Alfred Muller
Tennessee
USA
Good morning, Alfred, and welcome to Vision and Verse, the site for Art and Authors and those who love them. Can you tell us a little about what you have written?
I am working on my 10th book. I have 5 novels and 4 short stories/novellas. My main series is the Water Crystal which will consist of 4 books once complete. Currently 3 books are out and the 4th will be released this year (2026). I also have a YA book titled Dream Tale, and an Urban Fantasy titled Reaper Society Veil of Death. My Short stories are in a variety of worlds that I’ve created and plan to write longer works in. A great example is my short story titled Reaper Society, which is a snippet of the life of my reapers and connected to my full novel, Reaper Society Veil of Death.
What is your favorite genre to write?
Urban Fantasy with gothic themes and imagery
Favorite food.
PIZZA. I’m a real life ninja turtle without the martial art skills.
Tea or coffee?
Black Coffee
Pizza or ice cream?
This is like Sofie’s Choice. Pizza… no, Ice cream… Definitely Pizza.
Ice cream my final answer—Nope. I can’t do it.
Wine or beer or soda or what?
For alcohol I prefer bourbon, but general drink Arizona ice tea
Where would you like to visit?
Ireland, Scottland, and Italy.
Favorite musical artist.
Of all time is Breaking Benjamin, but Falling in Reverse is a close second.
Do you listen to music when you write?
Normally no.
What?
If I need to drown out the world I’ll listen to classical music. Anything with lyrics and I get sidetracked.
What makes you laugh?
Just about anything.
Favorite work of art or sculpture.
I like gothic imagery like Catholic Cathedrals and angelic statues and gargoyles.
How old were you when you started writing?
Early teens when I started fan fiction, but I drew poor picture books as early as kindergarten.
Do you plan out your book with outlines and notecards?
Or just write?
I’m a panser. I will leave myself notes as I write in text message or email too keep my on track, but I don’t outline. I have an idea where the story is going and let my characters lead the way.
Describe your perfect evening.
Sitting down with a good book, a cup of Irish Coffee, and my family on my back porch.
Where do you get your inspiration?
A lot of places. I love learning so I research a lot of mystical and fantastical elements of everyday life. Near death experiences, aliens, miracles. I have a bachelor’s in Philosophy of Religion which gave me a lot of ideas. Urban legends and classical monsters as well. Pop culture like the show Supernatural and Lucifer too.
What do you do when you get writer's block?
If I get writer’s block it is because I forgot where I was headed in my story. In that case I go back and start re-reading what I wrote. Other than that, I usually don’t. I am very dedicated to my craft, so even if the muse isn’t whispering in my ear, I sit down to write.
Who is your favorite author?
Terry Goodkind is my all time favorite author. I love his Sword of Truth series.
Best book you ever read.
This is tough. I read a variety of genres and each have their own merit. If I was forced to choose I would go with, Naked Empire by Terry Goodkind.
Last book you read.
God’s Cauldron by Joseph Finley. It’s a blend of historical fiction and supernatural.
What would you do for a living if you weren’t a writer?
I work for the Post Office, so I’d probably just do that.
Who is the one person who has influenced your personal life the most and why?
I don’t think there is just one person, but I’ll say my wife. She is the mother of my children and my best friend. Without her I have no motivation to do anything beyond basic human needs.
If you could sit down and have a conversation with ONE person, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be and why?
I’m going to take the Paul Rudd approach and say Jesus of Nazareth. If given the opportunity I don’t know if there is anyone as influential as him.
What advice would you give someone who aspired to be a writer?
Finish the book. It doesn’t have to be perfect, it doesn’t even have to be complete, that’s what editing is for. It just needs to be finished. I think of it as a fleshed out outline with the connective tissues missing. Once a book is written out with a beginning, middle, and end, then you have a concrete story to mess around with. Before that, it’s ethereal, liquid, constantly shifting.
Do you have some links for us to follow you?
https://www.tiktok.com/@alfredmuller922
Instagram Alfredmuller4406
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alfred-Muller/author/B0B8QF5HXX
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