Author Interview with Justin Germain

Author Bio Demitrios Lopez is a lecturer of both Ancient Greek and Latin. He lives with his beautiful daughter and puppy dog in Texas. Demitrois grew up in the 80s. As a child, he loved He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. In fact, book I of the Σ Series began as He-Man fan fiction. As he grew, Demitrios lost himself in the Conan the Barbarian stories of Robert E. Howard. Seeing 1982’s Conan the Barbarian film had a major impact on his love of genre fiction. Later, Braveheart inspired him to be a student of history. As an undergraduate, someone handed Demitrios a copy of Steven Pressfield’s Gates of Fire. That book changed the course of his life. Those who know the writers and films mentioned above can easily see their influence on the Σ Series. Follow the Σ Series in Book I: Thumos Rising, and Women of the Red Sky, a short story set in the world of the Σ series, although not directly related. Book II: Thumos Furens is coming in early 2025. Connect with Justin Germain Amazon Website Timestamps 00:15 Introduction 2:40 What is your book about? 5:39 What inspired you to write your books? 8:16 Who is your book for? 10:23 How long have you been writing? 12:36 What is your schedule when you are writing a book? 14:07 Is there anything you need in your writing space to help you stay focused? 15:44 Do you have a favorite writing snack or drink? 16:46 What books do you personally enjoy reading? 19:01 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become a writer? 22:20 What books did you grow up reading? 24:31 Now as an adult do you have any favorite series or authors? 26:35 What would you tell someone just starting to read again? 28:28 What advice would you give to someone just starting to write their own book? 33:03 Any additional comments? 35:43 Where is the best place for our readers to connect with you? Links Support the Podcast https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ripollsworkshop Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/30a7be3e81ef/69wqrzezob   Follow us Ripollsworkshop Reads Podcast Instagram https://instagram.com/ripollsworkshopreadspodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Ripollsworkshop Reads Website https://www.ripollsworkshopreads.com/about-contact Ripollsworkshop Reads YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ripollsworkshopreads   Ripollsworkshop Reads Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ripollsworkshopreads   Our Host Courtney Ripoll-McBride https://www.instagram.com/theripollsworkshop/   Music Created/Episode Mastered By: Patrick McBride https://www.instagram.com/patmcbride_bass