Karsa Orlong ( Malazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Erikson). Who-real or fictional-would you say the character reminds you of? He abandons all safety and comfort to journey into a brutal, unforgiving world for a chance to prove his love.

My main character has immense loyalty and is ready to die a hundred thousand times if only to protect those he loves. Not the romantic love that is a staple of the genre. What’s the most distinctive thing about the main character? If that is your kind of adventure, you have found a LION to run with.

You will dance with giant wolves under a red sun, and rest on the beast throne. You will ride wildebeests through haunted jungles and live a dozen lives. You will taste betrayal and wash it down with a sip of vengeance. You will bathe in a storm and find warmth in a blazing bushfire. The story will show you the power of unconditional love and only break your heart when it matters. To those looking for a refreshing setting and culture, a mythical tale of conflicted heroes, intricate plotting, and blockbuster action. What’s the main reason someone should really read this book? Half A Lion is inspired by, and taps into, that rich vein of legends and folklore.

Even more, I would listen to my grandfather tell stories of our tribe and family, of personal legends (like an ancestor who fought off a tiger with bare hands and earned the moniker HAND OF A TIGER, a name I inherited), and gruesome battles (like magically burying the raiders of a rival army and allowing one survivor to return with the demoralizing news that stopped further incursions). How could I be poor when I had magical powers going to a boarding school for the gifted ( Harry Potter), or a mysterious man who recently came into some fortune and seeks revenge ( The Count of Monte Cristo)? I sought refuge in those stories. As a kid growing up in a small town and a lowly neighborhood, I never knew we were poor, even though my mother constantly reminded me of it. What inspired you to write the book? A particular person? An event? What’s the book about? Give us the “pitch”.Īpocalypto meets Game of Thrones in this blockbuster debut about a land trapped in eternal warfare and a young warrior who must rise above the clash of princes to bring a new age. What is the name of the book and when was it published? HALF A LION received a 4+ star review, making it an IndieReader Approved title.įollowing find an interview with author Palle E.K.

Half a Lion by Palle E.K. Oswald