New Australia Book 2
Science Fiction/Post-apocalyptic/Dystopian
Date Published: 11/21/2019
Publisher: Chandra Press
The thrilling sequel to Rijel 12: The Rise of New Australia.
A planet on the verge of destroying itself. A young woman determined to stop it before all is lost.
Ten years have passed since Earth invaded. The volcanic blast that turned the tide of the war has changed the face of the planet forever. What was once a scorched wasteland has been quenched by frequent rains. Farms now cover the surface. The citizens of New Australia have thrived.
Anarchy, the flagship of the resistance thought lost during the war, suddenly returns. To Admiral Slout and his crew, it’s only been 6 months since the raid on Star fantasy. But on New Australia, seventeen years have passed, and much has changed. The pirates struggle to reintegrate into a society with rules and laws. Unfortunately that’s not all.
The Anarchy brought something back with it. Something more dangerous than anyone could have expected. With the planet on the verge of civil war and leadership in disarray, can anyone stop New Australia from tearing itself apart?
Interview with King
Everett Medlin
As a writer, what would you choose as your mascot/avatar/spirit
animal?
Venus Fly Trap.
I studied the species in order to use it in Return of Anarchy and
was fascinated by how it functions. Has no brain; yet manages to catch
and digest insect carcasses. When done it instinctively opens; ready for
the next victim. As humans we process complex thoughts and
emotions. This we consider to be indicative of
"intelligence". The venus fly trap requires none of that in
order to operate its deadly business.
How many hours a day
do you put into your writing?
I write 4,000 words a
week on average; generally complete a new chapter every seven days. I
don't write every single day though. To avoid going stale, I let ideas
marinate, then come back once I feel it's time. For each novel I develop
a chapter-by-chapter synopsis which I follow during writing sessions. I
write this AND I write the ending; before starting the book. Having this
as a guide I simply flesh out new material knowing ahead of time how the story
is supposed to end.
Do you read your book
reviews?
Always; all of them.
Do you leave hidden
messages in your books that only a few people will find?
Every chance I
get. SciFi creates the opportunity to offer social and political
commentary tucked inside an engaging plot. If I want readers to pick up
on my references to history or current events I make it obvious.
Sometimes you really have to dig. Research/google the names of my
characters and you'll occasionally find little nuggets which might give you a
chuckle. In my new book Deathwalker Colony (coming out
February 2020), I created a character named Landrase Jahmff. Landrace is
a breed of pig which the Danes gave the USA for research purposes in 1930, then
later authorized for breeding. The character himself is modeled after a
famous politician.
Can you tell us a
little bit about the characters in Return of Anarchy?
Estrella Mwonga becomes
the main character in the story following a horrific event which thrusts her
into the role of de facto leader of New Australia. She is sixteen, yet
very mature for her age and highly intelligent. Estrella must rely upon
the counsel of her uncle Kscheeech, a Zorgolongian who once commanded a ship
called the Chengshi. Now he is retired. But when his
old friend Epididymus Slout returns from outer space after seventeen long
years, the three are compelled to join forces. A series of random crimes
has Estrella suspicious that something far more diabolical is afoot.
Can you tell us a
little bit about your next books or what you have planned for the future?
Gladly! I'm
wrapping up part one of Deathwalker Colony this
weekend. I'll be driving to Cheyenne where I'll spend the next two days
holed up in a haunted hotel called The Plains. There I will finish the
last chapter. By the way, the premise for the book came from my stepson
Aaron...he's fourteen! I believe there's enough material to create two novels,
so I'm anticipating launching the first half in February. The second half
I'll finish by end of January and launch next spring. The fifth part of
the series will be called The Tenth Hour Man. The sixth and
final part of the series will be called Countdown and I'll
write both of those books in 2020. I have two other novels already out on
Amazon called Malocchio and The Chippy; plus I've
recently begun an alternative Earth trilogy called Brynn of Ur.
That's the direction I'll probably go following the Rijel 12 series. The
first book of the Brynn trilogy (Awakening) is nearly complete.
Books two and three (Rebellion and Conquest) have
complete synopses. Those I'll write in 2021. In 2022 I'm writing a
book called The People Versus Mona Crossland, which is an
alternative Earth scenario like you've never seen before. I'll also
write Ragerlaw Street, which my mom says is the most incredible
idea for a book I've ever come up with. I'll be using a technique wherein
the main character survives a natural disaster then narrates the events leading
up to it, including meeting the love of his life plus a strange encounter with
a gypsy fortune teller. The plot came to me in a dream. Awakening,
I told my wife the details and she said, "hurry go get your laptop and
write that down; every bit of it." Eight hours later I had a
complete synopsis including the ending.
Do you allow yourself
a certain number of hours to write or do you write as long as the words come?
I treat my brain like
a tank of gasoline. I write until I've got nothing left, so to
speak. Might wait a day or two until fresh ideas form. Might go
hiking in the mountains or go work out at the gym; then try again.
Do you have a certain
number of words or pages you write per day?
My goal is 4,000 words
per week. I strive for a new chapter every seven days. Sometimes
I'll have a deadline I have to meet and that changes things but otherwise I
avoid going stale by allowing ideas to gel for a day or two. I can write
a full chapter in a single night if so inspired. That's why I don't panic
if I sit down to write and nothing comes to me.
What inspires you to
write?
Caroline, my
wife. She fully believes I'll be world famous someday.
Would you rather:
Read fiction or
non-fiction?
I read both; get ideas
from non-fiction all the time. I'm constantly conducting research for my
story-lines in order to make sure facts are correct or at least
plausible. I read fiction to get tips on devising better dialogs.
Read Science fiction
or horror?
Science Fiction
Read Stephen King or
Dean Koontz?
Dean Koontz
Read the book or watch
the movie?
Watch the movie.
Dialogs are so important to making my writing more entertaining, and from films
I see how to write them in a way which accurately convey emotions or intent.
Read an ebook or
paperback?
Paperback. I've
never read an ebook and probably won't.
Be trapped alone for
one month in a library with no computer or a room with a computer and Wi-Fi
only?
Libraries are
creepy. Computer with Wi-Fi; plus a box of Cheez-its if that's an option.
Do a cross-country
book store tour or blog tour online?
Online blog
tour. Consumers are on their computers or iPhones six hours a day.
About the Author
King Everett Medlin has been writing since 2013, when he first developed the idea for Rijel 12. It was originally designed to be a SciFi series, with the objective of creating several short installments. Instead he got a lucky break when Chandra Press from San Diego responded favorably to the original draft, deciding to publish it as a full length novel. King lives in Denver, Colorado with his lovely wife Caroline and has two grown children. He's a graduate of the University of Oklahoma where he played college Rugby; and remains a diehard Sooners fan to this day. His specialties are Science Fiction and Mystery/Suspense novels, focusing on unusual stories with intriguing plot-lines and amazing characters.
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