Please help me welcome Author David R. Bennett to my blog today!
Mr David Bennett has a new book out titled The Crimson Clan released on May 31, 2013, which is the beginning of a new series featuring Destiny Phoenix, a young 16 year old girl who gains powers from here Angelic ancestors. Very quickly she learns how to kick some butt.
Author Bio:
I am an author from Spring, TX. Spring is a suburb of Houston, Texas. I live with my wife and son. I enjoy writing all sorts of things from Science-Fiction to Fantasy to Gothic Romance to the Supernatural/ Paranormal to even Superheroes. The genres my work fit into are highly eclectic.
I love movies like the Resident Evil series, Star Wars series, Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, X-Men, Indiana Jones, Matrix, Batman (Nolan trilogy), Twilight series, Harry Potter, and even some off the wall movies like Johnny Mnemonic and Blade Runner.
I even watch the TV shows under some of the same genres from Elementary to Arrow to the Vampire Diaries to NCIS (both) to Once Upon A Time to Alphas to Doctor Who
My taste in movies, TV, and books are all spread out amongst the genres that I write. I have not had all the time to read what's in my iBooks Library but what I have read I absolutely love. Books ranging from Tarzan, John Carter, Sherlock Holmes to Rowan of the Wood, Soulsearchers, The Moon Trilogy, to the ones I've written.
David R Bennett is an author from Spring, Texas in the United
States of America. He lives with his wife, Brandy, and his son, Ethan.
David R Bennett is a pen name that comes the reordering of
his initials real initials. He, also, thinks the name has a ring to it.
Not only is he an author, he, also, is an illustrator. His
real name is what is credited with the cover art to his novels.
He attended Rocky Mountain College if Art + Design in
Denver, Colorado where he earned a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Advertising
Graphic Design. The graphic design techniques he learned in college he uses to
design his covers.
He, also, reads a lot of sci-fi / fantasy / paranormal
books. Some of his favorite monsters are vampires, mummies, zombies, goblins,
ghouls, werewolves, etc. He has plans to write a long string of novels in the
Destiny Phoenix series and a series about an alien coming to Earth in the Alien
Survivor series. Both of these series are planned as Young Adult novels.
His favorite horror flick is Resident Evil because it is
scary to think that biological warfare could one day result in human extinction
by undead creatures. And his favorite series of films is Star Wars and is
excited about the next film coming out in 2015.
Author Interview
Jodie Pierce: Tell me a little about yourself.
Jodie Pierce: Tell me a little about yourself.
David R Bennett: Well, I am an
author hailing from Spring, Texas just north of Houston. I was raised here and
here I still remain. Also, I am a husband and father of 1. I love the
paranormal works of fiction as well as sci-fi, fantasy, and mysteries. Well,
mysteries are a part of most novels written, in my opinion.
JP: David R Bennett is that pen name or your real name?
DRB: It is pen name that came about from the rearranging of my real initials. I've always liked the name David and the last name Bennett seemed to have an ominous sound to it (probably since watch Heroes).
JP: How long have you been writing?
DRB: Probably my whole life in one fashion or another. I have always woven a tale or even penned poems.
JP: What's the hardest you find when creating your story?
DRB: Probably creating the background for the characters involved, if the first novel in a series. Otherwise, the not knowing what's going to happen to my characters.
JP: I assume that when you start you have some idea of what's going on?
DRB: Rarely, unless I create a bunch of title names and create small blurbs for them. I did do this for the Destiny Phoenix series. So I have a hint of what's going to happen in the series. Exactly how that all comes about is another thing entirely.
JP: Interesting. What method, if any, do you use to curb writer's block?
DRB: I've talked with other authors about this same thing. And, like myself, quite a few feel that having various projects running at the same time helps to prevent writer's block. I have a highly active imagination. Sometimes it's hard to curb, so I always have more than one project going on at the same time.
JP: What's next on your plate?
DRB: Always love to share this part. Always promoting my latest work with those I know. Right now, I am in the beginning of Alien in the Midst (a sci-fi story about an alien crash landing on Earth), preparing to tackle Destiny Phoenix and the Cry of the Wolf, and starting Mind Games about children who gain superpowers after being left for dead in car crash.
