My latest book, Kratos: The Hellenic Tradition deals with a topic which has been quite special to me – the study of mythology and the ancient religious heritage of Greece.
Greek mythology and the religious history of Ancient Greece have always been important to me - it was one of the earliest things I ever read, and I have been enjoying the stories and legends of Ancient Greece ever since the tender age of six. As a child I loved the myths, stories, and fables of the Greek Gods – the original version of Clash of the Titans was my favourite childhood film.
So I had very personal reasons for wanting to create this book. Though there are many books on Greek mythology already, what makes Kratos: The Hellenic Tradition unique is that it has been written by highly qualified individuals who are experts in their respective fields – either with 20+ years experience in the topic, or PhD level authors. The information and topics assembled here, are quite frankly not available anywhere else.
Also I feel this is especially important at the moment to help raise awareness for the people of modern Greece, who are presently undergoing a great socio-economic crisis. Books about the rich cultural history of Greece help us remember what we owe them in terms of culture, and I think it is very important that the rest of Europe remembers this and does not abandon Greece in her hour of need.
Where do you get your ideas?
I tend to draw my ideas from various sources and it’s really quite random. I can be inspired to write something by another book, a piece of music, a personal experience or a piece of scenery. Sometimes I have even dreamed ideas, woken up and written them down as soon as I wake up. Music is one of my main inspirations though, and I often need music to put me in the correct mind set for writing.
Do you ever experience writer’s block and how do you overcome it?
Writer’s block tends to occur more with fiction I think – with non-fiction, inspirational sources are everywhere so I never experience it. If anything, I have more ideas than I have time to express. I have some ideas for a fictional work too. But no, I never experience writer’s block. Everything and anything inspires me.
What advice would you give to aspiring writers on the writing and publishing process?
Just do it. I often hear from people who are planning or intending to do something, but never start or finish. The key point is not to worry about anything else, just to make sure that what you are working on actually gets finished. After that you will find a way to use it, even if you have to self-publish. Having the determination to finish the project is the most important thing.
How do you market your work? Have you found some avenues to be more successful than others?
I tend to find that niche marketing works best – highly targeted areas where people are likely to be interested in the topic. Generally speaking, I think of advertising/marketing as a bit of a scam industry and don’t spend a lot of money on it.
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About the Author
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| Kratos: The Hellenic Tradition |
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Gwendolyn Taunton also holds a BA (Hons) in Religious Studies and has a strong interest in all spiritual matters and philosophy. Gwendolyn is also a graphic designer and she has a interest in the arts and the humanities. Gwendolyn Taunton is devoted to restoring the cultural values which should be at the core of our civilization and upholds the right for all indigenous peoples to preserve their cultural heritage. She is also firmly committed to the preservation of the natural environment and animal welfare.
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