Neal Amza (Pen Name)
Interviewed By: Ms. Nita Samantaray
''My bio is not really important what is important is the never ending search for the mysterious that is part of my daily regimen'' By Neal Amza. The statement itself reveals a lot about Neal Amza. He is a person who don't wants to get recognised by his name but by his work, by his book.
Lets have a glance on what he has to say on my Questions:
Neal: Aloha, This is great to get this time to talk more
about The Dark Reality! I so enjoy
fiction and fantasy.
Nita: Tell me a
bit about yourself.
Neal: I am a very
private person. I have two sides to who
I am. The writing helps me to release
one of those sides of my personality. It
is the personal side . The side of me
that almost no one gets to see. The side
of me no one understands. I grew up in
nature. I spent a lot of time in the
forest. I had a lot of experiences that
were unexplainable. The unexplainable
sent me on a search for the answers. I
have travelled and spent a lot of time hunting for these answers. The journey has been worth it.
Nita: When and
how did you start your journey of writing?
Neal: I love
adventure. I love action. I love the supernatural and the interesting
experiences that can come from hunting for the truth. I have stories that come to me. I am not sure where and how. I do a lot of research hunting for the truth
and then need to release to allow more stories to flow. I started writing very young. I had a manuscript started when I met my
wife. She so enjoyed reading it. I started into life and had many experiences
before I came back to writing. I can
write for hours now.
Nita: What
inspired you for writing?
Neal: The first
full novel I read was Edgar Rice Burroughs: Tarzan of the Apes. This really got my mind racing with different ideas and thoughts. I really love
the older books. Edgar Rice Burroughs, Robert E. Howard, Manley Wade Wellman
and many others. I do like modern authors as long as they keep the action
rolling, Matthew Reilly is awesome when it comes to pulse pounding action
sequences. Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid series are some terrific supernatural
action thrillers.
Nita: Is there
any specific genre that you prefer to write or read?
Neal: I have
always been intrigued with the supernatural (having had a few personal
experiences myself) and really love to delve into that.
Nita: How will
you explain your books?
Neal: I would
have to say my Dark Reality series is a unique take on the supernatural action
genre. I take mythology and legends from around the world and incorporate them
into a modern story. My stories are about the few people who know about the
world of supernatural that most don't believe in. Most of the supernatural
beings do not want you to believe in them. In the past they were hunted to near
extinction. Humans are many and for all their power the supernatural realms
wish to remain hidden. There are some that wish the roles reversed. The places and people are real and
unique. Do a little research
yourself. You may be surprised what you
find.
Nita: How was
your book publishing journey?
Neal: My wife
supports me and I have friends that assist also. It is definitely a journey.
Nita: Is writing
your passion or profession?
Neal: Both, I
have some other things going, but I am fortunate enough that my wife allows me to have the time to also
pursue writing.
Nita: How did you
manage time between your full time profession and writing?
Neal: Like I
mentioned in the previous question, my wife is a huge help with this. Without
her and my children's support it would be impossible to do.
Nita: Best piece
of writing advice from you?
Neal: Never give
up! Make your dreams come true!
Neal: I wrote my books with using my fathers middle name. My father has passed and I wanted to honour him. These books would make him proud. I also like to keep my private life and public life separate. I also like writers who have went under pen names because it creates a little mystery for the reader. I know I enjoy it.
Nita: Something
personal about you people may be surprised to know?
Neal: I like to keep the
personal piece out. Like I said, two
parts to who I am .
Nita: Do you have
any upcoming books or plans?
Neal: Oh yes, I have a third volume in the Dark Reality
series and a second volume in the Dark Reality short story series in the works.
For the short stories, I am implementing some science fiction into the Dark
Reality.
Nita: Any message
to your fans?
Neal: I truly
hope everyone enjoys my work. If you have any suggestions don't hesitate to
post them on my Facebook fan page: https://www.facebook.com/DarkRealityNealAmza6/ Always stay true to yourself,
even it it requires you to do it in writing.
Nita: I would
love if you will give me some suggestions for my blogs ‘’Your Book Our Review’’
and ‘’All about an Author’’
Neal: I would suggest checking out some
of the facebook groups for new authors as they have some really unique stories
out there.
''I am really thankful to Author Neal Amza for sharing his thoughts. It was really nice interacting with such a great and dedicated Author.''
Nita Samantaray
All about an Author
Great interview. Looks like a very interesting writer.
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