Interview With Author Sam 'Bo' Thompson
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’ve been a practicing pagan since the 90's (does that date me or what?), past VP and President of Triad CUUPs (Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans). During the years I have become a Reiki Master Teacher and a certified Great Life Coach. I learned Primitive Blacksmithing Around 2012 and took to it like a duck to water. I am honored to have been a finalist in Our State Magazine for a forged steel and copper rose. I teach both Primitive Blacksmithing and Magical Blacksmithing in the Foothills of NC. The focal point of my Work is on the magical part of blacksmithing and I am currently a full-time magical smith. Being a Priest of the Morrigan heavily influences what I do, and the smithy is dedicated to Her. I am also a proud Army Veteran. My current book is – Metal Never Lies: An Introduction to Metal Magic and I have a piece in an anthology – Warrior Queen: Answering the Call of The Morrigan
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
Metal Never Lies: An Introduction to Metal Magic
I was looking for some information on the subject and there is nothing really out there I felt. This is a labor of love to re-expose people to the magic of metal and how we are connected to it.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I seem write best around about 3 am! LOL
What authors, or books have influenced you?
I think the biggest one is Byron Ballard. To just be myself and not try to 'fit in'.
What are you working on now?
Thinking about creating some online teaching around this subject
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
I really haven't found a best.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Just write
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
None of us are as smart as all of us!
What are you reading now?
Chaos Magic
What’s next for you as a writer?
I'm just enjoying the impact my book is having.
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?
David Eddings or Robert Jordan
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