by Stephen Finlay Archer | Aug 4, 2021 | Questions & Answers
Why did you select this topic, this revolution, this people as the backdrop for your family saga? One might assume that with my background I would write science fiction novels about space travel. Maybe someday. My family heritage is Northern Protestant Irish. The...
by Stephen Finlay Archer | Aug 4, 2021 | Questions & Answers
What compels you to write novels after a career in Aerospace Engineering? I wanted to continue to utilize my intellect and keep my brain active. My parents were both English teachers and I did well in the subject at the high school level. My English teachers, Mr....
by Stephen Finlay Archer | Aug 4, 2021 | Questions & Answers
Many immigrants leave their home countries and by the 3rd generation completely assimilate. Why is the Irish culture so pervasive and pure after generations? It does not seem to matter where they live, the culture remains. I think it is the fact that the Irish...
by Stephen Finlay Archer | Aug 4, 2021 | Questions & Answers
A great many Irish immigrated to Canada and the US. Why did they leave and why did they choose these countries? In the 1700s Presbyterian Scots-Irish migrated from Ireland to mainly America to escape religious and economic persecution. America was a land that promised...
by Stephen Finlay Archer | Aug 4, 2021 | Questions & Answers
The Irish have historically suffered famine, war, and prejudice. A piece of silver is made more valuable because of the nicks and scrapes called patina. What beautifully unique attributes have centuries of struggle given to the Irish as a people? What makes them...
by Stephen Finlay Archer | Aug 4, 2021 | Questions & Answers
Irish myths and legends are full of stories of hidden treasure. Were you influenced by them as you wrote your story and included treasure hunts? How did you integrate this into an already complex story? The story is centered around the clans searching for their family...
