Both books revolve around Randy Grames, a 41-year-old electrical design engineer married for 17 years and has two children. Although he loves his family, Randy desperately wants more excitement in his life. One day, after a long week of work, Randy came home depressed, due in part, to his mundane life. With prompting from his wife, Randy went outside to plant a flower garden. While digging in the soil, Randy unearths a silver box with ancient-look designs and language. He opens the box and saw a silver coin, which he later discovered contained magic from Grigard the Wise.
Russ self-published both books with MarketingNewAuthors.com (MANA) and spoke with MANA about his publishing journey:
A: I enjoy writing short stories. Publishing a larger story as a book seemed like a nice challenge.
Q. How did you originally come up with the character, Randy Grames?
A. As funny as it sounds it started as a dream I had one night and I started thinking about it more and worked it into a book.
Q. Who are your writing influences (writers, books, teachers, family, friends)?
A. I enjoy reading and watching all types of action adventure books and movies. I enjoy watching the vast quantity of superhero movies and TV shows that are currently out now. My favorite author to read is R.A. Salvatore and his character series featuring Drizzt Do'Urden, the dark elf.
Q. What type of adventures does Randy Grames embark upon?
A. Multiple secret agent-style action adventures.
Q. What type of person is Randy Grames?
A. Randy would do anything for his family and friends. He always tries to take the high road and do the right thing. He doesn’t use his powers in a bad way, whatsoever, so everyone that works with him always knows they can count on him and trust him.
A. The main character, Randy, goes on adventures to protect the country and his friends and wants nothing in return, no fame or recognition for the great things he does, just the satisfaction that he helped other people.
Q. How much of Randy Grames is a part of Russ Grimes?
A. Randy is an alter ego of me. He is what I wish I could become and not just having his special powers but to be a totally honest and trustworthy person.
Q: What was the most challenging aspect of getting your work completed and ready for the publisher?
A: The initial comments from the reviewer. Even though there are many similarities to my family in this book, it is ultimately fictional. I had to remember not to take the comments and suggestions personally as the reviewer was trying to understand my writing and the concepts I was trying to convey to the reader.
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| Russ Grimes at a book signing |
Q. What are you working on now? Another book in the series or a manuscript with new characters?
A. I am currently mulling around the scope for the third book of the trilogy, but basically a continuation of Book 2 with a few new twists.
Q. What do you want readers to take away from your books?
A. I want readers to be able to take a break from reality and enjoy a good fantasy. I want them to be able to use their imagination to picture Randy in his adventures.
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