Ask the Author: M.J. Stoddard
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M.J. Stoddard
Writer's block is difficult, even stressful to the point of getting a headache. The only thing I can do is not think about what I am working on. I am a martial artist, so there are times I spend practicing or just do some reading, listening to music also helps.
M.J. Stoddard
The best thing about being a writer is when I am writing off the seat of my pants. I don't use notes unless I have to, I don't use notecards, I know my characters as much as I know myself.
M.J. Stoddard
Do not give up, do not settle. Become the artist you are meant to be.
M.J. Stoddard
I am working currently on "Legends of the Kah'Rai: Prophecy", a series of novellas based on the protagonist Blain Ross of The Twilight Legacies: The Sixth Eye.
M.J. Stoddard
I usually get inspired to write at off-the-wall moments--sometimes at work, watching certain TV shows such as Legends of Korra, Stargate, etc. When I am in my writing zone, I could hash out a couple chapters in a day or two.
M.J. Stoddard
I was inspired after conducting some research into the paranormal, primary UFO sightings and the Ancient Alien theory. I had written some novellas from my HS years but I never felt they were finished. So I decided to rewrite them entirely, during this time I also did some Biblical research on Genesis and Ezekiel in order gain an understanding beyond mainstream rhetoric. I incorporated my illustrations and designs to expand the universe in which to cultivate my characters.
Also having read Tolkien's, Lewis's and even Peretti's work and also DnD, I wanted to incorporate aspects of fantasy, sci-fi and supernatural. This gave my characters within this universe far greater dimension and the worlds they came from. Playing video games helped me to describe the dogfights and governments that inhabited The Twilight Legacies Universe.
Also having read Tolkien's, Lewis's and even Peretti's work and also DnD, I wanted to incorporate aspects of fantasy, sci-fi and supernatural. This gave my characters within this universe far greater dimension and the worlds they came from. Playing video games helped me to describe the dogfights and governments that inhabited The Twilight Legacies Universe.
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