In this myth the two gods are bored in Asgard and decide to go traipsing across the nine realms to Utgard, the land of the giants, to stir up some trouble. The Gatewatch actually began as a re-telling of one of my favorite Norse Myths: Thor & Loki Travel to Utgard. The story clearly draws inspiration from Norse mythology, but what inspired the initial idea for this novel? But every set of critical eyes helped the story become what it is today and I am really proud to be putting this troll-hunting fantasy adventure out into the world. When I got my ‘polished’ manuscript back from my editor it was so full of red crossed-out edits that it looked like Leonidas, King of Sparta, had cut a swathe through the whole thing.
However, about four years ago I read a book called ‘The War of Art’ by Steven Pressfield that, coupled with a few things that were going on for me personally, kicked my ass into gear.Įven so, it was a four year slog and I can tell you that much of it was not pretty. I would write a scene then forget about the book for months on end. I would begin a chapter then throw it away. However, I don’t know if I should count the first three years because it was a lot of start and stop. Technically this was a seven year project. How long did you work on this novel, from the tiniest idea until your final edit? Sprinkle a bit of relief mixed with a touch of swelled ego and that’s pretty much the whole of it. Anyways, it is the end of a long journey and I am feeling quite blessed to have seen my story survive the trip from initial conception to final publication. I also feel like I am baring my soul to the world and bracing for either bullets or roses. Of course, I am excited to finally launch Torin Ten-Trees on his adventure across the realm of Noros and invite others to take part in his journey. What am I feeling right now? I would say it is an erratic pendulum of emotions which undulate between elation and nausea. As your debut, how are you feeling? Nervous? Excited? Like a medieval king bathing in the spoils of (literary) war?Īh, this is a good question. The Gatewatch come out this Sunday, May 17.
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