Remembering Demons follows a man trapped in an asylum with no memory of his past, haunted by visions and surrounded by physicists who may or may not be just as lost as he is. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

As I have no background in creative writing, it was something of a fluke. After talking about my idea for what would become The God Cycle trilogy with my father-in-law’s wife, I just sat down and started. I have always been fascinated by asylums. That may be why it started there.

What intrigues you about the horror and dark fantasy genres that led you to write this book?

I’ve always felt that if the fantastical elements of fantasy turned out to be true, they would invariably have to also be laced with horror. I am not of the grimdark mindset that all people are essentially morally gray, but I do think that dark fantasy offers an important alternative to more classic heroic fantasy.

What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?

With The God Cycle I wanted to present my ideas for how the fantastical could co-exist with modern day science, (physics in particular) by filling the many knowledge gaps that exist both in quantum mechanics and cosmology with magic and gods. I am fascinated by these scientific subjects and it was very important to me that these unknowns of modern science are dealt with faithfully.

Moreover, I wanted to combine the former with a deeply personal tale of pain and loss as experienced by the main character. I have often felt that the main character’s emotions were giving too short thrift in classical fantasy, perhaps to further plot development at the expense of character. I wanted to make sure to give the character’s emotions room to breathe.

Where does the story go in the next book and where do you see it going in the future?

I am currently editing book two of The God Cycle, Fighting Angels. The main character has inherited many problems from the conclusion of book one. Dealing with these issues will invariably lead to the setup for book three, Breaking Gods, in which the multiverse is explained and ultimately hangs in the balance. Anyone interested in a taste of what’s at stake can download my free short story, Catching Spiders, at my website. The short story takes place between books two and three, but is a non-spoiler stand-alone filled with clues that will make reading the books even more intriguing. The main character’s essential role in each book is perhaps best exemplified by my tongue-in-cheek subtitles for books one, two, and three, namely: Who is Daryl (book one)? What is Daryl (book two)? Why is Daryl (book three)?

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