Ask the Author: Nicholas Woode-Smith
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Nicholas Woode-Smith
My life, unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately), isn't that mysterious. Mostly cases of disappearing socks and dishes mysteriously washing themselves with no one owning up to who did it.
But there is a mystery among my family that could be a good plot for a book.
Both my late grandfather and great uncle, independent of each other, witnessed the same strange man in the guest room of the family farm. It was only years later that they both told each other the story and independently described the man the same way.
I'm not a big believer in the supernatural, but this is a ghost mystery that could make a great story.
But there is a mystery among my family that could be a good plot for a book.
Both my late grandfather and great uncle, independent of each other, witnessed the same strange man in the guest room of the family farm. It was only years later that they both told each other the story and independently described the man the same way.
I'm not a big believer in the supernatural, but this is a ghost mystery that could make a great story.
Nicholas Woode-Smith
Apologies for the late reply. Goodreads doesn't notify me of these questions and they're hidden on quite a weird part of the site.
The existence of the Abrahamic God is neither confirmed nor denied in the series. While the Seraphim do not have evidence of a God, some worship one and some don't. Like humans.
But there may be a God, just with adjustments to make up for the existence of the In Between and the Realms.
It is a part of the universe I'm leaving up to reader interpretation.
The existence of the Abrahamic God is neither confirmed nor denied in the series. While the Seraphim do not have evidence of a God, some worship one and some don't. Like humans.
But there may be a God, just with adjustments to make up for the existence of the In Between and the Realms.
It is a part of the universe I'm leaving up to reader interpretation.
Nicholas Woode-Smith
What is this thing?
Nicholas Woode-Smith
Probably my Warpmancer or Cataclysm universes. Reason being that I created the universes, so I know everything and can act as a reliable prophet-emperor.
Nicholas Woode-Smith
Humans discover everything. Everything!
Nicholas Woode-Smith
The advised reading order is:
1) Shadow
2) Trooper
3) Captain
4) Rise
5) Defiant
6) Godkiller
7) Outcast of Empire
8) Daughter of mars
9) Conquest
The short stories can be read at any time. Chronologically, Gangs of Galis is set right before book 1 and Shipborn right before book 4.
Hive Mind is set decades before, but can be read at any time. Same goes for Endbreach.
1) Shadow
2) Trooper
3) Captain
4) Rise
5) Defiant
6) Godkiller
7) Outcast of Empire
8) Daughter of mars
9) Conquest
The short stories can be read at any time. Chronologically, Gangs of Galis is set right before book 1 and Shipborn right before book 4.
Hive Mind is set decades before, but can be read at any time. Same goes for Endbreach.
Nicholas Woode-Smith
Besides reading through drafts of my own books, and the multitude of books required for my courses, I plan to read through "Why Nations Fail".
Nicholas Woode-Smith
Geralt of Rivia and Yennefer of Vengerberg.
Nicholas Woode-Smith
A combination of real life observations, reading non-fiction and every science fiction and fantasy I've ever read.
Nicholas Woode-Smith
Reading, watching and playing other people's works.
Nicholas Woode-Smith
The prequel and sequel to my debut science fiction novel.
Nicholas Woode-Smith
In the great words of Shia LaBeouf, just do it.
Nicholas Woode-Smith
Freedom of the canvas.
Nicholas Woode-Smith
I guilt myself into writing and through sheer will I persevere.
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