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The Infinite Expanse by B.C. Powell
(The Journals of Krymzyn #2)
Publication date: March 31st 2015
Genres: Fantasy, New Adult, Science Fiction
(The Journals of Krymzyn #2)
Publication date: March 31st 2015
Genres: Fantasy, New Adult, Science Fiction
Synopsis:
As a new order emerges in the Barrens, Chase and Sash begin their lives together. While Chase fights to prove he belongs in Krymzyn, the power inside Sash flourishes in ways no one could have imagined. But a vengeance from the wasteland is soon unleashed upon them.
After Chase is trapped deep in the Barrens, his only escape is into the Infinite Expanse. Unaware of the deathly perils that take shape there, he may be lost forever. For Sash to return him from the endless wilderness, she’ll have to harness a mystical energy not seen since the beginning of time.
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When did you start writing?
I wrote my first novel when I was sixteen. I was an avid reader of Jules Verne, Mark Twain, C.S. Lewis, and Robert Louis Stevenson as a young reader, so I basically mimicked those authors. It wasn’t good, but I finished it, and the story had some interesting elements. Then I wrote another novel at thirty, another at forty, and now, after half a century of life, I’m finally devoting all of my time to writing and publishing fiction.
What makes you want to write?
I thoroughly enjoy the process of developing the story and the characters that take us on the journey. I learn a lot about myself as the story and characters evolve. If others relate to the story and feel an emotional connection with the characters, that’s a huge bonus. But what really makes me want to write is to create the type of story that I like to read.
Do you ever get writer's block and what do you do to get over it?
I haven’t ever suffered from classic writer’s block, but I do find troublesome areas in a manuscript or parts of the story that don’t seem to make sense to me. I work through problematic scenes by sitting down and writing them over and over in different ways. It may take me ten attempts at a scene, but by reading back what doesn’t work, I end up finding what does work in my mind.
Do you have a special way of going about writing?
I treat writing as I would any other job. I set aside certain hours of each day for writing and try to make the most of that time. When I really get into a groove, I have a tendency to “binge write.” It’s not uncommon for me to be at my computer from six in the morning until almost midnight when I’m immersed in writing the story.
Do you have any works in progress?
I’m about half way through the third book in the “Kryzmyn” series,“A Traveler’s Fate.” I’m also slowly working on a very dark, gritty paranormal series that I actually started writing before the “Krymzyn” series but probably won’t publish until “The Journals of Krymzyn” is completed.
What are your hobbies?
I go hiking in the hills of Southern California several times a week, ocean kayak on the weekends, and spend a lot of time reading. One of my passions is playing Magic the Gathering, a fantastic game my sons got me interested in.
How did you choose the character names for The Infinite Expanse?
When I first chose the names Chase and Sash for the protagonists in this series, I wanted strong, crisp names with an active feel. Sash is close to the word “slash,” which makes sense for her character, and the word “chase” really embodies many of the struggles in Chase’s life. In the world of Krymzyn, the people of the Delta only ever have four letters in their names, so I try to choose names that sound unique, and yet aren’t too distant from Earth names. The Guardians, who we meet in The Infinite Expanse, all have names representing philosophical ideals.
Who is your favourite character in The Infinite Expanse?
I really like a new character that I introduce to the series in “The Infinite Expanse” named Maya. At first glimpse, she’s a very shy and timid girl, but the more we see her, the more we realize she has an underlying strength. When we first meet her, she hasn’t gained the self-confidence in her own abilities yet to really stand up for herself, which is something I think we can all relate to in way or another. We’ll see much more of her in later books of the series, and her character will go through dramatic growth.
How did you get the idea for The Infinite Expanse?
It was a natural progression from of the first book in the series, but I really wanted a primary theme of this book to be overcoming fears we each may have in our lives. In the early part of the book, we get to see Chase and Sash begin their lives together, something I think is really critical to the continuing story. Chase has to struggle for acceptance by the people of Krymzyn, but also has to accept his own decision to leave Earth to live in that world. The events in my novels typically evolve out of the themes I want to tackle and the emotional struggles I want the characters to have.
What was your favourite part of writing The Infinite Expanse?
