YA Christian Sci-Fi/Dystopian
Date Published: 03-05-2025
When a man in power believes he's God, mankind doesn't have a prayer
Interview with Author Aaron Ryan
What is your favorite part of the book?
I really love the defection. I can’t say where it is, when it is nor who it is, but it…is…POWERFUL. There are actually two in the book, but you’ll see where both go. The one, however, is incredibly compelling, and sets the stage for future disruptions in the ensuing chapters of the series (which I can’t wait to unveil!)
Does your book have a lesson? Moral?
Sometimes we think we know God’s will, and we proceed along that trajectory, only to find out that we proceeded on our own path of desire. Alternatively, there is a recurring theme of justice vs. revenge in my books, and that has found its way into this as well. You could also say that “hope is hard to kill” would be a theme. The moral of the story however is that you have to be very careful what you worship. It might betray you.
Are your characters based off real people or did they all come entirely from your imagination?
Entirely from my imagination. These are characters invented for the purpose of these stories, and they all serve a purpose. I do however enjoy a habit of naming my characters after combinations of other people’s names in my life, i.e., taking his first name and putting it together with her last name, and now I have a new character name.
Of all the characters you have created, which is your favorite and why?
Maximillian, Nero’s High Vassal, by far. I think his is where the greatest story lies. He is a man of depth, and he’s deluded by Nero of course. His character arc is impressive and compelling, and it’s one that you’ll question and wonder why he has been so blindly allegiant to Nero, when we, the reader, find Nero so utterly unbecoming.
What character in your book are you least likely to get along with?
Probably Kent Cannon. He is Drexler’s Lieutenant Colonel, and a bit of a naysayer. Sometimes those people can foul up the works. Or Anja, Swifty’s daughter. Headstrong, quick-to-rush-in, and maybe a bit too empirical and absolutist.
What would the main character in your book have to say about you?
That Aaron is a Christian and wanted to write something where the characters deeply feel the battle of faith being waged in their midst.
Do you want each book to stand on its own, or are you trying to build a body of work with connections between each book?
I think both. And I believe that’s the goal of any good writer, to make your book so good on its own that it can serve as a standalone; however, this is a series opener, and it’s amazing. But if you like Alpha, you are going to LOVE Omicron. It is nothing short of dynamite, amping up the intensity and escalating the stakes superbly. I can’t wait to release it!
About the Author
Award-winning and bestselling author Aaron Ryan lives in Washington with his wife and two sons, along with Macy the dog, Winston the cat, and Merry & Pippin, the finches.
He is the author of the bestselling "Dissonance" 6-book alien invasion saga, the post-apocalyptic Christian fiction saga "The End," the sci-fi thrillers "Forecast" and "The Slide," the children's picture books "The Ring of Truth," "The Sword of Joy" and "The Book of Power," the business reference business books "How to Successfully Self-Publish & Promote Your Self-Published Book" and "The Superhero Anomaly", 6 business books on voiceovers penned under his former stage name (Joshua Alexander), as well as a previous fictional novel, "The Omega Room."
When he was in second grade, he was tasked with writing a creative assignment: a fictional book. And thus, "The Electric Boy" was born: a simple novella full of intrigue, fantasy, and 7-year-old wits that electrified Aaron's desire to write. From that point forward, Aaron evolved into a creative soul that desired to create.
He enjoys the arts, media, music, performing, poetry, and being a daddy. In his lifetime he has been an author, voiceover artist, wedding videographer, stage performer, musician, producer, rock/pop artist, executive assistant, service manager, paperboy, CSR, poet, tech support, worship leader, and more. The diversity of his life experiences gives him a unique approach to business, life, ministry, faith, and entertainment.
Aaron's favorite author by far is J.R.R. Tolkien, but he also enjoys Suzanne Collins, James S.A. Corey, Michael Crichton, Marie Lu, Madeleine L'Engle, John Grisham, Tom Clancy, Tim Lebbon, Christopher Golden, C.S. Lewis, Stephen King and Dave Barry.
Aaron has always had a passion for storytelling. Visit the Dissonance saga website at https://www.dissonancetheseries.com or The End saga website at https://thisisnottheend.com.
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