Doorway to Scorn by Dimitrius Jones

Doorway to Scorn

by Dimitrius Jones

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GENRE: Fantasy

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BLURB:

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.

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Excerpt :

Oedorius notices the commotion and stalks towards us, the other guards following closely behind him. Soon, he reaches us, and Ariel’s soft whimpers have become loud, wailing sobs. Oedorius calmly stops and stares down at her, and I’m certain I see a glint of amusement in his eyes.

“You are Ariel Branderford?” he asks.

“You’re not taking her.”

I blink, and Lex is between Ariel and Oedorius, his arms spread out to bar his approach. I position myself in front of Ariel, still crouched on the floor, and Oedorius sighs before sheathing his sword. He considers us for a moment before glancing back at one of the guards.

“Kent. Be quick.”

“Those who would defy the hands of time, be hidden from its eternal grasp. Hold!”

My body shivers as I leap to my feet. No! Not that spell! I race towards its source, hoping I can at least knock the spellcaster off balance so it won’t have a chance to be fully cast. As I near Oedorius, time begins to slow, and it feels like I’m trying to run underwater. I frantically try to shake myself in order to move faster, but it’s too late.

I become frozen in mid-air, everything around me moving as it should. Lex stands beside me still as stone, his hand stretched out as if to block the spell from hitting him. Maybe he meant to say something, but neither of us can say anything now.

Oedorius bends down and shakes Ariel’s shoulder. “Get up, girl. You’ve caused more than enough trouble. You will come with us, or we will kill you now.”

AUTHOR INTERVIEW:

Hello and welcome to my blog! Can you tell me a little about yourself, and how you became an author?

Thank you so much for having me! I became an author the moment I finally sat down to outline one of my books. I made the conscious choice to start writing and see it through. I didn’t need to see my name on the cover to call myself an author, though that certainly helped. There was no prerequisite. I knew I’d have something published soon enough, so I didn’t see the point in delaying the title.

That is true - being an author doesn't always involve being published. Writing is the most important part! What is your book about?

Doorway to Scorn is a story about a boy named Lex who longs to leave his cursed village behind with his adopted family. However, things go astray, and he finds himself caught in a series of strange and frightening events that go against his carefully-laid plans.

Sounds terrific! Who is your hero? Is he based on someone in real life?

The main character is Lex Branderford. He’s not based on that one know-it-all friend we had growing up with more book sense than emotional intelligence. He ultimately has a good heart; he just come across as cold and insensitive at times. Thankfully, Bibi understands him and can usually bring him back down to earth when he gets worked up.

I like Lex and Bibi already, lol. What are your favorite times for writing? Morning? Evening?

My favorite time for writing depends on where I’m at. I love to write in coffee shops, but it has to be very early in the morning. I need that fresh-brewed coffee bean aroma and jazz music to relax me. I don’t actually drink coffee, but there’s something about just being around it that soothes me.

Otherwise, I prefer to write very late at night, usually after 11 or so. That’s around the time when my mind starts racing for some reason, and writing helps me relax and get sleepy. It’s my go-to for dealing with occasional insomnia.

I can relate to the coffee aroma, it's one of my favorite smells! Who are your favorite authors? Did they influence your writing, and if so, how?

As a teen Mercedes Lackey was my favorite fantasy writer. Magic’s Pawn was the first book I read from her, and I was blown away that it featured a gay character who was going through much of the same internal struggle I was at the time. I devoured every book she released after that series, though the Obsidian trilogy is be far my favorite.

Besides the Obsidian trilogy, did you have a favorite book as a child? Did it influence your choice to become an author?

The obvious choice would be Harry Potter series, but I was also a large fan of James and the Giant Peach. It was the first book I read from cover to cover, and it stuck with me. I wanted to have an adventure like that for some odd reason, so the idea came to me to write my own adventure story one day.  

Thank you for answering my questions! 

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

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.

Website: http://dimitriusjones.com/

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Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Doorway-Scorn-Novella-1-Austyria-ebook/dp/B081XJC13P

The book will be $0.99 during the tour.

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