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Where did you write the most
(at home? Starbucks, etc.?)
Definitely at
home. Actually, only at home. I don’t drink coffee, and I just bought a laptop
two months ago. I’m not very cool, now that I think of it.
What's your favorite food and
beverage?
My
favourite food is the goulash that my Oma used to make. It’s like a steak and
gravy sauce on pasta. Very healthy. And my favorite beverage is probably beer.
Some mornings it’s my least favorite.
Did you have a schedule while
writing The Vindico, and if you did, what was it?
I did. I
wrote at the same times every day—I treated it like a real job. It’s just the
best job ever.
Will The Vindico be
the first book of a series, or a standalone?
It will be the first of a six book
series, if all goes well. The sequel, The Feros, is already written and will be
published in June of 2013. I’m hoping readers are going to want to grow with my
characters, because I certainly do. There are a lot of darker and more mature
themes I want to explore with them, much like the Harry Potter series. You’ll
see the first signs of that in The Feros.
What would be the most
surprising thing you didn't know would happen by becoming an author?
People think I have important things
to say now. Unfortunately, that’s rarely true.
What would you say to your
younger self as you were beginning to write The Vindico?
I’d say “Take a little break and
write 50 Shades of Grey.”
The Vindico's cover is really amaze-pants. What did you think the first time you
saw it?
I was pretty blown away. I didn’t
expect it to be so eye-catching. I was slightly afraid that it was a little
masculine and female readers might not like it, but as usual that just proved I
know nothing about females.
Describe your book in five
words or less!
Teens get superpowers; chaos ensues.
Where did you get the idea for
your novel?
I have no idea, actually. I once
wrote a chapter describing two villains (Sliver and The Torturer), having a
merry chat about torturing a superhero in acid at a ballroom party. Somehow
from that this entire premise came about. I don’t get it either. But I’m
certainly glad it did.
Who is your favorite superhero,
and why?
Wolverine. I just like that he’s a
superhero but also kind of a jerk.
If somebody told you to your
face ' I hated your book', how would you react?
I’d probably thank them for reading
it. I’m 6’7, so if it was a younger reader, it would probably be a very amusing
situation. That said, if you watch my promo video you’ll see that small
children can still bully me quite easily.
Anything we readers should
expect from your future books?
In terms of The Vindico series,
expect darker themes as the series progresses, but also the same humor and
relationship-building to dominate the story. These five teens have a lot of
growing to do, and I’m excited to see where this adventure might take them. And
as for the other projects I have on the go, expect them to be nothing like The
Vindico series.
And, finally, thanks for
answering those questions. A last word (or more)?
Thank you
for having me! Please check out www.thevindico.com for more information on the book, myself, and
for the new “Ask a Villain” section where you can ask James, Hayden, Emily,
Lana, or Sam for advice. If you ask Hayden, be prepared for terrible advice.
And, here's a funny video about Wesley King introducing THE VINDICO! Prepare to laugh!
And, here's a funny video about Wesley King introducing THE VINDICO! Prepare to laugh!