JP: Wow. That's a lot on your plate. How long do you think that the Destiny Phoenix series is going to run?
DRB: At least twelve books from what I can figure. Possibly, most likely, more. As for my others, who knows. Life is difficult and so is everything my characters will go through.
JP: Where does your inspiration come from?
DRB: My inspiration comes from multiple sources. I watch movies, TV, and read books. So from all of that. And sometimes just right out of thin air on some things.
JP: What genre does your work fall under?
DRB: Trying for YA paranormal fiction. But, really, I try to make the books where everybody will enjoy it. That was the mission of JK Rowling and I like it.
JP: What genres do you read?
DRB: I probably have something from most genres out there from YA to horror to mystery-crime to action/adventure to fantasy to space operas to paranormal to sci-fi to romance. Mostly I read sci-fi / fantasy.
JP: Who is your favorite author?
DRB: There are several that have inspired me over the years Margaret Weiss and Tracy Hickman (Dragonlance series), Michael Stackpole, Timothy Zahn, Stephanie Meyer, JK Rowling, and even a few contemporaries of mine such as Ann Snizek, Michael Knight, and Stephen C Ormsby.
JP: What advice, tips, do you have for others getting into the business of writing?
DRB: Write what you want to read, not because it's the in thing. And use the social media as you marketing tool and networking with other authors. And, above all, of course, write, write, write until your story ends. That is the main thing before publishing your work.
Why write?!?
Why do I write?
That's a good question indeed. For me, I just feel the need
to tell stories. I thought for a long time that I would want to tell stories
graphically through the medium of comics. Then, I realized that I was too much
if a perfectionist with my art ever to complete that dream.
So I went to writing stories, even with comic books you're
telling a story. But this way, I bring the reader's imagination into play.
Allow them to experience through my words the actions that the characters take.
And depending on what I am writing, the reader may
experience things just as the character does through their own point of view as
well.
The most important part that any author or creator will tell
you, I love to create. I love to weave the tale which my characters will travel
through. I love to see the underdog rise and triumph over the obstacles.
And I don’t write what the in thing is; I write what comes
to my head and what I want to write. This usually allows for a free flowing of ideas
that weaves a wonderful tale and keeps the reader wanting for more.
I don’t write overly long paragraphs. But I try to give my
readers a clear and concise picture of what is going on within the scene as
well as try to give everyone of my characters their own unique voice as I hear
them in my head.
Now, there are various techniques on what a writer actually
does to make it easier for their manuscript to get completed. But the main
thing that everyone will tell you is (like the Nike slogan for years) Just Do
It. Just start typing or putting pen to paper and see where you go.
That is how my novels and stories come about. I never know
what twists and turns that my novels is headed to nor how long it actually will
be until I put that finally word to the manuscript.
To me just writing and seeing what happens is as exciting as
watching a movie for the first time. I want to learn with the characters and
see how they overcome the obstacles that may or may not come at them.
I have no special formula except write, write, write until
the story ends.
The Crimson Clan Exceprt
"I hope it won't take too long to find, Sandra,"
Destiny says.
"That depends on the power of Sandy 's cell, Des." Chris mutters.
"Try calling her."
I do as my hunky boyfriend suggests. I dial Sandra's phone
on my brother's cell.
"Hello?" I hear from the other side of the phone
with some panting in between the words. Quickly, she seems to stop.
"Destiny?"
"Yeah, Sandra," I say. I can hear her gasping for
breath. "Where are you?"
"What the hell is going on?" She screams into the
phone frantically.
"We're on the way to pick you up."
"Can you kinda hurry," Sandra asks me. “I’ve got
these weird pasty freaks on my tail. For what?
I don't know."
"Pasty freaks?" I say aloud. That's when I hear Brandon mutter some curse
word and floor the gas pedal.
"Where are you at?"
"Near the Dillard's entrance by Four Oaks Drive ."
"Okay, Sandra. Stay calm. We'll be there in five. Meet
us at the west entrance of Dillard's."
