Doorway to Scorn by Dimitrius Jones

 

 

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Welcome to It's Raining Books. What was the hardest scene from your book to write?

I think the hardest scene for me to write was one where one of the main characters argues with his family. I wanted to scream at him to stop being so childish, but he was doing what teens do. They argue and view the world as black and white. They haven’t learned to recognize gray yet.

Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre?

I’ve been reading fantasy since I was a small child. I’ve always been entranced with the wonder of visiting new and exciting worlds full of magic.

I’ve always wanted to tell a story of some kind, and I always wanted to tell my stories in my own worlds filled with their own unique characters, laws, and histories. So, becoming a fantasy writer was always the most logical step.

If you write in more than one genre, how do you balance them?

I think I’m lucky because my other genre is self-help. I say that because the skills I use to practice self-care fuel my creativity for both genres. As for balance, both sides tend to be pretty even at any given moment. Both genres bring me immense joy, so I rarely ever feel like there’s any competition between the two.

What did you enjoy most about writing this book?

I enjoyed getting to build this world so much! There are so many things you haven’t learned yet about Austyria that are waiting to be uncovered.

From the legends, the myths, to the different races, there was so much excitement in putting it all together. I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

What book that you have read has most influenced your life?

My music history textbook from college. I’ve always had a deep love and passion for music, but learning about its origins was mind-blowing.

It had a tremendous influence on me because I was able to read about some of my favorite composers, the struggles and creative setbacks they endured, how everything evolved over time, and how music encompasses so many different aspects of our lives that we don’t think about. It was the dose of perspective I didn’t know I needed.

Tell us a little about yourself? Perhaps something not many people know?

Something many people don’t know is I’ve worked with children for 10 years. I believe I officially retired about 2 years ago. Working with children and getting to shape the future a little was a fantastic ride.

Children are amazing individuals, and through them I gained the most valuable skillset of all time: patience.

Can you tell us something about your book that is not in the summary?

If you love JRPGs, you’ll love this book!

Many in the world of Austyria dream of becoming heroes, gaining classes like Mage, Knight, and Beastmaster. With the power granted to them by the powerful Alrelics, they can level up and accomplish extraordinary feats.

The citizens of Hollo village long for a hero to save them from the malevolent Gate, which disfigures all who see or try to enter it. Lex dreams of becoming a Soldier and leaving his cursed village with his friends, Bibi and Ariel, but his class designation ceremony devolves into absolute disaster. Within days, he’s forced to embark on a journey that will change his destiny forever.

To save his friends, Lex must uncover the mysteries of this mysterious doorway, while keeping his scornful heart in check before it consumes him utterly.

Read an Excerpt

“Lex. You need to run.”

Bibi’s voice is low, just above a whisper. She flips her daggers in her hands until they’re pointing away from her body, something I’ve never seen done before. They’re normally used for stabbing – usually in the most treacherous manner possible – and held with the blade facing up, not down.

“I’m not leaving you here to fight that alone.”

“Then you’re a fool. You can’t help me here, and that cursed weapon you have won’t save you. I don’t even know why you’re still holding onto it.”

“I have potions. If you get hurt, I can at least heal you.”

Bibi doesn’t respond, but I can see the muscles in her shoulders and arms tensing as the shadow man regains his composure and goes completely still. She doesn’t sound like herself. It’s as if she’s a completely different person.

The shadow man points his blade high into the sky, and a strange, smoke-like energy begins to wisp around him. Soon, he is joined by two identical shadow men, each taking a battle stance with swords of their own.

“This is not a fight I plan to win,” Bibi says, and that’s when it dawns on me. She’s trying to buy everyone else time to escape from these things.

“Lex. You need to run.”

Bibi’s voice is low, just above a whisper. She flips her daggers in her hands until they’re pointing away from her body, something I’ve never seen done before. They’re normally used for stabbing – usually in the most treacherous manner possible – and held with the blade facing up, not down.

“I’m not leaving you here to fight that alone.”

“Then you’re a fool. You can’t help me here, and that cursed weapon you have won’t save you. I don’t even know why you’re still holding onto it.”

“I have potions. If you get hurt, I can at least heal you.”

Bibi doesn’t respond, but I can see the muscles in her shoulders and arms tensing as the shadow man regains his composure and goes completely still. She doesn’t sound like herself. It’s as if she’s a completely different person.

The shadow man points his blade high into the sky, and a strange, smoke-like energy begins to wisp around him. Soon, he is joined by two identical shadow men, each taking a battle stance with swords of their own.

“This is not a fight I plan to win,” Bibi says, and that’s when it dawns on me. She’s trying to buy everyone else time to escape from these things.

About the Author:Dimitrius Jones was born and raised in West Texas, much to his eternal annoyance. Despite this, he first picked up the pen at the tender age of six. His first masterpiece was a page-turner was about dolphins that used eye lasers to kill a hurricane. From there, his life took a few twists and turns, but he always found his way back to his trusty notepad.

His next few projects include a self-help book for those who suffer from low self-esteem as well as a full-length fantasy/romance novel to be released sometime in the future. Dimitrius has always, perhaps unsurprisingly, been inspired by the mystery, tragedy, and wonder of fairy tales.

His goal in life is to constantly inspire, amuse, and shed light into the corners of life we didn't know were right in front of us.

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