Mythborn
Hi Readers,
I've been fascinated by religion. Why do people have faith, and what does faith mean? Now, place faith in a world where belief begets gods (and demons) and you get the idea of Mythborn. Yet, I balance this with a comprehensive science background, and feel everything (magic or science) should follow consistent rules. Imagine a world where no individual is powerful enough to create 'gods', but what about an entire society, and what rules will those beings follow? Will they appreciate the ephemeral existence they are given? How did the Greek gods feel when Rome supplanted their beliefs (if they had been real). Did Zeus go quietly into the night when Jupiter arrived? Mythborn follows the arch of these gods, but through the lens of a kid who doesn't realize he's about to become the anti-hero of a world. I wanted to write about that arch, that of the 'villain' in a world made up of shades of gray.
What do you think?
You can learn more at: www.amazon.com/author/vjl
V
I've been fascinated by religion. Why do people have faith, and what does faith mean? Now, place faith in a world where belief begets gods (and demons) and you get the idea of Mythborn. Yet, I balance this with a comprehensive science background, and feel everything (magic or science) should follow consistent rules. Imagine a world where no individual is powerful enough to create 'gods', but what about an entire society, and what rules will those beings follow? Will they appreciate the ephemeral existence they are given? How did the Greek gods feel when Rome supplanted their beliefs (if they had been real). Did Zeus go quietly into the night when Jupiter arrived? Mythborn follows the arch of these gods, but through the lens of a kid who doesn't realize he's about to become the anti-hero of a world. I wanted to write about that arch, that of the 'villain' in a world made up of shades of gray.
What do you think?
You can learn more at: www.amazon.com/author/vjl
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Thank you! I know it's crazy but getting positive feedback is truly appreciated. Wait till you read book 2! I don't want to downplay the effort that went into book 1, but the second book really hits a quality note a few notches higher. I'm 76,000 words written so far so stay tuned, and consider posting a review on Amazon. I'd sincerely appreciate it. Thank you again,
V. Lakshman
I will be happy to post a review on Amazon for you. Awaiting the next book with anticipation!
Saw the review! Thank you!Curious- who was your favorite character? I hope you don't mind me asking. I'm always curious because I wonder if they come off as distinctly different.
Thanks!
Oh, no problem. Kisan was my favorite character. Although Silbane would come in a close second. I liked the Kisan character because she was fierce, yet had a loving heart. She loved Piter a lot and I think that for much of the book that love blinded her to more immediate issues. The same could be said for Silbane as well, as his devotion to Arek had significant consequences for him.
Very intriguing. Thank you!Btw as you've guessed, there's no 'right' answer. Very helpful for me because Piter is a character that's easy to love to hate in book 2. I want to maintain Kisan's humanity in all this, because she's the one who is most 'real' in a way. Everyone else has a single-minded focus.
Most welcome. I hope you expand upon Kisan in the next book - maybe give us some more insight into her background, childhood, loves, training, etc. In any event I look forward to the next book!
Absolutely! I know I'm going to write the scene of Kisan finding the magehunters who killed her family.
Mythborn 2 is now available for Pre-Order on Amazon! Look for it here: http://www.amazon.com/V.-Lakshman/e/B...
Well done and even more so for a first novel.