Featured Interview With Marc Estes
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
My name is Marc Estes. I was born and raised in New Hampshire, where I now reside. I used to manage a pet store, so I have had more than my share of pets. At one point, I had 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 Ferrets (starting to sound like Noah’s Ark) , a fish tank, and an African Grey Parrot with an extensive vocabulary. I have always tried to include my environment, and personal experiences in my writing, even if it is a fictional novel. That is why the central location of Four Pieces For Power is New England and New Hampshire
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I was fortunate enough to be able to read by the time I was in Kindergarten and the rest is history. I can’t remember a time in my life when I haven’t had at least one book going. I was a sponge when I was younger and that has continued through to the present. By the time I was in high school, I began developing story lines in my mind. Four Pieces For Power was actually a high school writing project that took on a life of its own as I went through college and beyond.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
I would be really hard pressed to chose a favorite, but I do like Christopher Rice, Anne Rice, Sydney Sheldon, Dean Koontz, Charles Dickens, William Faulkner, Willa Cather, Christoper Moore, and William Shakespeare. I would have to say mysteries and comedies are my favorite genres. Each and every writer I read is an inspiration. That is the beauty of writers, they all have a unique way of writing and I find that fascinating and very educational. I guess like any career you choose, you learn from the experiences of others in that career. Being a writer gives you and eternal pool to choose from
Tell us a little about your latest book?
Four Pieces For Power is a mystery/ adventure. It is about two very different men, going on a global scavenger hunt to inherit power and wealth over a secret organization known as the Vendicatori. The Vendicatori actually existed centuries ago and was the precursor to the modern Mafia. Many of my reviewers have compared me to Dan Brown. There are many subplots and twists within the story that all come together in the end. The book travels to exotic lands including Italy and Mexico as the main characters clash in their quest for victory. These characters are far from perfect, each with their own flaws and checkered pasts. This is book one in a series, so there are some unanswered questions as you finish the book. Fear not! The answers will come in upcoming books. In fact, book two : Rekindle the Flame will be released in a just a couple months. I couldn’t spill ALL the beans in Book One. As I mentioned earlier, this book was originally a high school project, so it has had plenty of time to percolate and develop into a story line that I am proud of. I urge everyone to read the reviews on Amazon. See what others are saying as I am obviously biased 🙂
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