About the Book
Narcoleptic video game tester Dexter Park lived a mundane existence before catching the woman from a previous night’s dream raiding his kitchen cabinets. Little does he know, Tickle is no ordinary intruder. She hails from an alternate universe where the rules of reality are as fluid as water. And she has come into his life not by chance, but by design.
Just hours after meeting, the duo find themselves locked in battle with a giant reptile, living on a spaceship, and joining a fledgling team of heroes pledged to take down a supernatural threat from their ancient past.
The road ahead is fraught with danger and uncertainty, but the new group of unlikely friends know that standing together will give them a fighting chance in an unwinnable war against the demonic Venomous Wretch.
About the Author
Aspry Jones is an Emmy nominated, live broadcast television veteran. He is currently working on a memoir and the sequel to Protectors of the Light. Crown. He lives in North Carolina and loves chess, dogs, nature, meditation, YouTube, all kinds of music, and is deeply entrenched in esoteric spiritual practices.
Qn 1: Can you tell us more about your book What is it about?
It’s a modern-day and medieval mix involving an ancient terror traveling through time in search of a sacred treasure. As with most any fantasy story, an unlikely group of heroes band together to defeat the big baddie. What sets my story apart from others is a multiversal twist. I think any fan of the Many Worlds Theory would easily vibe with “Protectors Of The Light Crown.”
Qn 2: Who do you think would be interested in this book, is it directed at any particular market?
We’re calling it sci-fi/fantasy. Sci-fi for the science stuff involved and fantasy for basically everything else. Before, I mentioned how similar my book is with others in the genre. Well, aside from the alternate reality element, another feature makes my book special. My ensemble cast is very diverse, which you don’t see in fantasy, and never did. Inclusion is important to me. As an agent of change, hopefully I can leave some kind of mark saying everyone is welcome in the world of fantasy. Fingers crossed on that!
Qn 3: Out of all the books in the world, and all the authors, which are your favourite and why?
Alexander Dumas left a permanent impression on me in my 20’s. His storytelling, his characters, his direct style taught me important things about writing. Dare I call his work perfection? To me, he came very close.
Qn 4: What guidance would you offer to someone new, or trying to enhance their writing?
Let your mind sail! For some, writing is a talent. They are born with it. For others, it’s a skill. Something to be practiced and cultivated. The lucky few are able to sharpen their talents, being both innately gifted as well as skilled. Find out which one you are and run with it. Don’t hold back. Brainstorm ideas and get them on paper. Something magical will happen. We are put on this Earth to create. Not everyone should write. Perhaps one’s creativity manifests in other ways. But there’s only one method of finding out. Get to work today and give it all you’ve got.
Qn 5: Where can our readers find out more about you, do you have a website, or a way to be contacted?
I am @AspryWrites on social media and my website is aspryjones.com. Luckily, a simple Google search for my name will tell you everything.
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