Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am an epic fantasy author who has created an ever expanding fantasy world known as ‘The Soul Forge Universe.’ Since late 2017 I have written and published 13 books and will be releasing 2 more in 2022
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
The book we will be discussing will be ‘Keeper of the Jewel,’ book 1 in the ‘Highcliff Guardians’ series. While writing a previous series in the Soul Forge Universe, I mentioned a 700-year-old elf queen. After mentioning the queen, I immediately knew I had to write her story from the beginning.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Not particularly. I listen to all sorts of music when I write. Depending on the scene it can range from inspirational music, to sad epic music, to heavy metal, to death metal.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
‘The Sword of Shannara’ by Terry Brooks and ‘Lord Foul’s Bane’ by Stephens R. Donaldson inspired my love of reading and writing fantasy.
What are you working on now?
‘Windwalkewr,’ book 3 in the ‘Highcliff Guardians.’
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Website: www.richardhstephens.com
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Don’t try to be Stephen King or J.K. Rowling. The world already has one of them What we need is you.
And, when you finally put yourself out there, above all things, believe in yourself. If you believe in what you do, the world will follow.
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Write it once, write it clean, edit, and move on.
What are you reading now?
‘Small Magic’ by Terry Brooks
What’s next for you as a writer?
Writing book 4 in the ‘Highcliff Guardians:’ ‘When Legends Rise.’
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?
A combined trilogy of the Sword of Shannara series by Terry Brooks, a combined trilogy of Thomas Covenant, the Unbeliever (includes Lord Foul’s Bane) by Stephens R. Donaldson, a combined trilogy Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, and a hefty tome that includes everything written in the Soul Forge Universe by epic fantasy author, Richard H. Stephens.
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