Interview With Author Peter Fuller
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I used to make medieval armor for a living, but an unsuccessful shoulder surgery ended that career. I've always enjoyed writing, and I took several writing courses in college, so I decided to try writing as a second career (I still have bills to pay). I wrote an adventure novel way back in 1999, but I started writing in earnest with my current series in 2015. So far, I've published three novels of a six novel series.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is Solar Warden Book Three – Genesis. The series was inspired when I was watching a television show called "Hangar 1 – The UFO Files." The episode was about the secret space program, and as I watched, I thought , "That would make a great story." So I began writing.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not really. I do like to play calm instrumental music when I write. I find it helps with the creative process. I do have this annoying habit of lying down to sleep at night, when a flood of ideas hit me and I have to get up to write them down. I think it has to do with blood rushing to my head while in a supine position.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I like Michael Crichton, Tom Clancy, Ward Carrol, Fred Saberhagen, Robert E. Howard, Edgar Rice Burrows, C. S. Lewis, and J. R. R. Tolkien.
What are you working on now?
Solar Warden Book Four – Skinwalker.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Awesome Gang, of course!
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don't be intimidated by established authors. They were once where you are now, and with hard work and dedication, one day you will be where they are now.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
My dad always told me any job worth doing is worth doing properly. Don't scrimp, cut corners, or do a rush job.
What are you reading now?
I haven't had much time recently to do much reading. My wife has been recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, so I've been spending most of my time caring for her. When I do find some time to read, I want to check out an author named Ian Conner of Black Raptor Books.
What’s next for you as a writer?
When I finish my current series, I've already started plotting out an historical novel about a 12th century English knight fighting Moors in Sicily. He captures an Arab princess and decides to return her to her father, the Caliph of Bagdad. With 40 years of studying the medieval period, 8 years of working in a major museum with their arms and armor collection, not to mention 25 years of researching, making, and fighting in medieval armor, I think I can get it right.
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?
1 – The Bible
2 – The Lord of the Rings
3 – Lectures to My Students (C. H. Spurgeon)
4 – The Complete Works of William Shakespeare
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