What does a day in the life of James Nicol look like when you’re writing?
Where I grew up in Norfolk there were also tons of legends about witches as well – so I t feels like there were always going to be witches in my stories in some way. The Narnia books and Earthsea series were also very special to me, they were my shield and escape from the real world. Yes of course! They were some of my favourites too. Did you read stories about witches and magic when you were younger? Oh and snotlings – are snotlings a theme do you think?Īs a child, I loved The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy and Gobbolino the Witch’s Cat by Ursula Moray Williams. Just when things improve in one part of her life something else nose dives! Poor Wyn – I’m such a mean author! There are misunderstandings with friends and family and misplaced trust. Arianwyn, like all of us, has peaks and troughs in her self- confidence throughout the series. What would you say the main themes in your stories are?įriendship is a huge theme in all three books, as is triumph over adversity and self-belief. Cover and interior design by Steve WellsĬover and inside illustrations by Daniela Terrazzini
It doesn’t feel entirely like goodbye to me. And I might go back and visit them again sometime – I don’t feel like I’ll never see them again. But, I’m pleased with how we leave things at the end of the third book. Wyn, Salle, Colin and Bob have filled my life pretty much since 2012, so leaving them does feel a bit strange. Oh it’s a real mixture – there’s huge excitement that the three books are done – I wrote a trilogy! But a touch of sadness. What were your feelings about writing the final book in the trilogy? Was it like saying goodbye to old friends? And then in the midst of all this someone very dear to Arianwyn is abducted…!
Oooh that’s tough, but Arianwyn is faced with a host of strange winter traditions she’s not familiar with for a start and there’s the mystery surrounding Gimma and the council of elders still troubling her. Without giving too much away, can you tell us a bit about your new book A Witch Come True? What new adventures can we expect for Arianwyn? Here he talks about the final book in his wonderful trilogy, his favourite books and his top tips for budding writers… Find out more about James Nicol here! James Nicols is the author of The Apprentice Witch, A Witch Alone and A Witch Come True.
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