Interview with Lee Wilson, Author of "The Last
Hybrid: Bloodline of Angels."
1. What is the
story behind the story for "The Last Hybrid"?
When we're teenagers, most of us feel that anything is
possible. The world
is full of endless possibilities and it's often
overwhelming as to what
direction we should go. It was during those days for me
back in the 1990's
that the main character for "The Last Hybrid"
came to life in my mind.
During a church class, a youth minister had mentioned the
Nephilim, a race
of angel/human hybrids who, according to the Bible in
Genesis 6, existed
on the earth before the flood. That fascinated me and
dreams about those
people followed. It was in those dreams that Daniel, the
main character in
the book, and the girl who would be thrown into his
world, Hannah, were
born. To read more on the Nephilim go to
2. What was the
most challenging aspect of writing "The Last Hybrid"?
Deciding what to include in the first book. The story is
so complex since,
as of now, it's been nearly 20 years in the making. I had
to determine the
starting point and the end for the first book. I also had
to determine
what details to share without giving away too much for
the future or the
past since the book will likely go in both directions in
the future.
3. Describe your
writing schedule. Do you outline? Any habits?
Oh geez. My schedule is a stream of consciousness. I
write after I've felt
it well up inside. I prefer to write at night or during
the day with a cup
of black coffee but my schedule makes it difficult to
plan time dedicated
to writing. I am able to do that but it's a rare event. I
usually take the
day as it comes and if/when I find time to write I do so.
I take notes on
my cell phone so that the time when I'm able to write is
productive. And
music, I've got to have music while I write. Nothing is
as distracting as
the sound of my fingers pecking the keyboard.
4. What is your
advice for aspiring writers?
Take your time to make sure the book is fully developed.
Don't just throw
something out there because you've got "cover
fever." If it's worth doing
it's worth being done correctly and worth giving time
enough to culture in
your mind and on paper. Good stories can always be made
better and good
writing can always be smoothed out and made more
interesting. Don't
sacrifice that just because you want to get something out
there. If you
haven't been able to get an agent or publisher, don't
decide to simply
self-publish until after you've gone to workshops, read
books on writing
and made other efforts at making your manuscript as good
as it can be.
Then if you don't get traction in the industry, consider
publishing it
yourself. Either way, you'll have a better product than
if you rush.
5. What are you
working on now?
The sequel. And some screenplays.
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