Author interview: R'Ocean Thomas explains thought that drives the plot of 'Kings of Hades'
Here the main character is trying to point to the reader to choose a better way in life to prove oneself than taking the easiest and wrong ways, says the author.
Congratulations for 'Kings of Hades '. Is this your debut as a writer?
As a published writer, yes this is my debut work as an author.
Would you like to share with us the subject and premise of the story that the book encloses?
'Kings of Hades' is a story about a man who has lived a life of hell. It says about his struggles, ups and downs. Here it says how he tries to portray his character, power, and capabilities and to do so how much he had to suffer. Here the main character is trying to point to the reader to choose a better way in life to prove oneself than taking the easiest and wrong ways. Here he depicts that the way he took was wrong with the losses he had to bear but was lucky to come alive with it. This is a story full of romance, murder, betrayal, raunchy sex and with an interesting plot. It shows the realm of the underworld through the eyes of the main character Ramzi Kartos who is trying to prove his own self-worth.
Have you always wanted to become a writer?
Yes, had the dream from 8th standard but got time to be a writer late in life.
What kind of books do you like reading as a person?
I prefer mystery, thrillers, adventure, historical, spy, suspense etc. but I do read non-fiction too for information.
What plans do you have after the release of this book?
I'm writing my next fiction novel, planning to release it by next year.
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