Author Interview with Reader Views
Hi Nicholas, welcome to Reader Views! What is Warriors of the Red Wolf about, and what was your inspiration for writing the story?
My tongue-in-cheek answer is that the Sacred Wind inspired me to write this, but there is also a measure of truth to that statement. I was inspired by dreams and a deep connection to the natural world. Warriors of the Red Wolf is a story of love for the diverse peoples and places that comprise our world and the fight to protect them from the dark forces that seek to overpower and separate them."
The Sacred Wind plays a crucial role in guiding Mia and her people. How did this mystical element develop, and what deeper meaning does it hold?
The Sacred Wind is a manifestation of the generative life force flowing through the world. It connects all people of goodwill to one another, to the animals, the plants, the earth, and those who have gone before us. It connects our hopes and dreams to the tangible world around us."
Mia’s leadership is both a strength and a burden. What was most important to you in shaping her journey as a leader?
Mia is a great leader because she makes her decisions based on what she knows is best for her people’s prosperity and survival. She loves them all and is a leader, not because she desires wealth, or power, or control of others, but because she sees her leadership as the sacred duty required of her as she develops her ability to communicate with the Sacred Wind."