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The Tydareus Kingdom, Alliance of Nations follows twin princes in a tale of epic proportions as they navigate the wreckage of a long lineage of family secrets and power struggles. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
The Inspiration for the story was the ending of the Game of Thrones TV Series. I have always loved the fantasy world of Kings and Queens and decided to create my own fantasy world. As I sat down to write the Alliance of Nations, the plot seemed to drive itself from one kingdom to the next.
What intrigues you about this time period enough to write such a thrilling period piece?
As I stated, I love the fantasy world of royalty with Kings and Queens and wizardry. From King Author and Sir Lancelot to Game of Thrones and the many different kings portrayed in the books, I think the fantasy worlds offer a break from reality with dragons, stonemen, etc. Although, I chose not to add mythical creatures and other type animalistic avatars, I do find them interesting. However, I sometimes have a more difficult time relating to books with such characters, which is why I chose to maintain humanlike characters with emotional conflicts on a more personal level relatable to common people. Also, I’m not such a big fan of The House of Dragon Prequel. I haven’t read the books, but I think the series feels rushed and lacks the time development of the plot and characters. That is why I took the time to create realistic plots and focus on character development so that readers could relate to the characters on a more personal level and connect with their personalities whether good, bad or indifferent. It was important to maintain in-depth situations that followed each character’s persona. Of course that made for a much longer read, but I hope that the intrigue and thrill of both plot and characters made the book feel less cumbersome in length.
Were you able to achieve everything you wanted with the characters in the novel?
Yes, as each character came to life, so to speak, each person’s persona felt natural and unforced. From Stavros and his twin to the different kings, it was important that their persona was relatable and realistic. Although I didn’t particularly like each character’s persona, I think it made for a more intriguing plot with relatable twists and emotional conflict. It was important that readers form an emotional attachment to the characters as the story progressed, whether perceived as an antagonistic protagonist, a villain, or a heartfelt protagonist that drives the story forward while overcoming challenges.
Can we look forward to seeing the follow-up to this novel? What are you currently working on?
Yes, the follow-up sequel is The Tydareus Kingdom, A Nation of Slaves which delves more into the lives of the slaves as these 3 kingdoms continue on the path to war. The final book is entitled The Tydareus Kingdom, A War of Three Nations, which of course will follow the lives of the kings as they progress through the war. I’m currently working on the sequel to The Women’s Meeting entitled, Saga of My Scars, The Aftermath of Life’s Wounds which follows Dr. Angela Morrison through her quest for answers to her life as presented by the 3 different personalities. The Women’s Meeting revealed her Renee Lindsey personality to Dr. Morrison forcing her to confront the truths of her childhood, adoption, abuse, etc. Unknown by Dr. Morrison, she finds herself entangled in conflict with a newly emerging personality, Erin Philips. Unlike Renee, Erin has her own ideas about taking over Dr. Angela Morrison’s life—determined to eliminate all other personas and assert herself entirely. Erin is determined to avenge the people responsible for the abuse and degradation of Angela, Renee and herself even if that means destroying Angela in the process.
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The imminent invasion by Kadir, the brother exiled to the Western Island, forces Arius and Acuitius to seek an alliance with the Eastern Shore Kings—Matteo, Obasi, and Basili—to safeguard their western borders and train their soldiers in an Army that has not experienced combat in centuries. However, these three Eastern Shore Kings, notorious tyrants of their lands, harbor their own ambitions and agenda. They aim to overthrow the Tydareus Kingdom, destroy the brothers, and seize control, regardless of the cost.
Ultimately, this may escalate into a war between the three nations. “Alliance of Nations” delves into the lives of these six kings as they navigate the complexities of forming alliances through marriages and conflicts that threaten to derail their strategies for a successful union.
The Tydareus Kingdom, Alliance of Nations
J.E. London’s The Tydareus Kingdom is an ambitious epic that plunges the reader into a richly woven tapestry of royal intrigue, betrayal, and political ambition across a sprawling, multi-regional empire. The story traces the legacy of the Tydareus lineage, beginning with the wreckage and rise of Quintus Tydareus and evolving into the tangled fates of his descendants—particularly the twin princes Stavros and Kratos. The narrative winds through a maze of kingdoms, love affairs, family secrets, and brutal power struggles, culminating in a saga that is both grand in scale and intimate in its emotional complexity.
I enjoyed the intensity of the prose. London doesn’t ease you in; she drops you into a storm of evocative language and raw human drama. The writing is rich, even poetic at times, and while that style can be beautiful, it occasionally teeters on excess. Still, there’s no denying its power. There’s a sense of fatalism baked into the world, and London’s vivid imagery makes you feel every betrayal, every oath, every secret.
What I truly enjoyed was the relationship between the twin princes. Stavros and Kratos are magnetic in their contrast. Stavros is a tyrant-in-the-making, all ego and rage, while Kratos is introspective and torn by duty. Their first scene together in the vineyard set the tone—raw, physical, tense with unspoken history. I found myself siding with Kratos often, especially as Stavros descended further into cruelty. The tension between them is Shakespearean, and that dynamic carries much of the novel’s emotional weight. There were moments when the dialogue veered into melodrama, and the frequent physical and verbal brutality was almost too much. But maybe that’s the point—this kingdom is built on blood and silence.
Then there’s the character of Avana, the queen. Her story gutted me. She’s caught between the title of royalty and the reality of being stripped of agency in a patriarchal, violent court. Her scenes with King Arius are some of the most difficult to read, especially when he asserts dominance not just politically but physically. The abuse and the gaslighting is brutal. I felt genuine anger, and sadness, and helplessness for her. London doesn’t shy away from depicting the consequences of power in the hands of those who abuse it, and while it’s hard to stomach, it’s also honest. She’s trying to survive in a world that constantly tells her she’s expendable.
The Tydareus Kingdom is a harrowing and layered portrait of human ambition and moral collapse. It’s not for the faint of heart. If you’re looking for a fairy tale, this isn’t it. But if you’re drawn to political drama, moral gray zones, and character-driven epics where no one is safe and every choice has weight, then this book delivers. I’d recommend it to fans of Game of Thrones or The Witcher—people who don’t mind getting dirty in the trenches of family legacy, loyalty, and betrayal.
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