"All right. Hurry." I hear the panic in Sandra's
voice.
"Stay calm and peruse the store not to give any
suspicions to the workers."
"K. See ya soon."
"Certainly." I say hanging up the phone.
"Destiny, what's going on?" Chris asks me as I can
see the worry in his face. "Are the same ones after Sandy that invaded my home?"
"The exact same creatures. They want us. You, me,
Brandon, and Sandra. They don't know about Little Michelle here. Let's keep it
that way."
"Why?"
"We're the chosen slayers to bring balance back to this
world," Brandon
states. "I was sent to a boarding school for my protection when I was nine
just after the birth of Destiny."
"That sucks, bro." Chris says as we reach the
Mall.
It did not take us long to figure out where Sandra was.
People were rushing out the doors of Dillard's in fear. Obviously, these pasty
creatures were in the store and have yet to find Sandra.
However, we spot Sandra easily. She managed to mix in with
the crowd that rushed out of the store. We screech to a halt. Brandon pops open the back door for Sandra to
jump in.
"Sandy , get in," Brandon says to his
sister.
"Your car?"
"Forget it. We can come back for it."
The dark haired brown-eyed best friend of mine, who stands
at five-foot- four, an inch shorter than me, hurriedly, gets into the Tahoe.
Sandra, quickly, jumps in and shuts the door.
"Chris, Miki, what's going on?" She says trying to
catch her breath.
The white pasty creatures see us peel out around the Mall
ring road as we make our escape after helping Sandra out.
"Hang on!" Brandon
screams as one of the wraiths jumps out in front of our car. We run over it
leaving a partially body badly squished all over the road.
"I've only heard if these guys before," Brandon tells us. "I
don't know how to defeat them."
"Oh, great, we're screwed," Chris mutters.
He, then, gets slapped on the shoulder as their little
sister sits zoned out holding her legs. Michelle is totally out of it. This is
out of her level of comprehension. Or so I thought.
"Don't worry, I know to defeat these wraiths." I
calmly, and confidently, say. Where did that come from?
Character Interview.
We are here with Destiny Phoenix and her constant companion, Chris Carpenter. I sit with them to learn a little more about two of the stars of Destiny Phoenix and the Crimson Clan.
David R Bennett: So what brought you two together?
Destiny Hope Phoenix: Don't you know?!? You told the tale.
Christopher Robert Carpenter: Des, this is for the readers.
DHP: Oh, well, um, I guess, our parents. We have known each other since we were little. Our parents were the best of friends.
DRB: Were you two surprised to learn that your parents had arranged for you to be wed so young?
CRC: I'd have to say, yes. They must have suspected that something was going to happen around the 16th birthday of Des and Sandy.
DHP: Yeah, I certainly will never forget my 16th birthday.
DRB: What do you two have planned for the future?
DHP: We haven't really given that much thought.
CRC: I think that it would be nice to settle down and have a family.
DHP: A family?!? Now?!?
CRC: Why not, Des? I love kids. Even a big kid myself.
DHP: No kidding. (rolls her eyes) I want a family, too, Chris just not right now.
CRC: Okay.
DRB: So what do you think if having a twin sister, Destiny?
DHP: Right now, it's little hard to fathom. But there has always been a close bond between me and Sandy.
CRC: They seemed to act like sisters more than best friends to me for as long as I can remember. It doesn't really surprise me. Kinda makes sense.
DHP: What do you mean?
CRC: I mean that Sandy and you always acted alike. There are not a whole lot of differences between you two to be honest.
DRB: Anything you'd like to add before we wrap up this interview?
DHP: You have not let us down when it comes to retelling our tale. And I appreciate that.
CRC: I appreciate that you have some scruples when it comes to scripting your work. I,for one, am glad that not all of our private lives our shown.
DHP (blushing): Christopher Robert!
DRB: Well, it's been nice chatting with you. I will talk to you later.
DHP: Thanks for having us, David.
CRC: See you later, bro.
Twitter: drb2031
Please thank David for joining us today! Also thank Destiny & Christopher. Check out David's websites and his book at the end of this month!
Keep Writing!
Jodie Pierce
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