Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
I’m Freya Pickard, the author of The Kaerling, an epic dark fantasy series! So far I’ve published 8 volumes of The Kaerling and they’re all linked novellas that tell the tale of four main characters; Otta, Erl, Lored and Tari.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
My latest book is called Fair Wind and it’s the 8th volume of The Kaerling. It tells how the four companions sail to the Isle of Kiros where their quest is impeded! The Kaerling series was inspired many years ago by the idea of creating a fantasy quest that explored the reasons for prejudice…
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
When I create a new draft of a book, I “binge” write. For instance, I tend to write 3 of The Kaerling novellas in one go (which then eventually become one paperback!) I set a month in which I just write. I do very little marketing or admin and definitely no planning! I simply put my headphones on, listen to Disturbed, and just write…
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Tad Williams, JRR Tolkien and David Eddings are the biggest influences on my writing. And, more recently, The Terror by Dan Simmons has been a great inspiration to me.
What are you working on now?
I am finalising Volume 9 of The Kaerling which is due to be released later this year as well as starting to work on the paperback which will contain volumes 7 – 9!
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Don’t give up.
What are you reading now?
I’m re-reading The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien for the first time since I had cancer 7.5 years ago.
What’s next for you as a writer?
Keep writing The Kaerling until it’s finished!
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