An Interview with Author C.R. Richards

Author C.R. Richards, a longtime friend of Nerds That Geek has a new novel coming out today! Which gave us the opportunity to sit down with C.R. to discuss Creed of the Guardian and writing as a whole.
 
Nerds That Geek: What can you tell us about your new book?
 
C.R. Richards: Creed of the Guardian is Book Three in my dark epic fantasy series, the Heart of the Warrior. The main character, Seth, has been forced into the military and deployed to an outpost in the middle of a land flooded with dangerous bogs. He has a vision in which he’s commanded to seek an ancient relic capable of helping him defeat the enemy who’ve invaded his homeland.
 
As if his impossible quest isn’t enough of a challenge, Seth also struggles with the powerful beings sharing his body. The Spirit of the Lion Ring holds the power giving Seth his abilities. This creature is every bit the hungry animal its name suggests. Seth is out matched and fears for the safety of his friends who are also trapped in the isolated outpost with him.

NTG: What are you most excited for your readers to experience?
 
CRR: In books one and two of the series, I’ve alluded to the bouts of strange behavior the main character, Seth, exhibits. I’m finally able to show my readers what is happening in his mind. Seth may have started life in control of his body, but now he shares it with other beings. I’m so excited for my readers to experience the other entities living inside his body. It was really fun writing the scenes in which they take control and cause all sorts of mischief.

NTG: What is it you love the most about creative writing?
 
CRR: I love creating new worlds and exploring their possibilities. Writers can live out their fantasy lives within the stories they create. I’ve always wanted to be a Doctor, but I knew it wasn’t for me after working in the emergency room at a hospital on the graveyard shift. Heart of the Warrior allows me to live out my desires of being a healer through the hands of Riley Logan, one of the main characters.

NTG: What is a unique story that you haven't tackled yet that you'd love to write?
 
CRR: The ne’er do well rebel is a favorite character type of mine. I would love to write a story about one of these loveable losers.

NTG: What's next for you after this release?
 
CRR: I’m working on a Dark Fantasy novel set in post-Civil War Colorado Territory. The research has been fascinating. I still have a long way to go, but the book is progressing.
 
Don’t worry Heart of the Warrior fans! I’m working on Book Four as well.

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Author C.R. Richards