Ask the Author: Peter Vik
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Peter Vik
They strapped the former engine master to the chair and flipped the switch, but the voltage had no effect on him. He was a poor conductor.
Peter Vik
Narnia, hopefully for a long chat with Aslan. I'd settle for Mr. Beaver though.
Peter Vik
The Scarlett Letter, John Carter series, Freedom, The Illiad.
Peter Vik
What would happen if Professor Vik was attacked by a group of masked men?
Peter Vik
What a great question! You asked for one, but I am going to make bold and give three because they are neck and neck.
1. Curdie and Princess Irene, from George MacDonald's "Princess and the Goblin," and "Princess and Curdie." My own girl Hope is partly inspired by Irene, and also by her magical grandmother. Curdie and Irene have a sweet, pure and simple love that carries them through many trials.
2. Amy Dorrit and Arthur Clennam from Charles Dickens' "Little Dorrit." Their relationship is part of the inspiration for the romantic elements in Hope. Amy and Arthur are genuinely good people who live lives of integrity when the world around them has none. I was so happy they were able to find peace and happiness together in the end.
3. Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark from Suzanne Collins' "Hunger Games" trilogy. I had written Hope before I read this, so there was no inspiration for my writing here, but I really love them as a couple. Katniss is dark and complex. She is no shining moral figure, but I like her. She's tough and tenacious. Peeta is one of my favorite literary characters. Which is funny because I mostly only read books that have been around at least 50 years. Peeta's love for Katniss in these novels is a model for how every man should treat the woman he loves.
1. Curdie and Princess Irene, from George MacDonald's "Princess and the Goblin," and "Princess and Curdie." My own girl Hope is partly inspired by Irene, and also by her magical grandmother. Curdie and Irene have a sweet, pure and simple love that carries them through many trials.
2. Amy Dorrit and Arthur Clennam from Charles Dickens' "Little Dorrit." Their relationship is part of the inspiration for the romantic elements in Hope. Amy and Arthur are genuinely good people who live lives of integrity when the world around them has none. I was so happy they were able to find peace and happiness together in the end.
3. Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark from Suzanne Collins' "Hunger Games" trilogy. I had written Hope before I read this, so there was no inspiration for my writing here, but I really love them as a couple. Katniss is dark and complex. She is no shining moral figure, but I like her. She's tough and tenacious. Peeta is one of my favorite literary characters. Which is funny because I mostly only read books that have been around at least 50 years. Peeta's love for Katniss in these novels is a model for how every man should treat the woman he loves.
Peter Vik
The first draft is done and we are continuing editing. I hope we can get it ready quickly. I don't have an exact date yet, but it is definitely on the way.
Peter Vik
I think I understand your question. I do find overlap. What I mean is that I constantly find myself thinking about my story and my characters. I find a lot of inspiration from real life. I think this is an important thing about writing fantasy fiction. Though you are creating your own world, inspirations from everyday life give it a feel of authenticity. My characters are not based on real people per se, but on different aspects of real people I know or have known. Many of these interactions have come through my work. Thanks so much for the question.
Peter Vik
Write. The only way to get a project done is to do it. Read.
Peter Vik
I just wait for the muse to take me.
Peter Vik
I just take a few days to think and come back when I am ready. I don't rush myself.
Peter Vik
While daydreaming on the city bus.
Peter Vik
The sequel to Hope - it is called Light and Darkness.
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