Unlocked
Kevin Solomon Missal
Publisher: Vamptasy Publishing
Blurb:
In the midst of chaos and order, stands
the long drawn war between angels and demons. An unknown tyrant,
Manfred Croft, walks the very earth to bring the world to an end. A
hero, Caspar Socrates with a bleak past is the planet’s last hope.
He is a hunter, a watchful guardian. He understands evil because …
Will he ever be able to unlock himself
?
Will he be able to prevent the rise of
the Morningstar?
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Most of my favorite authors are indie
or self-pubbed, what made me you decide to go that route?
I think I went to that route because it
had people who were great, selfless and caring. They don’t care
about money or fame but they actually enjoy what they do. They do it
because they love books and they want to stretch the potential of
those books in the market. I liked this aspect about this route and
therefore, I decided to take it.
What was one of the most surprising
things you learned in creating your books?
The most surprising thing, I learnt was
perhaps, it takes a LOOOOOONG time to get published. It took almost
two years for me to get my second book in the market.
Which of your characters are you most
like? Least like?
I liked every character in this book.
There is no character I would just say I didn't like. Though there
were characters which weren't explored as they should have been.
But I will continue their individual stories in my series.
Do you have a particular writing habit?
Writing speaks to me. I see my
reflection when I write. When I am nervous, stressed, angry or
absolutely hurt, I sit down and type down my emotions. And I build
those walls of emotions around my characters, producing them
relatable and realistic. I can’t write when I am tired because my
brain doesn't function that time. I drink coffee sometimes or Coke
to lighten up my mood. I change my story-line, again and again, until
I circle back to where it had originated.
If you had to choose, which writer
would you consider a mentor?
Paulo Coelho. His novels set a strong
path for me, made my priorities straight.
Are there any new authors that have
grasped your interest?
I don’t really know any new authors
because I am myself new to this. So I can’t say. Everyone around
me, in the publishing sector, is professional and talented. I have
read most of their book and I am actually fan of theirs.
What is the hardest part of your
writing?
The hardest part I might say would be
the research and to keep the story-line on a straight path because
stories tend to divert if we miss few points.
Do you have any advice for other
writers?
Write what you like. I had been
rejected by Indian publishers because India was afraid of publishing
a ‘fantasy’ novel. But I found people who weren't afraid and
were daring. So write what you want to write, what you would want to
read in a book. And believe in what you type, because there will be
people who will criticize you, let you down but you should stand to
what you wrote.
Describe yourself in three words.
Curious. Creative. Considerate.
I know characters are like children but
if you could chose, who’s your favorite from your books? Of all
time?
Balthazar from my second book would be
the best, I guess. It’s because he’s a funny sidekick. He’s
grumpy and he smokes cigar. He drinks too and most of the times, he
acts as a buffoon. The second character would be Caspar Socrates;
dark, complex, sarcastic, masking his true emotions so people wouldn't be able to penetrate into his soul and see who he really
is. He is cold and decisive. He is an anti-hero.
Any song or songs that could basically
sum up the overall mood of your writing?
Doctor who, “I am the Doctor”. That
is what I listen to pump myself up.
Do you plot out your books or just
freely write them and let the characters tell you what to do next?
I think it’s both. I create an
outline of my plot, of what ingredients would be there in it but it’s
the characters that give the human touch to the story. The character
interaction, their development is what carries the plot forward.
If you had to choose, which writer
would you consider the biggest influence in your writing?
Charles Dickens. Because of him, I am
here. His novels prompted me to question myself: “If he can write
novels, why can’t I?”
What are your current projects? Can you
share a little of your current work with us?
I am writing on Hindu Mythology now.
It’s traditional and urban in style, taking place in the modern
world. Though it’s vague and I have just started.
His first novel, Damien Black : Battle
of the Lost ages was essentially a 14-year old’s summer vacation
project. Kevin took two months to pen down his debut novel. It is a
heroic fantasy, inspired by Freek mythology. It is about Damien
Black, who is the last descendant of the Hunter Clan, and is destined
to save the world from the Underworld. It features some intriguing
villains such as Lucifer, Azazel and Nosferatu. The story deals with
topics such as friendship, love, betrayal, adventure, death and
mystery — with all their complications.
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