Hi there! My name is Aidan Lucid. I’m 38 years old and I’m from Ireland. In 2002, I had a religious experience and have been writing since then with a number of my works appearing in local and international anthologies and magazines. One of my life-long dreams came true when I worked as a film critic for my local newspaper, The Kerryman.
My debut YA fantasy novel, The Lost Son, was published last year. The sequel will be released late this year or early spring of 2021. Also coming out later this year is a horror novella, The Scavenger. Back in 2007, I wrote and self-published a book of poetry titled, A Viking’s Prayer.
Where available:
The Lost Son is available to purchase at this link:
The book trailer for my novel can be seen here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZZUiKyn2lY
You can visit my official website:
What sets your book apart from all others?
I think it’s my writing style. It was always drilled into us by our English teachers that we should make our stories as visual as possible. For me, I took it one step further and tried to make it an experience for the reader; making what they’re reading seem like a mini-movie playing out in their minds.
Who is your target market, who should be reading your book?
Right now, I’m writing fantasy so the YA audience is my intended market, although adults like it too. However, I’m also dabbling in the horror genre so that’s a potential new audience as well.
What advice do you have to offer in support of other authors?
Try your hand at writing everything. Soon you’ll find one or two genres that you’re very comfortable with and enjoy working in those. Don’t try to copy anyone else’s style. Nobody wants another J.K Rowling, Dan Brown or Tom Clancy. Be your own person. Practice, practice, practice, hone your craft and soon you’ll have developed your own unique style.
What is your genre of choice and why? How did you come to write in that particular genre or niche?
I love fantasy, horror and mind, body, spirit. As a kid, I loved King Arthur stories and old Irish fables. In 2002, I began my journey as an author and tried everything. Fantasy and horror proved to be genres that really fit my writing style.
How’d you come about discovery of your writing talent, gift or ability?
After beginning to say a special prayer called, “The Holy Rosary” in 2002, it was as if a vault in my mind had been unlocked. The result was a plethora of stories came tumbling out and I felt that these had to be written down. Two years later, I plucked up the courage to send out my articles, poems etc. and seven items were published in 2004. This was the sign I needed to show that being an author was my ideal career.
What are your future writing endeavors? What’s next on your authorship agenda?
As already stated, I’m working on the sequel to, The Lost Son. Also my debut horror novella, The Scavenger, is set to come out late in 2020. I’m also working on a movie/TV script for, The Lost Son, too.
Indie/Self-Published Author and/or Traditionally Published? What do you favor more and why?
As a traditionally published author, I do find that it’s satisfying to say that a publisher actually chose to publish my work instead of me having to self-publish. With that said, I am going to dabble in self-publishing once more with The Scavenger. There is a lot of freedom in self-publishing as you get to cut out the middle man but you do have to do all the work yourself too, such as formatting the manuscript, uploading it to Amazon, Kobo etc. and making corrections yourself too.
What’s the greatest compliment that you ever received regarding your literary accomplishments and what did this remark do for you, how did it transform your life or your writing?
When I set out in 2002 to become an author, it was my goal to make my stories like movies. Recently, someone who edited some of my work, said that reading my novel was like watching a film in their mind. Readers love my fast-paced style. So it seems that I’ve achieved my goals. It’s a relief that people like my work and that means so much to me considering all the time and effort I put in.
What do you hope to accomplish with your literary creation? What change or enlightenment do you want to bring about in your reader if any?
It’s my hope that my books take people away from the mundane and sometimes frightening reality, allowing them to get lost in exciting adventures. Also to authors who are facing rejection after rejection, I’d like them to know that giving up is never an option. Look at how many times J.K. Rowling was turned down. She rose above that and went on to forge a fantastic career for herself. Yes, J.K. may be one of the few exceptions but she could have very easily given up. If the first book doesn’t do so well, then write another one. If you love and believe in your work, soon others will too.