Shaun Kellett

Shaun Kellett asked Nicholas Eames:

I've just finished Kings of the Wyld, thought it was a really great read! I know you've mentioned before that your inspiration was treating Heroes/Adventurers like Rock Stars, and that really shows. When I was reading it though, mainly because of my own background, I was getting a really heavy (and awesome) 'D&D' vibe... I was wondering if you're a Tabletop player/DM yourself? And, if so, was it an inspiration at all?

Nicholas Eames Hey Shaun! You're right--I've played a ton of D&D, and yeah, I'd say it played a pretty huge influence on the book. I certainly used a lot of classic monsters in there, and threw in a few form games I've DM'd that were old favourites, like the ettercap they run across in the Heartwyld.

Thanks for the question! And for reading my book in the first place!

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Matteo Mazzoli

Matteo Mazzoli asked Nicholas Eames:

Hello Nicholas! Just finished "Kings of the Wyld" and.. wow, it's awesome! Just a question: as I'm a huge gdr player (born and raised with damned D&d lol), I found in your story a tribute to adventurers of any kind, and I have this thought you were a player too xD is it right, or just something I imagined? Btw, great, great job, you rock man and can't wait to read Bloody Rose (waiting for Italian ed.) ty!

Ivan Otto

Ivan Otto asked Nicholas Eames:

My dad doesn't like to read much, I gifted him Kings of the Wyld and he loved it, thank you! My question is, if you could go to a concert of any band at any point in time, which would you choose?

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A Goodreads user asked Nicholas Eames:

Hey Nick! I finished KOTW the other day and it's probably my favorite book I've read all year. As a musician I loved the underlying musical theme. Could your put together Spotify playlist to listen to while reading this book? Personally, I listened to doom metal and stoner rock throughout the read and it fit pretty well. But I'd love to know some of the songs that come to your mind while writing these characters!

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