Kristofor Hellmeister: To be honest, I pray a lot, spend time outside with my son, hang out with my wife, journal my emotions, enjoy the small moments like a beautiful day or a walk in the sunshine. What are you doing to de-stress during the pandemic? Is there any coping mechanism you’d recommend (or NOT recommend)? Most of us are just trying to do the best we can to get through the day. People are complicated, and very few are wholly good or completely evil. I don’t like to write purely evil characters because this is usually not realistic and feels like a disservice to his character development.Īlexis Lantgen: Yes, I generally think it’s better to write complex characters. My least favorite character? I’d say Rais, who is purely evil. It’s always fun to develop his chapters and to see how he interacts with other characters. He’s fiery and doesn’t take no for an answer. Kristofor Hellmeister: My favorite character is Damien. Who is your favorite character in your book? What do you like about them? (or, which character do you hate most and why) It makes characters feel too safe, as though they’re never really in danger.
I think a realistic character carries emotional, physical, or psychological struggles.Īlexis Lantgen: I also fid the impervious trope incredibly annoying. I don’t necessarily hate the trope of using nautical terms, but I certainly understand why I needed to put my own spin on it!Īnother trope I don’t agree with is making your characters impervious.
Kristofor Hellmeister: I once wrote a short story that was science fiction and the editor returned it to me and told me to stop “using nautical terms,” to describe space flight. Lewis, Bradbury, George Orwell, Brian Jacques and many others! What are some tropes of fiction in your genre that you love/hate? Why? Kristofor Hellmeister: My writing has been influenced by a number of great authors including C.S. I hope you enjoy my writing!Īlexis Lantgen: One of my friends, Sarah Mensinga, is also from Canada, and I’m a teacher too! What book or books have most influenced you as a writer? I am a teacher, but can honestly say that teaching never feels like a job. When I'm not writing or reading, I am outside taming my backyard, or golfing with my brothers, or going for a run. I enjoy reading science fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, military fiction, and nonfiction-especially history or leadership focused. We are actually expecting our second child-a baby boy-who will arrive in August. I live with my beautiful wife, Kristie, and my son, Maddox. I was born in Canada but have since moved all the way to a small town near Atlanta, GA. Kristofor Hellmeister: I'm an alien-a legal alien. My next interview is with Kristofor Hellmeister! Tell us about yourself! What would you like readers to know about you?
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