In honor of World Book Day I decided to spotlight a few of the authors who inspire me to make my creations
J. K. Rowling: Author of the Harry Potter series Rowling is the creative mind behind the unforgettable magicians of Hogwarts. I fell in love with this book series when it was first printed and would wait outside Borders on release day to get the hardcovers when they were released. This series is a staple in our house and we often bring these books up to discuss the lore of these amazing novels
George R R Martin: The mastermind behind the Game of Thrones series. This book series, which spawned the amazing HBO series, is a tremendous showcase of world-building and fantasy. Full of tension and betrayal both the books and the show keep you on the edge of your seat.
J. R. R. Tolkien: The grandfather of fantasy novels, Tolkien is responsible for what is probably the most well-known book series in the genre: The Lord of the Rings. These books established much of what we know as fantasy today with many of the creatures and lore being adopted in books, movies, shows, and games for years to come. These books gave us memorable characters, a compelling story of adventure and friendship, and a range of emotions as our heroes traveled the countryside to save their world from corruption.
Kurt Vonnegut: A satirist and a cynic Vonnegut was a master of his craft. Creating stories like Slaughterhouse Five and Breakfast of Champions that merged modern fiction and sci-fi to create engaging stories and compelling characters with what seemed like ease. His novels and short stories made us laugh and reflect on ourselves in a way that few authors are capable of.
Each of these authors has served as an inspiration to me in my pyrography. What authors have given you inspiration in your craft? Tag us @bz_furfur and, as always, stay unique.
