For the next of my Five Question Author Interviews, I spoke with Tanweer Dar, another indie author whose work I love. I recently read Tan’s fantastic Cyberpunk Vigilante novel The Demon and it more than deserves all the praise it has received so far. I can’t wait for the sequel! You can learn more about Tan and his other great books on his author bio here www.amazon.co.uk/Tanweer-Dar/e/B00EZW10HQ/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1 and find him on twitter on @TanweerDar
1. I loved The Demon and can’t wait to read the sequel – any clues on what to expect? The sequel to The Demon, which does have a name and a cover that I'm not quite ready to reveal yet, picks up not long after The Demon finishes off. Charlie plays an even more prominent role from the get-go, and lots of characters from the first book get involved pretty quickly in the sequel. There are also some new characters who mix things up a bit. It's a very different world, though. After the closing events of The Demon, things have become decidedly post-apocalyptic... Expect plenty of action, drama and some surprises! 2. Aside from your sequel to The Demon, what else do you have coming up? So I'm also working on a dark fantasy novella, Kingdom of Blood. This will definitely be out before the sequel to The Demon. It is a standalone project which just came to me one day and I really felt inspired to write. It features a dark tower, an ancient vampire, a power-drunk king and a princess with something to prove! 3. Anyone who follows you on Twitter will know you love to sketch – will we see any of your illustrations making their way into your Novels in future? So, I've published a children's book (The Elephant and The Ballerina) which I've illustrated as well as written. I've also provided illustrations for a book a friend of mine made for her daughter. I'm not sure whether I would illustrate my novels or novellas, but I am seriously considering creating a poetry collection with an illustration to accompany each poem. So, watch out for that at some point in the future! 4. You seem to have a great writing habit – any advice to other writers? Oh, thank you! I'm always looking at writers who write thousands of words in one sitting/day with a certain degree of envy. I think I very much work on the 'slow and steady wins the race' principle. A few hundred words a day, regularly, builds up very nicely. It also doesn't cause the kind of writing fatigue or writer's block that some authors seem to get. I have also found that working on two projects simultaneously is actually really productive. You don't get too bogged down or stressed with one. I think, for me, it's also been important to have other, regular creative outlets (my sketching you've already mentioned, but I also assemble and paint miniatures). 5. The Demon vs The Dark Knight - Who wins? Well, now, there's a question! There's no doubt that The Dark Knight (Batman) was one of the two big inspirations for Michael 'The Demon' Donovan (the other being Angel from the Buffy-verse). As vigilantes go, I'd say The Demon has the edge in terms of sheer grit. His past actions also make him less reluctant to do things I think Batman might balk at. Having said that, Batman's athleticism, fitness and vast array of gadgetry would probably eek him out in front. Thanks for the chat Tan! You can find The Demon on Amazon Here www.amazon.co.uk/Demon-Tanweer-Dar-ebook/dp/B08GSS4752 and look out for more exciting work from Tan soon!
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