Featured Interview With Pieter Wesley Whittington
Tell us a little about yourself. Where were you raised? Where do you live now?
I grew up in a small desert city called Moreno Valley. After traveling the world during my time in the Army, I decided to come back to be close to my mother. Now, I’m settled in with my wife, three daughters and two fish—they’re pretty low-maintenance, but they definitely keep me company!
At what age did you realize your fascination with books? When did you start writing?
I realized my fascination with books when I was 9. It all started after reading the Bible’s Revelations, which hooked me in, and then diving into Stephen King’s books just sealed the deal. That’s when the love for storytelling really took off, and eventually, I started writing my own.
Who are your favorite authors to read? What is your favorite genre to read. Who Inspires you in your writings?
Some of my favorite authors to read are Stephen King, hands down, and of course, the Bible is always in the mix. My favorite genre is horror with a good dose of suspense and action. As for inspiration, it’s a mix of Stephen King’s mastery of suspense and the powerful, timeless stories from the Bible. That combination keeps my writing rooted in both the deeply human and the otherworldly.
Tell us a little about your latest book?
My latest book is called *Light: The Gates of Hades and the Fall of Darkness*. It’s a story that’s been with me for a long time—25 years, to be exact. It was inspired by my childhood reading of the Bible’s Revelations, which terrified me but also sparked a deep curiosity. Later on, I had this fever-induced vision of an earth floating above a castle, and that image just stuck with me. After years of gathering ideas and shaping the story, I finally finished the final draft. It’s a mix of action, horror, and spiritual themes—a real labor of love.