Dragon Soul Press had the chance to interview Sandy R. Stuckless, an author featured in DSP’s Dragon Flight and A Winter Kiss.

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1. Introduce yourself.
   My name is Sandy R. Stuckless, Canadian writer of science fiction and fantasy. I live in the Greater Toronto Area with my wife and kids. We have a small house and three cats. I love being outdoors, whether it’s camping, hiking, or things like that.
2. What prompted you to begin writing?
   I was a voracious reader as a kid, and I’ve always had stories bouncing around in my head. I just decided to start writing them down.
3. Do you have a favorite story or poem you’ve written? What’s it about?
   Probably my first short story Redemption’s Beacon, about a recovering alcoholic and a haunted lighthouse.
4. How many projects do you have planned over the next few years? Tell us about one.
   I’m currently working on book 2 of my scifi thriller series ‘Janik Brynn Chronicles’, but I’m really excited about this married monster hunter series I’m working on. It’s about a married couple who work for a secret society of paladins hunting down and eliminating various monsters. The first book is set in Bucharest and involves Dracula.
   I can’t wait to see those books in print.
5. What is your writing process like?
   I’m a long-hand writer who under writes a lot. Much of my earlier drafts are dialog heavy and it usually takes several passes to get all the detail and worldbuilding in. I’m trying to hone that skill a little bit to do it faster, but like everything else writing-related, it’s a process.
6. Where do you draw inspiration from?
   Everywhere, really. Pictures, song lyrics, a line of text on social media. Anything can spark a story idea. It’s what happens after that’s magic.
7. Who is your favorite author / what is your favorite book?
   Right now, it’s probably Brandon Sanderson, or Jim Butcher. I discovered the Dresden Files books late and am really enjoying them. Also, Kevin Hearne’s Iron Druid series on audiobook is amazing. Highly recommend.
8. What is one goal you have for your writing future?
   It’s always been a dream to see one of my books on the shelf of a brick-and-mortar bookstore, so I’m working toward that. I’d also like to earn enough to take my wife on a nice European vacation. She works hard and deserves a nice holiday.
9. What do you hope readers enjoy most from your work?
   I just hope they enjoy the story. I’m a big believer in escapism, and if someone reads one of my pieces and can forget their problems for a little while, I’ve done my job. That’s all I can really expect.
10. Where can readers learn more about you?
    Website: https://sandystuckless.wixsite.com/sandyrstuckless
     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SandyRStuckless
     Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sandystuckless
     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandystuckless/