Guests Posts for Silver Daggers Book Tour
I don’t have any stories fleshed out quite yet.
But I do envision a future where I’ve finished this trilogy and am working on
my next series, whilst perhaps publishing the odd short story here or there
that fill out the world of the Rive. The first story that immediately jumps to
mind would be a prequel-esque story covering how Turiel and Kwah first met in
the Shimmering Isles. I already touched on it in book 1, Child of Destiny, but
I think there could be a fun story to tell there. It would also allow me to
expand on the worldbuilding for the Shimmering Isles, as they haven’t really be
explored yet within the story. Other than that, I can think of one or two other
ideas that could be written as short stories as well, but I won’t talk about
those as they spoil parts of Book 2!
I think short stories can be beautiful
additions to fantasy worlds. If you want some prime examples, although they’re
not short in the slightest, you should look to Joe Abercrombie’s standalone
novels that are set between his initial First Law trilogy and his new trilogy.
They build out the world wonderfully, introduce us to a whole host of great
characters, and help us understand the world-state as we find it in the sequel
trilogy.
I would also consider writing short stories
based on reader feedback. If the readers fell in love with a specific character
that I wasn’t really expecting, then I would definitely consider fleshing them out
with backstories and “side-stories” in the future.
2: What book do you think everyone should
read?
Firstly, I will preface my answer by saying
that I’m talking directly to fantasy readers right now as I think they’re the
audience I could best understand. If I’m being more specific, I may even be
talking just to fantasy authors. But, if you have any interest in fantasy
worlds, their creation or lore that is crafted from scratch, then you simply must
read “The Silmarillion” by J. R. R. Tolkien.
The Lord of the Rings is rightfully held up
as the grandfather of the fantasy genre, but not enough people these days (that
I’ve seen) discuss just how ground-breaking the Silmarillion was and still is.
Tolkien created an entire language, and off the back of that he developed a
history so in-depth and lengthy that it gives our real-world history a run for
its money. Authors since have adapted their world-building, focussed more on
economies, religions and more intricate aspects that are missing from Tolkien’s
world. But none have matched the grandeur and majesty reached in The
Silmarillion. Even if you’re a masterful fantasy author in your own right, I
strongly believe that there are always lessons to be learned from Tolkien’s
work.
Then, from the point of view of your
average reader, there are amazing stories to be gleamed out of the
Silmarillion. The early ages of Middle Earth, Valinor and Numenor are rammed
full of amazing characters, betrayal, war and love.
M.K.Adams is a new author within the fantasy genre. He works in politics by trade but writing is where the heart lies, and he's been concocting worlds and stories since he was a child. He carried out his degree at the University of Kent, Canterbury, before moving into the private sector in London.M.K. also has an unhealthy obsession with collecting Funko Pops and can often be found listening to the Lord of the Rings soundtrack when locked away working on his next novel. An avid reader of fantasy and all its sub-genres, M.K. is always on the lookout for the next great story.Able to find inspiration in the smallest of details he is a firm believer that creating new worlds from scratch is one of the most fulfilling past-times. That belief also led him to the world of Dungeons and Dragons, a hobby that he believes perfectly compliments the creative outpouring of working on a new fantasy novel.His favourite author is J.R.R.Tolkien, and he found great inspiration when he visited Tolkien's hometown (and local pub!) in Oxford.
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