Mark Lawrence's Journey to Publication: An Interview Discussion
Mark Lawrence, the award-winning author of the Broken Empire trilogy, has made a significant impact on the fantasy genre. Born in the United States but raised in the UK, Lawrence has a unique perspective that shines through in his work.
After moving to the UK at a young age, Lawrence found his passion for writing and began crafting the dark and intense stories that have since captivated readers around the world. His debut novel, Prince of Thorns, launched the Broken Empire series and was signed by a publisher within six weeks of being sent to various publishers by his agent[1]. The book has since sold over a million copies worldwide, indicating a successful partnership with Del Rey, a well-known imprint specializing in fantasy and science fiction[2][5].
Lawrence's books have done well in France, Hungary, Poland, and Brazil, but not as well in Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands. Despite this, his work has been translated into over 20 languages[3], with no figures available for many of the languages[4].
The author's latest work, The Red Queen's War, is a trilogy that he has just finished. Mark Lawrence is currently working on various ideas, unsure of what he will write next[6].
Lawrence's books can be found in various places, including Amazon, and his website is available for those interested[7]. The author was on the Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy List for two consecutive years[8] and was a finalist for the Goodreads Choice Award three separate years[9].
In 2014, Lawrence won the David Gemmell Legend Award[10]. He advises aspiring authors to focus on enjoying their writing, as that is their success[11]. Lawrence comes up with his plot/story ideas by starting to type and following where they lead[12].
Interestingly, Lawrence has held secret level clearance with both US and UK governments[13], but it's unclear how this has influenced his writing. Despite his success, Lawrence never spent time thinking about it, and he has no misconceptions about being a successful author[14].
For those interested in Mark Lawrence's work, his books are a must-read for fans of dark and intense fantasy. With his unique perspective and captivating stories, Lawrence is sure to continue making waves in the genre.
References:
- https://www.mark-lawrence.com/
- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18615086-prince-of-thorns
- https://www.mark-lawrence.com/books/
- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6130123.Mark_Lawrence
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Lawrence_(author)
- https://www.mark-lawrence.com/
- https://www.amazon.com/Mark-Lawrence/e/B0049W51A0/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1
- https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6130123.Mark_Lawrence
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Lawrence_(author)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Gemmell_Legend_Award
- https://www.mark-lawrence.com/2013/04/27/on-writing/
- https://www.mark-lawrence.com/2013/04/27/on-writing/
- https://www.mark-lawrence.com/about/
- https://www.mark-lawrence.com/2013/04/27/on-writing/
Mark Lawrence's books, such as those from the fantasy genre like 'The Broken Empire' series, provide an entertaining escape for readers. With over 20 languages they have been translated into, Lawrence's captivating stories have reached audiences worldwide.
