Interview with Wilson Hayes, Author of Darkender & Lightgiver: The Fate of Ro’an

What’s the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Darkender & Lightgiver: The Fate of Ro’an?

It was originally inspired by our nieces and nephews, and as we wrote it, we realized it was about ourselves.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Darkender & Lightgiver: The Fate of Ro’an, what would they be?

Wyatt – “Indiana Jones theme”

Paige – “Stayin’ Alive”

Marrow – Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Mozart.

What’s your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

All of them! fantasy, thrillers, romance, historical fiction!

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Pathfinder by Orson Scott Card; Comeback by Claire and Mia Fontaine; The Fifth Season, N.K. Jemisin; Walk the Wire by David Baldacci

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

We all loved writing the Debt chapter set within the Whisper Woods because of the visual description and unexpected change.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

We each have our lucky coffee mugs (even at the coffee show) and note pads that never get used due to voice text!

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

Always find the exception to the rule.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

Family matters and Ickickikitah!

Wilson Bendrick Hayes is the author of the new book Darkender & Lightgiver: The Fate of Ro’an

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