Obesseus Feast of Legends follows a hungry hero who, in order to save his world from the war that his former best friend is starting he has to learn the mysterious art of Slam-Fu. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?

The inspiration came from wanting to build a world where humor, heart, and absolute chaos could coexist. I grew up loving stories where ordinary things—like food—could become extraordinary. Snackland began as a simple joke, but the more I built it, the more it became a living universe with its own politics, rivalries, and deep history.

Obesseus represents unfiltered joy. He’s messy, impulsive, and determined to defend flavor itself. The setup came from imagining what happens when the world tries to regulate joy—and one hero refuses.

How did you come up with the idea for the antagonist in this story, and how did it change as you wrote?

There are many antagonists in the Slam-Fu series.   Here are just a few examples.

Monica Mango

Originally, Obesseus’s best friend. Her fall from fun to fanaticism wasn’t planned; it naturally grew from her obsession with “reforming” Snackland. Instead of being evil, she becomes misguided to the point of danger.
Her “Juice Regime” came from exploring how righteousness can twist into extremism.

King Billy Blueberry

Billy rose from jealousy—he’s the ruler who believes Obesseus stole the spotlight that should have been his. As I wrote him, his character deepened into a symbol of insecurity, pride, and the fear of being forgotten. His conflict shows the darker side of leadership.

Espearagas, God of Vegetables

Espearagas was built as the ultimate escalation. He doesn’t want balance—he wants to wipe out flavor entirely. Writing him allowed me to explore how power can become detached from humanity (or food-manity). His declaration of war on flavor gave the series a mythic, epic direction.

Julian Jellybean

Julian is the trickster, the wildcard, the candy-coated menace who stirs chaos across all arcs. He wasn’t even planned originally—he forced his way into the story through sheer personality. Now he’s the thread that ties the conflicts together.

As the series grew, each villain evolved to represent a different kind of conflict—personal, political, emotional, or mythological.

Several more villains are coming, and the chaos will continue. My favorite villain is King Billy Blueberry. His character represents judging others, which is what many people do. Obesseus doesn’t care about being judged; he only cares about protecting what he loves. He loves snacks and Snackland.  The Slam-Fu series is a fun way to remind people always to be themselves.

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

Three big themes anchor the series:

Identity vs. Expectation

Obesseus is unapologetically himself in a world constantly judging him. His journey reinforces that authenticity matters more than fitting in.

The Danger of Extremes

Every villain is extreme in a different direction—too strict, too jealous, too powerful, too chaotic. This allows kids to understand that balance is healthier than obsession.

Friendship Under Pressure

Monica’s transformation is emotional. Billy’s resentment is relatable. Julian’s chaos tests loyalties. Espearagas’s war forces everyone to choose sides.

These dynamics let younger readers grasp how friendships and alliances shift.

And of course, flavor vs. control is the heart of the comedy.

I hope the series continues in other books. If so, where will the story take readers? 

There are going to be a lot more food wars.  The next Obesseus book is going to be Operation Gravy Blockade.  I plan to release that in 2026.  What happens when Obesseus has to deal with the consequences of being Snackland’s symbol of rebellion? I plan to add a new faction to Snackland. Stay tuned for Operation Gravy Blockade.

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