Hi there! My name is
Nick Peterson
Liverpool, United_kingdom
Synopsis
A daring and talented thief gets more than he bargained for when he steals a strongbox being delivered to King Carrinthas. Chased across the realm by the king’s relentless military captain, Aethorn becomes embroiled in a strange conspiracy and finds himself desperately seeking answers. What is inside the strongbox? What is the light of Kamadhi? What really lies within the depths of the Cursed Forest?
Meanwhile, Lady Melayna is held captive in the king’s court and soon discovers that not all is as it seems. For some reason, King Carrinthas is jittery and always looking over his shoulder, muttering: “They are watching – always watching”.
Read sample chapterAbout Me
Nick is a writer, poet and trainee counsellor. He has been writing since he was in primary school and is currently working on his fourth novel, which is the first instalment of a fantasy trilogy. He believes that creative expression – whether it be through movement, storytelling, artwork or sound – can be profoundly therapeutic and nourishing.
Q&A with Vincent
What are the ingredients for a blockbuster story to you?Readability, intriguing characters, good pacing and a compelling narrative.
What are your top stories that entertain and/or inspire you?Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Mortal Engines and Game of Thrones are my favourite stories. In each of these franchides, the characters and the expansive worlds in which they live are such a joy to immerse in.
Do you have any advice to aspiring writers?Don't give up. Persistence and passion are key to writing a book. You may get distracted by life, but keep pushing forward, one footstep after the other, until you reach the finish line. There will be times when you doubt yourself or get writer's block, but that happens to the best of us! Follow your heart and write the story that you want to tell, allowing your own unique voice to flourish.
Do you recall how your interest in writing originated?My interest in writing began when I was in primary school. My teachers encouraged me when I wrote stories and nurtured my creativity, which I am thankful for because most school systems do not honour creativity (secondary school certainly didn't)!