Peter A. Flannery
For me there are several best bits:
I really enjoy coming up with the initial story and plot.
I feel a huge sense of relief and satisfaction if I can get a scene to work the way I want it to.
It's great to be able to make some money from my writing.
But more than anything else, it's hearing a complete stranger say how much they enjoyed my books. To know that someone really appreciates the hard work and emotional investment often moves me to tears. It's a sign of how much it means to me and also a sign of how insecure we writers are. We have enough ego to think we have something worthwhile to say. But that ego is fragile and, certainly for me, it needs the validation of my readers.
I don't write books for myself. I write books to share what I have inside my heart and my head. My main ambition is simply that people enjoy my books.
I really enjoy coming up with the initial story and plot.
I feel a huge sense of relief and satisfaction if I can get a scene to work the way I want it to.
It's great to be able to make some money from my writing.
But more than anything else, it's hearing a complete stranger say how much they enjoyed my books. To know that someone really appreciates the hard work and emotional investment often moves me to tears. It's a sign of how much it means to me and also a sign of how insecure we writers are. We have enough ego to think we have something worthwhile to say. But that ego is fragile and, certainly for me, it needs the validation of my readers.
I don't write books for myself. I write books to share what I have inside my heart and my head. My main ambition is simply that people enjoy my books.
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Matthew Sampson
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Peter A. Flannery:
Greetings Mr. Flannery, I'm not finished with Battle Mage yet, but I must say it is already one of my all time favorite books. I'm listening to your audio book version and I happen to think the narrator does a fantastic job as well. Sometimes that can really ruin a book. Anyway, is there any chance of a hardcover version of your book? I would so buy that in a heart beat and show it off on my shelf!!
Scott
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Peter A. Flannery:
Peter please! write a second one this is by far and away the best fantasy novel I have ready in 25 years since i grew up with the David Eddings series and its been a long time since I didn't have to read a book that the words just took on a life of their own and brought the images to my mind I so want to see this adventure continue as I fell in love with the characters! I have heard many asking for it, will you?
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