Interview With Author Roobert Scheck
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I am a 24 year old author living in Utah with a love and passion for fantasy. I’ve been writing since I was seven but published my debut novel in 2020. I’ve written and published 1 book out of 5 total books planned in the next 5 years.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“Shadowed Time” is the latest book I have published and was heavily inspired by adventures and intrigue of Tolkien and Martin in their respective fantasy accomplishments.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I don’t outline so a lot of my work is spur of the moment thoughts. One of my most used apps is the Notes app on my phone. I’ll be in the middle of trying to go to sleep and bolt up and write down. I firmly believe, if you think it up, write it down. Doesn’t matter if you think it’s important. Let your future self decide that. All present self has to do is write it down. A lot of my work comes from moments expanded that I thought up at 2 in the morning or in the middle of work.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
So many but among the top, J. R. R. Tolkien, Brandon Mull, Ridley Pearson, Martin, and Rick Riordan.
What are you working on now?
I am working on book two of my trilogy “A Tale of Blood and Tears” with a hopeful publication date of latte 2023 or early 2024. It’s a 160,000 word count manuscript so it’s taking me a long time to work on. I’m also working on a murder mystery and poetry book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I primarily use instagram at the moment since I do not have website set up.
Instagram: @authorrobertscheck
Do you have any advice for new authors?
To all new authors out there, don’t ever let someone tell you what you think is cool is not. One of the reasons writing is s fun, is because we’re able to dive into a world someone else can’t think up. That creative genius inside you is a value to the literary community. If you’re feeling like writing or wanting to, take this as a sign and do it!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
The best advice I’ve ever heard is: “when you write, realize that you’re including yourself in your characters whether you realize it or not. When you realize that, you can shape your characters and build their experience with your’s.”
What are you reading now?
I am currently reading Star Wars novels as well as The Witcher series.
What’s next for you as a writer?
What’s next is finishing my trilogy as well as a murder mystery I’m working on on Kindle Vella.
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 Return of the Rings
2) The Beyonder’s trilogy
3) The Bible
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