The Kingdom Under SiegeBy Steven Szmyt
Genre: Sci Fi/Fantasy
About the Book
The pieces have fallen after the battle at Elm Hills and the Kingdom’s two biggest foes, the Prominent Order and the Wanderers, have regrouped to plan their retaliation. With help from unlikely sources, the Kingdom’s hierarchy is threatened as it also uncovers one of the boldest coups it has ever faced.
Meanwhile, a key young potential has fled from the Kingdom which has created a ripple effect of dangerous events that the Wolf King must navigate through. As Anne learns more about werewolf lore an unusual ally is revealed. She must also overcome the greatest deception she has ever encountered, a deception that will have every Kingdom member questioning its own.
This powerful lycan syndicate must unleash all of its might to survive or the future of the Kingdom will finally lie in the hands of its enemies. Even if the Wolf King and his soldiers can endure, these historic events could change the future of the Kingdom as they know it.
Author Steven Szmyt blends the modern era and familiar locations with ancient legends and warm characters to make you wonder, “What if werewolves existed?” Follow the continuing tale of the Wolf King as he defends his Kingdom against rival wolf packs while keeping his ancient society hidden from human civilization.About the Author
A native New Englander, author Steven Szmyt lives in Portsmouth New Hampshire with his wife and two daughters.
Inspired by the writings of Stephen King, J.R.R Tolkien and Clive Cussler, he attended Notre Dame College then transferred to the Maine College of Art where he honed his artistic creativeness.
After a few other ventures, Szmyt focused on writing. Starting many stories but never completing, he became frustrated. One cold winter evening, he experienced a brief but vivid dream. He got out of bed, fired up his computer and started typing. His wife woke up a few hours later to find him working feverishly over a growing manuscript. During the next several weeks, he wrote tirelessly before and after work.
“The story just wrote itself, I was compulsive, I wanted to know where it was going to lead me,” he says. The work he was doing would become his first novel, “The Kingdom.”
Steven is an avid cyclist and is frequently found on the roads surrounding Portsmouth. He plays piano and drums, and is learning guitar along with his youngest daughter. His passion is rescuing Doberman Pinschers.
Book Two: The Kingdom Under Siege, promises to give readers an intriguing re-entry, a dramatic delve into darker areas of the story, and breathtaking ending to Book One: The Kingdom.
Links
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q6SVN1P?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860
FB: https://www.facebook.com/steven.szmyt.1
Twitter: https://twitter.com/molyoy
Website: http://www.stevenszmyt.com/about.html
B & N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-kingdom-steven-szmyt/1126122012
Interview with Author!
How did you come up with the story of The Kingdom and its sequel The Kingdom Under Siege?
I came up with the idea for the Kingdom from a dream that I had. I was so moved by the dream that I started writing the next day and never looked back. The follow up to the Kingdom was a different process of evaluating each character and where I wanted to go with their story. Once I had the basic storyline I worked on how the plot could be twisted to really make the story intriguing.
What do you find most challenging about the writing process, and how do you deal with it?
For me, coming up with the basic storyline can be a struggle. To overcome this hurdle, I envision the story as if I were watching a movie and imagine how it would look visually. This usually helps me through tough areas of the story.
When and where do you do your writing?
I try to be outside as much as possible when I write. My favorite places to write are at the beach or parks. During the winter of bad weather days I will most often be at the library.
What are you most proud of as a writer?
I truly enjoy talking to readers who have made a connection with the story and want to express how they felt after reading.
If you could have dinner with any writer, living or dead, who would it be and what would you
talk about?
I think the most fascinating author to have dinner with would be George Orwell. He lived during incredible times in our history and his experiences helped him create some of the most talked-about stories in history. I would love to hear his thoughts on how and why he decided to write them.
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