Interview with author Anthony Farina
A little bit about (Angels In Sadar City)
When the 4th Infantry Division from Fort Carson was deployed to Iraq in 2007, the men found themselves in a city known as a safe haven for criminals and terrorists. No other allied forces had dared enter Sadr City to suppress the insurgents. The area of Sadr City is an untamed city inhabited by nearly two and a half million people, some of whom found safety and comfort in the protection offered by the United States Army. Their task was to build a wall to contain the enemy inside the city. How could they wall off an entire city while being shot at by the enemy at the same time?
Discover what the media did not report in its coverage of the War on Terror. This is the true story of the last battle for Baghdad through the eyes of an infantry soldier as he leads his men to accomplish an important strategic initiative against insurmountable odds. Join the soldiers of the "Beaver Platoon" in the battles they fight in the streets of Baghdad and within their own souls. These are the miracles that saved the men of Charlie Company and transformed the life of one of its leaders forever.
The Interview
1.)What was your favorite part that you wrote in
the book?
1.- My favorite part of the
book was the Prologue. This is the place where I bear my soul for the reader to
see how traumatizing the war can be and what I was able to do to overcome some
very destructive life habits.
2.) I know you're working on another book. How is
that going, as far as storyline and the editing process?
2.-The third book I am working on is called The 11th Muse. It is a
romantic comedy about a writer, who gets a visit from the Mythological Muse.
The muse ends up falling in love with the writer and giving him unique
inspiration. Later in the story however, the writer falls in love with a mortal
woman and the Muse pulls his ability to write. He has to figure out how to get
rid of the Muse for good while being able to write naturally.
Currently the book is in the 3rd act, or final stage. It will go
to editing in March and then production a few months later. The reviews for
this book so far have been amazing, with tons of positive feedback.
3.) What is your favorite literary element, and
how did you incorporate it into your story?
3.- For Angels in Sadr City,
it was point of view. I wrote the book as a first-hand account of the battle of
Sadr City in 2008. The famous Navy Seal Sniper had a number of confirmed kills
during this battle. For the Muse, I would say conflict. The book is based off a
failing writer, who becomes famous only to have his ability stripped. He is
either fighting off a crazed fan, trying to make the girl of his dreams fall in
love, or get rid of a muse. The ending is going to be everything short of epic.
4.) What are you doing to inspire future authors?
4.-I either speak publicly
at Libraries and schools about writing, or if an aspiring author comes to me
with questions, I make sure I take the time to write them in detail, even going
as far as making sure they start the writing and outline process correctly. One
technique I am very familiar with and use is called Word Painting. This
technique relates the artist Claude Monet and his effective use of painting
things as they are happening, to how one should write. So the more effective
the description, the more you can draw the reader into the story. That is the
basis of all my teachings.
5.) How do you define yourself?
5.- I define myself as an
artist, plain and simple. I play the piano, write, and study other artists any
chance I get.
6.) What advice would you give to young aspiring
authors?
6.- My advice to aspiring
authors is to not give up. Read...read as much as you can on anything you can.
You will develop a unique style by doing this. Reading is just as important as
setting a disciplined schedule of writing every day. Finally, if you are having
trouble continuing writing a current piece, do ten minute increments. Sit down
at the computer, and type out every thought that comes to your mind for ten
minutes. If the story is not flowing by then...walk away for the day. But do
this every day until your rough draft is finished.
Sites to purchases Anthony's book...
Anthony Farina I wanted to thank you for taking your time, doing this interview with me! I was so excited when you said that you would. I'm excitedly waiting for your next book, and good luck with the rest of the process!
Smile,
Austin Caine-Cook
Looking At Lit
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