The scenes that actually take place while Chase is in the Infinite Expanse were challenging to write, but also very fun and rewarding. Chase is incredibly confused the first time he ventures into the Expanse, and I want the reader to be equally confused by what’s happening. There’s a fine line between the reader sharing the character’s experience, but not being so confused by the events that they lose interest. I worked very hard with my editor to find the balance. I’m more proud of the scenes at the Springs and in the Infinite Expanse than anything else I’ve written.
What are you currently reading?
I’m reading two books right now, both in the new adult fantasy genre. I’m almost finished with “Court of the Nightfall” by husband/wife writing team Karpov Kinrade. I also started “Winter Queen” by Amber Argyle. I think it’s important to read other books in the same genre that I write in, and these authors are very good at their craft.
What is your favourite book?
I hate to do this, but it’s a tie. The book that overwhelms me emotionally is Hemingway’s “The Sun Also Rises.” I think it creates more of an emotional mood than any book I’ve read. But from the mental side, “Dune” really opened my mind to possibilities I hadn’t considered before in regards to how a reader’s imagination can be stretched.
Who is your favourite author?
Due to the breadth and variety of his work, Stephen King is my favorite. “The Gunslinger,” “The Shining,” and “Salem’s Lot” are among my favorite books. But he can also take you to a place other than horror. “The Green Mile” and the novellas “The Body” and “Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption” are wonderful stories with compelling characters. I’m always able to lose myself in his books, and that’s really what reading is all about for me.
What is your favourite film?
“To Kill a Mockingbird” has been my favorite film since the first time I saw it. It’s emotional, the characters are deeply compelling, and the story is touching in a way that I think I really changed me for the better. As a teenager, I read the book after having already seen the movie. To this day, it’s one of the most amazing novels I’ve ever read. The book is in my top five favorites of all time. I go back and forth on which is better, the film or the book. They’re both spectacular.
What is your favourite TV show?
Survivor. I’ve been addicted to the show since season one and never miss an episode. I find the interaction of total strangers in such extreme conditions a fascinating study in human nature.
Quick-fire questions:
Chocolate or ice cream? Ice cream (mint chip, so I get a little chocolate in there as well.)
Paperback or ebook? Paperback - love the feel of a book in my hands.
Dogs or cats? Docats. I have both so it’s impossible for me to pick a favorite.
Go out or stay in? Stay in - unless it’s an outing to the beach.
Summer or winter? Summer all the time, please.
AUTHOR BIO
BC Powell is a fantasy author from Los Angeles, CA. His debut science fiction fantasy novel "Krymzyn" was published in October, 2014. "The Infinite Expanse", the highly anticipated second book in "The Journals of Krymzyn" series, is scheduled for release on March 31, 2015.
Powell has a diverse background, having held several creative positions in the entertainment industry, including executive roles at ABC-TV and Technicolor. In recent years, he's authored several non-fiction works, primarily educational books and training programs for trading the financial markets. He dual majored in journalism and philosophy at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.
Writing fiction has been his lifelong passion and goal. “The Journals of Krymzyn” represents, in his words, “finally finding the story I want to tell with characters that are able to bring that story to life.” He's an avid reader and lists Ernest Hemingway, Frank L. Herbert, Stephen King, Jane Austen, and Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. as his favorite authors.
Brad, as he prefers to go by in personal communication, lives with his longtime girlfriend, three sons from a previous marriage, and their rescue dog and cat. He enjoys hiking, ocean kayaking, spending time at Southern California beaches, movies, and reading.
Powell has a diverse background, having held several creative positions in the entertainment industry, including executive roles at ABC-TV and Technicolor. In recent years, he's authored several non-fiction works, primarily educational books and training programs for trading the financial markets. He dual majored in journalism and philosophy at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.
Writing fiction has been his lifelong passion and goal. “The Journals of Krymzyn” represents, in his words, “finally finding the story I want to tell with characters that are able to bring that story to life.” He's an avid reader and lists Ernest Hemingway, Frank L. Herbert, Stephen King, Jane Austen, and Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. as his favorite authors.
Brad, as he prefers to go by in personal communication, lives with his longtime girlfriend, three sons from a previous marriage, and their rescue dog and cat. He enjoys hiking, ocean kayaking, spending time at Southern California beaches, movies, and reading.
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