Interview With Author Seth Hobbs
Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I have published my first book, A Sword of the Three Rivers, but I wrote it years ago. I am currently working on finishing more books in the series, The Sendyne Empire Series. I am a teacher, gamer, musician, husband and father, and a comedian who should never quit his day job!
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“A Sword of the Three Rivers.” I was inspired by countless things to write this first book in my series. Everything from personal health issues and trials of life, watching great epics like Spartacus or Braveheart, and just really wanting to express myself and explore the worlds I create.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
Nothing too crazy I guess.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Tolkien, and later George R.R. Martin, although I started writing much of this book before Game of Thrones became so famous to wider audiences. I was unaware of Martin until the shows came out later. Louis L’Amour had a lot of adventurous Westerns I liked. Sir Walter Scott, Hemingway, Orwell, and countless others.
What are you working on now?
My Sendyne Empire series. I am excited to unleash much more in the world I created in the first book.
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
Not sure yet, as I am very new to the game! I am working hard all over the place.
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Pursue your passion, even it sells just one or two copies! Music, writing, and art are bigger than money!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Everything worth doing takes effort!
What are you reading now?
A book about the Balkans that explains its complicated and turbulent history.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Completing sequels to my first book!
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?
1984 by Orwell, For Whom the Bell Tolls by Hemingway, and the Saxon Chronicles by Bernard Cornwell.