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Jeremy
Twigg interview, author of Destiny of
the Sword.
Where were you born and raised?
Eckhart Mines, Maryland
What was it that first got you into writing and when did you start
writing?
I would have to say watching
movies and wanting to write one some day. The first movie that had an influence
on me was Star Wars. This was
the beginning of what made me want to write and tell an amazing story. Star Wars had it all—amazing
characters, great plot, well-timed humour, and even a bit of romance. It’s a
classic good versus evil tale. Add in
the fantastic special effects and what more could you as for? Hmmm, I guess just more of it!
Which writers have influenced you the most?
Timothy Zahn. Hey, I was (and still am) a big Star Wars
fan; and Timothy Zahn expanded that universe magnificently with his Heir to
the Empire trilogy.
What kind of things do you write?
I enjoy writing sci-fi/fantasy
material. It’s always nice to be able
to tell a story that goes beyond the realm of what’s possible—but still
believable. I think it makes for a nice
escape from the reality entertainment that seems to be on every television
channel these days.
What are you working on now?
Well, I just finished up my
screenplay adaptation of Destiny of the Sword. And I’m going to take
about a week off to re-energize the batteries.
I’ve also been working on the second instalment of Destiny of the
Sword and that will receive my full attention once I dive back in. Destiny was always meant to be a three-book
story and I believe the best is yet to come.
What is your writing day like?
Usually, it takes me a little
while to get started. I wake up about
7am, shower, and grab a bite to eat; and then check my emails, websites, and
catch up on the sports and news. If I need any supplies or have to make a trip
to the store, I will do it before I start writing as well. After I take care of all that, I begin
writing around noon and usually keep at it until 5pm or so. If I get stuck somewhere or can’t keep the
creative flow going, I’ll break and come back later. Somewhere between 5pm and 8pm I eat supper, and maybe catch a
little television or the like. Then I
return and add in some more writing, and again check my email before going to
sleep around midnight. The great thing
about writing is that you can do it anywhere, at anytime. I switch up the
routine every now and again, but lately, this is what I’ve been doing.
What’s the most exciting thing about writing for you?
The creation of a story! I get excited when I see a clear
visualization of what I’m writing and how it would look if it was happening at
that exact moment. I also love to hear
the reactions of others after they read my work.
What’s the most frustrating thing about writing for you?
My mind usually works much
faster than my clumsy fingers can type!!
I get irritated when I think of the perfect way to say something or
describe something, and then I lose it because I can’t type fast enough. It’s like the words are trying to be elusive
and dodge being caught on paper. I
guess they don’t like the spotlight.
What’s the best piece of feedback that you’ve had from your audience?
One person told me that they thought Destiny of the Sword would translate into a great movie. I think that would be the ultimate achievement for a writer—to see their work is relatable enough and have the mass appeal to be made into a feature film.
Do you write for a particular audience, or is your first priority to
satisfy your own creativity?
I think it starts with my own personal satisfaction. Most of the stories that I’ve come across have either left me feeling like it could have been so much better, or it was just missing that wow factor. I wanted to create a story that satisfied my desire for the ultimate story. If I achieve that, I hope there will be many others that feel the same as I do. Only when the third and final instalment of Destiny is revealed will the answer be truly known. I’ll keep my fingers crossed.
Do you have a homepage? Do you have any short stories or poems
published online? (If so, please provide the URLs):
I have no short stories or
poems online.
The official website of Destiny
of the Sword is www.destinyofthesword.com
I also have a myspace page at www.myspace.com/jeremytwigg
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