Inspired By a Dream

Mar 21

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J.C. Brennan Author Interview

A Fine Line: The Beginning follows a dying Union soldier rescued by a supernatural healer, sending him into a life where the veil between the living and the otherworldly grows thin. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

Believe it or not, this story was inspired by a dream I had. I have other books that were inspired the same way. So, now I have a notebook and pen by my bed.

What are some things that you find interesting about the human condition that you think make for great fiction?

The human condition is a fascinating topic. In my view, humans are the most intriguing creatures on Earth. The human condition encompasses the shared experiences, emotions, and challenges common to everyone. It also includes the essential characteristics and significant events of human life, such as birth, death, and morality. Exploring these traits and events can bring realism to a story. Manipulating these elements and transforming them into something more powerful captures the essence of what many of us aspire to be or the abilities we wish we had. I particularly enjoy tapping into these emotions to create compelling fictional narratives.

In fantasy novels, it’s easy to get carried away by the magical powers of characters. How did you balance the use of supernatural powers?

I explore the interplay between superpowers and real-life situations, such as love, loss, birth, death, and the internal and external conflicts of morality. My emphasis is more focused on personal dilemmas rather than societal disputes or global crises. Personal moral conflicts usually stem from individual choices, making them relatable to everyone.

Is this the first book in the series? If so, when is the next book coming out and what can your fans expect in the next story?

Readers of A Fine Line Series will not have to wait long. A Fine Line: The Awakening is currently on pre-order and will be released on the 26th of March.

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One by one they were pulled together.
Not by chance, but by design…
The Crew was formed, and their fate was sealed.

From multi-award-winning author J.C. Brennan comes a new edition of the A Fine Line series, starting with Book 1: The Beginning—a dark fantasy epic where history bleeds into myth, and survival demands a descent into the abyss.

May 1864
The Battle of Pickett’s Mill
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Union soldier William T. Healthaway should have died in the mud, his body lost among the thousands littering Georgia’s blood-soaked earth. But fate… or something far darker… intervenes.

Rescued by a healer with uncanny gifts and his clairvoyant wife, William is thrust into a world where the veil between the living and the otherworldly grows thin.

In the war’s aftermath, he becomes the catalyst that binds an unlikely Crew—each drawn by unseen forces toward a fateful destiny, their paths shaped by whispers from powers unknown, guiding them toward a purpose they cannot yet understand.

The shadows stir.
The hour is late.

What secrets lie buried in their past?
What awaits them in the gathering dark?
And what price must they pay for a destiny they can’t escape?

Meet William and the Crew.
Your journey into the unknown begins now.

Blending the visceral grit of historical fiction with the creeping dread of gothic horror, J.C. Brennan’s A Fine Line Series is a masterclass in dark fantasy. For fans of The Terror and Between Two Fires, this epic saga weaves brotherhood, fate, and eldritch horror into a story as enduring as it is unforgettable.

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