January 2022

One of the most popular key pieces of advice that successful authors give to up-and-coming writers is to write from what you know. First-time author Jordan Spicer followed that very advice to the letter (no pun) for his new book “Tales of Reverba: A New Ember”.

Having grown up a fan of anime stories, Spicer, who is African American set out to write a fantasy anime story with an African American male main character who also happens to be named, Jordan. He took the advice to heart and we’re excited to feature him in our Author’s Spotlight Series and talk to him about the book.

What inspired you to become a writer?

For as long as I can remember, I have always enjoyed telling stories and thinking of imaginary worlds. I would often take something normal and give it a magical twist or some lore behind it. Like a Slim Jim is a branch from a tree with an edible bark that’s cultivated in a forest.

So, I can’t directly say anything inspired me to become a writer. I think it was just something I always enjoyed doing and as I got older part of me kept longing to write, so I did.

Who is your favorite author?

I would say, Eiichiro Oda, writer of the extremely popular anime “One Piece” would be high on the list. I remember watching One Piece when I was young and even now I still get the same excitement and feelings when I watch the newer episodes and yes even the filler episodes.

Describe your new book “Tales of Reverba” in 30 words or less

It’s a gritty western isekai with notes of progression and dark fantasy, filled with loveable characters, dangerous beasts, intense battles, and goofy situations all set in a vibrant breathing world.

Why should we read it?

If you are a fan of the Isekai genre, progression fantasy, love vibrant worlds, and seeing developed cultures or just want to see more African-American main characters this book is for you.

(For those that don’t know, Isekai is a subgenre of fantasy in which a character is suddenly transported from their world into a new or unfamiliar one.)

What books have influenced your life most?

“The Subtle Knife” (Philip Pullman) holds a special place in my heart, I believe it was the first novel I read and somehow didn’t know the book was the second book in the His Dark Materials series. I’m not sure what about it has made it stick with me all this time. I think it was the idea of being able to leave the modern world and go on an adventure, but I do know the book is always present in my mind.

Make sure to support Jordan Spicer by following him on Twitter and purchasing his new book on Amazon.

Author E. Nigma has had a passion for writing all his life and began his career as a scriptwriter. His talents took him to different creative avenues including video animation but, finally, in 2016 he laid pen to paper to write his first novel “Confessions of a Call Center Junkie – The Diary of Lellow”. His pen hasn’t stopped flowing since then which brings us to his latest “The Professionals” which he plans to turn into a book series.

We chatted with E. Nigma for our Author’s Spotlight series to get to know him and to learn about his new book.

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What inspired you to become a writer?

I’ve always been a storyteller of sorts. I started out writing screenplays because I’m such a movie buff. Transitioning to novels was inevitable. My inspiration comes from great movies, tv shows, and video games I’ve played in the past. Anytime I come across great writing in any form it inspires me to create. My biggest fear, in the beginning, was letting someone read my work, ala George McFly from Back to the Future movies, but eventually, I was able to shake off those fears and share to the world my creative works.

I don’t limit myself to one particular genre because my inspiration can come in many forms. I’ve written all types of genres and subject matters such as Sci-Fi, Urban Fiction, Romance, Diary Themed Books, Police Dramas, Murder Mystery, Social Justice, Domestic Violence, and so much more. All my works are included in one vast universe that I named the #Enigmaverse, meaning all my books and characters are from the same universe (yes, even the Sci-Fi one). That particular inspiration came from the many connected universe-themed shows I’ve seen in the past such as Fargo and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.