About Myles Wagner:
Meet M Wagner, my mythical companion in this grand adventure and a long-lost friend. To safeguard the privacy of my family, I've opted for this pen name.
My spouse and I, proud parents of three children, embrace the tranquility of country life. Juggling full-time work, we find joy in extending a helping hand to others. The Dragon’s Promise Saga was written late at night and in early mornings, truly a labor of love.
As a child of the eighties, my fascination with castles knew no bounds. Castles were my world, until the enchantment of Harry Potter unfolded in my later years, reigniting my passion for reading.
My academic background in hard sciences has left an indelible mark on The Dragon’s Promise Saga's magic system. Drawing inspiration from the elegance of mathematics, chemistry, and physics, the series endeavors to blend science into the fabric of magic, with a touch of humor that I hope fellow academics will appreciate.
My profession grants me the privilege of traveling to the United Kingdom, where I indulge in exploring ancient castle ruins. Not the pristine and picturesque ones, but the timeworn, fragmented remnants that resonate with history. These visits become profound influences that unfold further in the series.
Only in the last decade have I truly rekindled my love for reading. Among my cherished literary companions are "Name of the Wind," an all-time favorite, along with "The Game of Thrones Series" and the magical world of Harry Potter. I am profoundly grateful to the creators of these masterpieces for sharing their gifts with the world.
While my works may not amount to much, I embarked on this writing venture with a heartfelt purpose—to craft something meaningful for my children. Woven into the fabric of the narrative are inside jokes, tales of our escapades, and life lessons. As the children mature, my hope is that they'll come to appreciate and derive wisdom from these easter eggs.
I truly hope you enjoy unravelling the mystery of what happened to Brecken atop Skyview tower that fateful day. Wish him luck. I know what’s coming and he’s going to need it.
What inspires you to write?
My kids. I want to write something to leave for when my boys are older.
What authors do you read when you aren’t writing?
Patrick Rothfuss, George RR Martin, Robert Jordan, JK Rowling, Terry Goodkind
Tell us about your writing process.
First I wanted to start with a mystery. Then I built some timelines and major events. I moved this into Excel and created a grid with columns as key characters and rows as time periods. And I would type chapters into Microsoft OneNote. I like one note because I can have different tabs for characters, places, the magic system, factions, All in one place. It also helps if I want to move a chapter around.
For Fiction Writers: Do you listen (or talk to) to your characters?
Listen.
What advice would you give other writers?
Decide if it's a hobby or … Something else. If it's not a hobby, then your launch planning will be almost as important as your actual writing. Learn about marketing. Join social media and find authors in similar situations to make friends and learn from each other's mistakes.
How did you decide how to publish your books?
Self. I started out as a hobbyist and didn't want to add anymore complications.
What do you think about the future of book publishing?
AI will have big impacts.
What genres do you write?: Fantasy
What formats are your books in?: Both eBook and Print
Your Social Media Links
Goodreads
Twitter
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