An Interview With a Writer: Travis Bieda

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Welcome Adventurers! Today I have a special treat for you. I have guest blogger and fellow author

Travis Bieda a.k.a T.C.Bieda. He 's here to talk to us about his upcoming book Providence and is the first in the Sanctum of Aevum series. Expected to be out summer/fall 2017.

Tell my adventurers about the world you created Travis.

Well, I decided to mix fantasy and scifi with a space opera. I wanted to avoid typical Earth settings and our known universe, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that Earth is not a part of this universe, I wanted to create a world beyond ours. The galaxy is known as Rudianos and contains four major species that make up the galactic community. The Kah’maheed a reptilian birdlike species, the Amaki, a canine species, the Desmog, an amphibian species, and of course Humanity.

Book one however is set on a desolate world known as Initium. I like to use my blurb to get across the purpose of the first book. Book one is more of a back story to another plot and the characters themselves. Book two tackles the major plot more so head on.

Initium, a world decimated by an unexplained war, is nearly under the control of a fierce, highly advanced, and mysterious group known as Aeos. Uncertain if Aeos is actually human, the last of the resistance, a few thousand soldiers, remain hidden in an underground bunker on the far side of the planet, until one day a signal comes through.

A code capable of deciphering Aeos technology and language appears to the remaining survivors allowing them access to the enemy database. With new intelligence gathered they are left with two options: wait to die underground or go out in a blaze of glory on a daring suicide mission.

With a stubborn will and sense of undying hope Saber Aletheia, the leader of an elite team known as Night Sky Fires, and his two close friends, Kyle Kenkade, a man of luck, and Sirus, a sarcastic fellow, lead the charge for the final desperate plan. With all hopeful eyes on the legendary team of making the impossible possible, Night Sky Fires attempts to remain intact for one last mission despite falling apart internally.

But not all is what it seems for these humans of Initium. As they journey forward, dark secrets begin to reveal themselves leaving them longing for more answers. The worst part though, is that a new enemy arises more deadly than the last.

The series expands to other worlds, galaxies, and many characters come into play over the course of that time.

It sounds like it's going to be an exciting read. What inspired you to write about this character?

I wanted to share my experiences of life through these characters. So some of them have pieces of me while I added others personalities to them. I wanted to share how close people can be and as they learn and grow their perspectives change and even conflict with those they care about. How one person can see the path as a sure way, but in the eyes of another its something totally different.

Certainly a great message for these days.

And  How long has this character been in your thoughts?

Well, technically I created the characters back in early 2010. But they weren’t actually written down until roughly 2012. So about 5 years now.

What is the one trait you wished you shared with your main character?

Well since Sirus, Kyle, and Saber are the main characters, I’d say Sirus’ witty and sarcastic attitude, Kyle’s compassion, and Saber’s resolve.

Thank you for joining us Travis. And I hope my Adventurers will be keeping and eye out for your book Providence, coming in summer/fall 2017.