Interview with Thomas Neviaser, author of The Mystery of Flight 2222

What can you tell us about your new release, The Mystery of Flight 2222?

Two strangers meet while seated together on a long distance air flight. The more seasoned of the two creates a game to pass the time. They choose seven passengers and proceed to guess their names, age, occupation, marital status, personality traits and more about them. Later, they are informed of severe mechanical problems disabling the plane, leading to a crash into the sea. They survive along with only seven other passengers, incredibly the seven people from their game. The interaction among the passengers creates stresses well beyond one’s imagination leading to a subsequent prolonged and horrifying adventure in a raft, presenting many obstacles to their survival including sharks, severe weather, death, hunger, thirst, declining physical and mental health, paranoia, and pirates of the high seas. Their long awaited rescue from the ravages of the sea is just the beginning of a trip to Hell and back.

What or who inspired you to become an author?

I am a retired orthopedic surgeon, and after retiring, I decided to write. I had the time and ideas. My first book was a humorous guide for men to organize their garage. From there, I wrote The Comb in the Urinal, 16 short stories about everyday objects found in the most unusual places; then I got serious and wrote an orthopedic guide book for the layperson and orthopedic patients; and my first novel was YOU DEAR SWEET MAN, inspired by an ad on a subway.

What’s on your top 5 list for the best books you’ve ever read?

Kon Tiki – My first book I ever read

Anything by Rod Serling – and that takes it well past 5 books

Say you’re the host of a literary talk show. Who would be your first guest? What would you want to ask?

My guest would be Rod Serling. My question would be, “If you had not had a heart attack, what would you have done after THE TWILIGHT ZONE?

What’s your favorite thing about writing?

Inventing twists for my novels!

What is a typical day like for you?

Awakening when I want, communicating with people and gathering ideas for my next book, enjoying life with my wife and two labs.

What scene inThe Mystery of Flight 2222 was your favorite to write?

I loved the flying fish scene. It gave my characters something to live for.

Do you have a motto, quote or philosophy you live by?

Forever a freshman! If you think about it, in every phase of your life, you begin as a freshman, wide-eyed, nervous, not knowing what to expect, and eager to find out what’s next in store for you.

Thomas Neviaser is the author of the new book The Mystery of Flight 2222

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