IWU Interview with R.G. Porter

Had a chance to sit down and talk with R.G. Porter about a few of her books.

In looking over your books, the latest one seems to be a different take on the Horror and Paranormal, what inspired it?

Destiny’s Light started out as a collaboration between myself and a few other authors. I have always enjoyed the Greek Gods and the muses were no different. This gave me a chance to delve into the darker world of Hades and the underworld. J

You've taken on Vampires, Werewolves and the Greek Gods, what other mythologies do you hope to incorporate into your stories?

Well I have a book coming up that mixes up some more of beliefs that are out there when it comes to death. I’ve also got another novel releasing the end of December that will look at earth differently. Instead of just the realm we know, it also covers a realm that lives parallel to ours. I’m hoping, one day, to incorporate more of the Norse and Celtic mythology down the line.

Did you always dream of being a writer, or was there a point in your life where it went from being something you enjoyed, to something you wanted to do more for a living?

I’ve always loved writing and telling stories. It was only up until a few years ago that I decided to really try and get published. It was quite a bit of hard work, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I think my muses would throttle me if I did.

Your site lists 4 projects and 2 books to be released early next year, are there more stories not listed, that are more idea than anything else?

As it stands I have 2 books that are releasing this month. WHEN DARKNESS FALLS is coming out Dec 15^th and is my first stab (pardon the pun) at horror. I truly enjoyed writing this novel. It is amazing how therapeutic it can be killing off characters. I also have the 1^st novel in my Guardians of Natures series coming out the end of the month. Then once the first of the year rolls around I will be releasing the rest of my Darkness Unleashes series (books 3 and 4) as well as Innok’s Curse and Scottish Whispers. As for new writings, I am hoping to write the followup books to Scottish Whispers and Innok’s Curse and have them out next year as well as another horror novel or two.

If you could pick one author or book that's inspired you more then anything else, what would it be?

Trudi Canavan’s writings have been a fantastic source to me for both world building and character interaction. She is amazing at weaving a tale and making the reader feel involved.

While the genre's your write are fairly specific, is there another you'd love to look into writing, that breaks away from the others?

I think I will always do something within the supernatural/paranormal area, but I have a few ideas I want to try out down the line. I have a group of books I want to write that are more mystery based as well as one that is kind of a spoof/fantasy storyline.

Your first book was released in both a physical form and eBook, but your more recent ones are only eBook. Do you hope release the others in a physical form as well, or want to continue with the eBook format?

Originally I was with small epubs which did both ebook and print. Since embarking on this as an indie author, I felt ebooks were the best way to start. Then, down the line, I can look at trying to put some of them in print, depending on demand.

You can find more of Ms. Porter here:
Blog
Author Page
FB Page
Amazon Page

Why I Write, Pt. 2

I had to run an errand this morning, which is code for pulling on enough clothes to get by and stumbling out.  While I normally avoid the radio, when I need to be awake I'll put it on a local morning show.  While listening, a commercial came on that made me grin like an idiot.


Radio Commercial: Ever wish you wore a cape and could jump buildings in a single bound?
Me: Yes
RC: Ever wish you were a pirate, sailing the seven seas?
Me: YES
RC: Ever wish you were at magic school, honing you powers?
Me: Yes!!  ~to my self~ Whaaaat? I have an active imagination!!


How many out there, would have responded in the same way?  I mean, really?  We're writers for a reason.  Our imaginations are open and active, and we have pictured ourselves doing things beyond our control.


Did you ever read a book and lose yourself in it?  Or perhaps your more like myself... I used to picture myself in the story that happens after the book ends.  No wonder FanFiction was my first try in writing.

5 Random Questions... +1

Lori M. Lee offered to ask some questions of those who replied to her blog. ^^ Here's mine.
1. Was there ever a time when you were frightened for your life? 
3 times. One is slightly personal, and it wasn't so much death.. As just the future I was scared of. The other two times, were car accidents. One, was when my breaks went out in Down Town and I ran into a building. For a few seconds, I was... Not so much frightened, as prepared to die. The other time I was smashed into by a car. We were both somewhat to blame, but it scared me as he nearly smashed into.. Well, me.
2. Name one thing that not many people know about you? 
I have... Odd, but semi genuine worries about my sanity. Mostly, I'm scared that everything in my head, my imagination and creativeness, will someday overwhelm me and I'll lose the ability to release it.
3. Mortal combat between Prince Eric (the little mermaid) and Prince Philip (sleeping beauty). Who would win? 
Prince Philip, hands down. For a few reasons. One... Sleeping Beauty beats out Little Mermaid, any day. 2, he's cuter. 3, I think his battle was more epic. 4..... Cause I say so.
4. Which apocalypse would you rather face: a natural one (the forces of nature rip apart the world), a nuclear one (world war 3), or a zombie one? 
I'd rather face Nature. Offers the most chance of survival I think.
5. Can you fake accents?
Nope. I can enjoy them... And I can pickup pieces of how others sound, but it always sounds like... Me.


I stole the next one. I just... If you know me, you'll understand.
3. Spiderman and Batman get drunk together and wind up in bed. Who made the first move? 
I think it would have been a whole bunch of.. Small, subtle moves on each side.  Then, as the drinking ensued... I see Superman leaning in for that first kiss, but Batman taking the lead in moving it into more.

Hope you enjoyed these as much as I did.  ^^  I think... I'm going to ask the same of any viewers out there.  
Reply with a comment, including the word Randomocity, and I'll ask you 5 questions to post in your own blog.  Don't forget to post your journals to my comments, so I can check them out.

Kristy