Last year I met writer Jim Gourley at the Free Comic Book Day event at Comics 2 Games in Florence, Kentucky. We had an interesting conversation about history and research. We’ve stayed in touch and recently he asked me if he could interview me for his blog Swords & Script. He asked me some of the most interesting questions about my story that I’ve ever been asked, mostly about the war aspect. I hope you enjoy it! It’s unlike any of the other interviews I’ve done. This is Part 1 of 2.
I tried not to think too much on war and politics when I was younger, kind of simple like what you mentioned in your interview. The way I think has changed dramatically in the last year though, with politics, the economy, and well, general reading about the Revolutionary War.
It’s amazing how learning about the past can shape your opinion about the present, and even future.
I look forward to Part 2.
Great interview. I can’t wait for part 2. The comment on society needing to understand history resonated with me. I had just been sent a link to the current Army History, where Marshall made a call for more history education in 1939 that still seems relevant today (p 42, http://www.history.army.mil/armyhistory/AH75(W).pdf ).
Excellent interview. Eager for part 2. It’s always wonderful to hear the writer’s opinions on what they are writing about. This interview seems very unique as you are being asked some pretty deep questions compared to some other interviews.
Can’t wait for the next update, Lora! : )
They are pretty unique questions. Great interview. Keep us updated on part 2! :)
I just want to say I am a big X-Men comic fan too :)
Wow, this was a really interesting read. The questions were definitely ones that aren’t usually asked XD
In my literature class, we’ve been reading and discussing Tim O’Brien’s novel Going After Cacciato, which, of course, included a lot of the psychological effects of war on soldiers (and much about war in general, it taking place at Vietnam and all), so I guess you can say I’ve had a lot of those things on my mind lately.
Also, on your art inspiration, I think I went through something similar, too XD