Doorway
to Scorn
by
Dimitrius Jones
GENRE:
Fantasy
BLURB:
Many
in the world of Austyria dream of becoming heroes, gaining classes
like Mage, Knight, and Beastmaster. With the power granted to them by
the powerful Alrelics, they can level up and accomplish extraordinary
feats.
The
citizens of Hollo village long for a hero to save them from the
malevolent Gate, which disfigures all who see or try to enter it. Lex
dreams of becoming a Soldier and leaving his cursed village with his
friends, Bibi and Ariel, but his class designation ceremony devolves
into absolute disaster. Within days, he’s forced to embark on a
journey that will change his destiny forever.
To
save his friends, Lex must uncover the mysteries of this mysterious
doorway, while keeping his scornful heart in check before it consumes
him utterly.
Excerpt:
“Lex.
You need to run.”
Bibi’s
voice is low, just above a whisper. She flips her daggers in her
hands until they’re pointing away from her body, something I’ve
never seen done before. They’re normally used for stabbing –
usually in the most treacherous manner possible – and held with the
blade facing up, not down.
“I’m
not leaving you here to fight that alone.”
“Then
you’re a fool. You can’t help me here, and that cursed weapon you
have won’t save you. I don’t even know why you’re still holding
onto it.”
“I
have potions. If you get hurt, I can at least heal you.”
Bibi
doesn’t respond, but I can see the muscles in her shoulders and
arms tensing as the shadow man regains his composure and goes
completely still. She doesn’t sound like herself. It’s as if
she’s a completely different person.
The
shadow man points his blade high into the sky, and a strange,
smoke-like energy begins to wisp around him. Soon, he is joined by
two identical shadow men, each taking a battle stance with swords of
their own.
“This
is not a fight I plan to win,” Bibi says, and that’s when it
dawns on me. She’s trying to buy everyone else time to escape from
these things.
“Lex.
You need to run.”
Bibi’s
voice is low, just above a whisper. She flips her daggers in her
hands until they’re pointing away from her body, something I’ve
never seen done before. They’re normally used for stabbing –
usually in the most treacherous manner possible – and held with the
blade facing up, not down.
“I’m
not leaving you here to fight that alone.”
“Then
you’re a fool. You can’t help me here, and that cursed weapon you
have won’t save you. I don’t even know why you’re still holding
onto it.”
“I
have potions. If you get hurt, I can at least heal you.”
Bibi
doesn’t respond, but I can see the muscles in her shoulders and
arms tensing as the shadow man regains his composure and goes
completely still. She doesn’t sound like herself. It’s as if
she’s a completely different person.
The
shadow man points his blade high into the sky, and a strange,
smoke-like energy begins to wisp around him. Soon, he is joined by
two identical shadow men, each taking a battle stance with swords of
their own.
“This
is not a fight I plan to win,” Bibi says, and that’s when it
dawns on me. She’s trying to buy everyone else time to escape from
these things.
Interview with Dimitrius Jones
What was the hardest scene from
your book to write?
I think the hardest scene for me to
write was one where one of the main characters argues with his
family. I wanted to scream at him to stop being so childish, but he
was doing what teens do. They argue and view the world as black and
white. They haven’t learned to recognize gray yet.
Why did you choose to write in your
particular field or genre?
I’ve been reading
fantasy since I was a small child. I’ve always been entranced with
the wonder of visiting new and exciting worlds full of magic.
I’ve always wanted to
tell a story of some kind, and I always wanted to tell my stories in
my own worlds filled with their own unique characters, laws, and
histories. So, becoming a fantasy writer was always the most logical
step.
If you write in more than one
genre, how do you balance them?
I think I’m lucky
because my other genre is self-help. I say that because the skills I
use to practice self-care fuel my creativity for both genres. As for
balance, both sides tend to be pretty even at any given moment. Both
genres bring me immense joy, so I rarely ever feel like there’s any
competition between the two.
What did you enjoy most about
writing this book?
I enjoyed getting to
build this world so much! There are so many things you haven’t
learned yet about Austyria that are waiting to be uncovered.
From the legends, the
myths, to the different races, there was so much excitement in
putting it all together. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.
What book that you have read has
most influenced your life?
My music history
textbook from college. I’ve always had a deep love and passion for
music, but learning about its origins was mind-blowing.
It had a tremendous
influence on me because I was able to read about some of my favorite
composers, the struggles and creative setbacks they endured, how
everything evolved over time, and how music encompasses so many
different aspects of our lives that we don’t think about. It was
the dose of perspective I didn’t know I needed.
Tell us a little about yourself?
Perhaps something not many people know
Something many people
don’t know is I’ve worked with children for 10 years. I believe I
officially retired about 2 years ago. Working with children and
getting to shape the future a little was a fantastic ride.
Children are amazing
individuals, and through them I gained the most valuable skillset of
all time: patience.
Can you tell us something about
your book that is not in the summary?
If you love JRPGs,
you’ll love this book!
AUTHOR
Bio and Links:
Dimitrius
Jones was born and raised in West Texas, much to his eternal
annoyance. Despite this, he first picked up the pen at the tender age
of six. His first masterpiece was a page-turner was about dolphins
that used eye lasers to kill a hurricane. From there, his life took a
few twists and turns, but he always found his way back to his trusty
notepad.
His
next few projects include a self-help book for those who suffer from
low self-esteem as well as a full-length fantasy/romance novel to be
released sometime in the future. Dimitrius has always, perhaps
unsurprisingly, been inspired by the mystery, tragedy, and wonder of
fairy tales.
His
goal in life is to constantly inspire, amuse, and shed light into the
corners of life we didn't know were right in front of us.
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