Interview With Author Richard Cullen
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m a traditionally published author over around a dozen novels. I write historical fiction as Richard Cullen, and have several epic fantasy series as R.S.Ford.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called Oath Bound, and was inspired by the rebellions that followed the Norman Conquest of England.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
For historical fiction I’m a big fan of author such as Matt Harffy, Giles Kristian and Ben Kane. My fantasy influences include Joe Abercrombie and David Gemmell. I’m also a great admirer or Ian Banks and Elmore Leonard.
What are you working on now?
I’m currently writing the final books in two trilogies – firstly is Crimson Winter, the last in the Wolf of Kings series, and Engines of War, the climax to the Age of Uprising trilogy.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
I think the best advice I’ve ever seen is to ‘write like you don’t care – edit like you do!’
What’s next for you as a writer?
Who can tell? I’m currently about to complete two series – one epic fantasy, one historical fiction. I think after my recent award nomination for Oath Bound that I should perhaps concentrate on the genre that has been kinder to me over the years. So essentially – more history!
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