates and awes, while bringing Him Glory.
I would say that a LOT of things inspired the series, but I can say with confidence that known Christian fantasy such as Narnia or Lord of the Rings had a large role in my construction of it. When I look around on the market for good fantasy that is clean, I am more or less stumped. I wanted to be a part of the solution for creating moral and meaningful stories without stepping into the grimdark genre.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Yeah sure, I can’t find a time of day to write consistently that suits my daily college life! Normally, I would wake up at 7AM and write until 9AM, then exercise and start my academic day. However, college places a large strain on your body, mind, and strength, so sleeping in has become something of a pleasure/necessity of mine recently. Can you blame me?
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Narnia, LoTR, The Name of the Wind, Adventurers Wanted series, Harry Potter, Eragon (especially Eragon!)
I just love good fantasy!
What are you working on now?
Currently, I am gathering the scraps of several stories for my third and final anthology within the Legends of Araroth. It would be the third volume of the series, though I hesitate to call it a trilogy only because each book is a collection of smaller “books.” Can a three-anthology series justifiably be called a trilogy? Anyone know? 🙂
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I mostly use Instagram, however, I have dabbled with promotion on other sites such as Amazon Ads, and my own blog.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Dont. Stop. Writing…
But at the same time, what’s the rush?
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
I assume this has to do with writing, so I’ll give one from that context:
Don’t stop writing. And when you do, don’t edit while writing. It slows the process WAY down and disrupts flow.
What are you reading now?
The Name of the Wind again!
What’s next for you as a writer?
Publishing my third anthology in the Legends of Araroth series! After that, I would like to attempt a Novella before tackling a larger project like a novel.
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 freaking love this question!
1.) The Bible
2.) “How to Survive on a Desert Island”
3.) Three Musketeers, by Alexander Dumas
4.) The Count of the Monti Cristo, by Alexander Dumas
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