Jan 24 2012
Author Profile: Chris Bryant, The Sword of Hope
Why did you decide to write this book?
It has always been a passion of mine to write, but I had never tried to write anything of this length or depth until The Sword of Hope. I believe it’s mostly because I didn’t have the proper knowledge of how to fully describe what I saw in my head on paper. Also, it has been a dream of mine to get one of my stories out there, published, and shared with the world.
Do you have any secret writing tips you’d like to share?
Sure, although I’m certain it’s nothing that another writer won’t suggest. Be creative in everything written. My secret is trying to relate the experience of the character with something a person has actually been through. Ex: They’re walking through the forest. Its hard to breathe. The air is thick. So, I describe the difficulty of breathing like trying to breathe through a wet washcloth, which I’m sure people have tried. This gives the audience a sense of what the characters are experiencing.
Tell us a quirky or funny story about you!
I find inspiration everywhere I go. I could be driving around or sitting still looking at the trees or people or just watching the surrounding area wherever I may be and some small part will stick out, inspiring an idea for something new.
Have you ever battled writer’s block? How do you deal with it?
Battled writer’s block? Sure, we fight sometimes. I usually beat it back with a pen. Sometimes, it gets a little extreme and I have to pick up a notebook, but I usually come out on top, couple scrapes and bruises here and there. Haha Seriously though, yes, I deal with writer’s block just as anyone else does. I just wait patiently until something sparks my curiosity or relates to the subject I’m currently working on and then I jump back in.
What’s your favorite quote?
I actually created a quote I’m particularly fond of: The positive in me will always outweigh the negative around me.
Who inspires you the most?
I can’t say there’s any one person who truly inspires me. It’s more of a collected group. Anyone and everyone inspires me in different ways. Some more than others, but regardless, all are equally important.
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My name is Chris Bryant. I’m 26, born and raised in Lexington, Ky. I love to write. I have been writing since I was little, always short stories about action or adventures I’d have liked to have been on. The Sword of Hope is my first of many books to come. My dream has always been to be able to get one of my stories published. This is my first full length story. I can’t wait to see how everyone likes it.
Learn more at: http://theswordofhope.com