Questions & Answers – April 2018

As you can tell from my blog, I’ve been attending quite a few book signings, panels and other events. This has given me the great opportunity to talk with a number of potential readers about Cathadeus, as well as my overall writing and publishing experience. During these events, I’m often asked some similar questions, so I thought I’d start a Reader Q&A series where I can share my thoughts. I plan to add a few more every month, so feel free to ask a question or comment on the ones I’ve already responded to.

Here’s the question I get asked the most:

Question: What inspired you to write this book?

Answer: I’ve always been interested in fantasy, ever since immigrating to the US as a teenager, and used to write stories and mini-adventures about heroes and imaginary worlds. After graduating college, I started working in IT and held a corporate position for more than twenty years. Throughout that time, I continued to be involved in the genre – reading books, thinking up ideas, and playing tabletop games with my boys. A few years ago, I came across an advertisement from a computer company looking to hire a lore master to write the history, quests and storyline for a fantasy game they’d created. This got me seriously thinking about all of the characters and events I’d been writing about since I was a teenager, and the potential of publishing a novel. So I began sketching out some ideas for a story that blended these together. To my surprise, the more I wrote the more the story flowed through me. After spending several days writing, I shared some of the scenes with my family and friends, and they all loved the concepts and encouraged me to continue. I think if it wasn’t for them, I may not have finished. So I started writing. Every day. Week in and week out, until I had the world, characters and storyline created for Cathadeus as well as the overall arc for the rest of the series. It’s been a terrific experience, and I really hope readers enjoy the adventure even partially as much as I’ve enjoyed writing it. I’m looking forward to continuing the journey, and am currently working on Sotchek – book two of The Walking Gates.

Book Signing – Half Price Books, Olympia

Join me at Half-Price Books in Olympia, Washington, this Saturday April 14th, from 1pm – 4pm for a book signing and receive $5 off the cover price!

Book Signing – Half Price Books, Everett

Join me at Half-Price Books in Everett, Washington, this Saturday April 7th, from 1pm – 4pm for a book signing and receive $5 off the cover price!

Book Signing – Barnes & Noble, Olympia

Stop by Barnes & Noble in Olympia, Washington, this Saturday March 17th, from 2pm – 4pm, where I’ll be signing books and talking with readers. Hope to see you there!

 

ECCC 2018 Panel – March 4th!

Join me at Emerald City Comic Con on March 4th for a panel discussion with other Pacific Northwest Fantasy authors. Room WSCC 3A from 2:30pm – 3:30pm. Book signing to follow afterwards.

BookGrabbr

For a limited time, download a FREE preview copy of Cathadeus from BookGrabbr!

Book Signing – Half Price Books, Tukwila

Join me at Half-Price Books in Tukwila, Washington,  this Saturday February 24th, from 1pm – 5pm for a book signing and receive $5 off the cover price!

On-Line Review Tour

Visit my Blogger REVIEW Tour and enter to WIN A FREE HARDCOVER copy of Cathadeus plus up to a FREE $25 Amazon gift card (3 prizes available). Enter as often as you’d like. Ends February 2nd.

 

iRead Book Tours

Book Signing – The Neverending Bookshop

Join me at The Neverending Bookshop in Bothell, Washington, this Saturday, January 6th, from 2pm – 4pm where I’ll be signing books, talking about writing, and meeting readers. Be one of the first visitors to purchase a copy of my new fantasy book and receive a FREE $5 Starbucks gift card!

Goodreads Giveaway!

Cathadeus is now available on Goodreads! Add to your to-read bookshelf and enter my giveaway to win a FREE HARDCOVER PLUS A $25 AMAZON GIFT CARD!

 

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Cathadeus by Jeff J. Peters

Cathadeus

by Jeff J. Peters

Giveaway ends December 26, 2017.

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