Featured Interview With Justin L Dew
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I was born in Michigan, and I was raised between there and Missouri. I’m living in Michigan right now, and I’m a freelance graphic designer. I have two cats, Loki and Simba.
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I’ve been addicted to reading since I’ve known how to read. I’ve been writing my entire life, but The Voice in His Head is the first book I think is sufficiently well written to publish.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Oh, gosh. This is a *loaded question* My first forays into Fantasy were The Lord of The Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia, but I’m a huge fan of the Magicians by Lev Grossman. He writes about how magic *is* pain, and I can see that. I’m also influenced by urban fantasy writers like Jim Butcher, Kim Harrison, and Carrie Vaughn. But I’ve read hundreds, if not thousands of novels, and each one has influenced me a certain way.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
The Voice in His Head is an urban historical fantasy set during World War II with just a touch of Lovecraftian horror. It follows Stephen, a boy with a voice in his head, as he is adopted by the mysterious Bethany Andrews. Stephen utters a prophecy after he is adopted, and this book is him gathering allies and friends to help him when it comes to fruition.
The Voice in His Head took me about two years to write. A substantial part of this was outlining and world building.
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