INTERVIEW: British Epic Fantasy Author Joan Lightning

Joan Lightning

England

Pretty much right in the middle, 

near where John Bunyan lived.

Good morning, Joan, and welcome to Vision and Verse. I see I had to catch you on the move! I heard you don't slow down much. We are happy you could squeeze us in. Tell us a little about what you've written?

Seven volume Epic Fantasy – Guardians of Reyth. A planned four volume sequel – Recitors of Kandar. (I’m currently working on book 3 of that.) One Christian Supernatural novella – Chosen? And a few other short stories and novellas. 

Plus my grandfather’s letters home from WW2.

Photo Joan took of a Blue Titmouse

What is your favorite genre to write? 

Speculative fiction. Generally Epic Fantasy, but I dabble in other sub genres for short stories for the local writers group.

Favorite food.

Errrr I really can’t answer this. Food is food. Some is delicious, some is nice, some is horrible. I don’t really think in terms of ‘favourite’.

Tea or coffee? 

Yes. Basically it depends what time of day. 

Tea most of the time, but coffee mid morning.

Pizza or ice cream? 

Neither, but if I absolutely had to choose, it would be ice-cream.

Wine or beer or soda or what? 

Mead.

Where would you like to visit? 

I would like to see the pyramids.

Favorite musical artist. 

ABBA

Do you listen to music when you write? What?

No. I’m partially deaf and don’t want to upset the neighbours.

What makes you laugh? 

Not much, to be honest. Most comedy tends to involve cruelty. I did enjoy The Big Bang Theory, but it wasn’t laugh out loud funny.

This is an Art and Author Blog so I am obligated to ask:

Favorite work of art or sculpture. 

None. Sorry. I’ve always liked Roger Dean’s art.

How old were you when you

started writing?

35

Do you plan out your book with outlines and notecards? Or just write? 

I’m a discovery writer. No plans, no charts, no boards.

 Just a rough idea where it’s heading.

Describe your perfect evening. 

Outside with a camera, successfully getting photos of a comet or something similarly wonderful.

Where do you get your inspiration?

I haven’t the slightest idea.

What do you do when you get a writer's block?

Work on something else. Either a different story, or painting, or nalbinding, or practising taichi/kung fu, or going out with my camera to take photos of birds and countryside.

 

 

Thank you, Joan, for taking time out of your whirlwind schedule to interview with us. We at Vision and Verse wish you continued success in all your endeavors. 

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