Anthony Galouzis
Published Books
Trinity of the Broken (Jul 21) BUY ON AMAZON = https://amzn.to/3poVk9I
Who are you? Tell us a little bit about yourself...
My name is Anthony Galouzis. I am the author of my debut urban-fantasy novel, Trinity of the Broken. I am a high school History teacher, but I am in the process of cross-endorsing in Special Education. I have worked extensively, over the years, with children and adults who have mental and physical disabilities, and it is a path I would like to continue going forward. I am a father of four amazing children who are quickly growing up and on the verge of starting their own journeys into the world.
Those tend to take up the vast majority of my time but, when possible, I enjoy reading, watching movies and shows, going to the theatre, playing games (video, board, and card), and I have an active D&D group that we have managed to keep together for over two years now and still going. Intermixed in all this, I continue to write, and even have my own blog that I do my best to upkeep.
What first inspired you to start writing?
When I was young, I loved to tell stories. I am severely dyslexic, so I did not take to writing until I was in high school, but I was an avid storyteller. When I went to college, I began taking a variety of creative writing classes, which gave me the skills and confidence to begin writing down the multitude of stories in my head. I really believe it was the positive feedback I received in college that inspired me to keep writing. I settled on being a History major, though I was on the fence to go with English. My professors continuously spoke highly of my writing style and the way in which I structure my words to cater to my audience, rather than use it as an opportunity to flex my literary muscles with technical words and phrases. It became the foundation of my writing style and propelled me into my fiction writing.
What made you want to work with Rowanvale and be published?
I was a little more than halfway through the first draft of Trinity of the Broken, when I was contacted by a member of the Rowanvale team. I was publishing some of my short stories on my blog and began to create accounts under my Attempted Wordsmith branding. Our conversation was casual, and I was asked what my plans were going forward. I did not have an answer at the time, but it did get me thinking about the possibility of publishing. As I grew closer to the completion of Trinity, I began to look around at publishing options, and was even given an offer to go with a more traditional publishing approach.
It ultimately came down to how much control I was willing to give up when I made my publishing decision. Not only was Rowanvale a solid publisher but, after researching, they had an excellent approval rating. That, with the positive interactions I had up to that point, made Rowanvale an obvious choice for me to move forward with.
When you’re not writing, what are you reading?
I have a number of series I am invested in, but lately, I have been delving into a number of urban fantasy novels. Rick Gualtieri’s Vampire Bill series, Ken Lange’s Warden series, and Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files. When it comes to high fantasy or urban fantasy, I typically look for series to experience the character growth along the way. When I am reading adventure or science fiction, I like the stand-alone novels. While that is not an absolute rule, it does tend to be the way I select my books.
Which work are you most proud of?
Trinity of the Broken is my proudest accomplishment, as it is my first and the longest work I have written. The fact that I have received so much positive feedback has only inspired me to continue to write. Next to that, was my Masters’ Thesis on the Cuban Missile Crisis, which I still have goals to expand into a full book.
What’s your best advice for handling writer's block?
Take a break and do something you enjoy. When I have writer’s block, I will watch a movie or read one of the authors that have inspired my writing style. I find that I can kick start my creative progress by absorbing, rather than producing. Often, I will be in the middle of a movie or reading a chapter when it clicks and I know what is going to happen next in my own story.
What’s one thing you always have with you when you’re writing?
Headphones. I have a hard time focusing if I do not have music playing while I write. I can still do it, but it is difficult to hit my stride without a song playing in the background. Often, I will even put a particular song on repeat if I am really in the zone.
What is the one book you would take with you if you were stuck on a desert island?
I am going to cheat a little, and expand that to one book series, as I cannot decide on a single book. The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan / Brandon Sanderson. It is one of my favorites, and it is full of little details that I had not noticed in previous readings.
What is the best part about being an independently published author?
The best part of being an independent author is the control over my work. Because I hold the copyright, I am able to negotiate and make deals that I would normally not be able to do, or at least not as easily. For example, I am currently in production for Trinity to become an audiobook. Being an independent author made that process much easier to initiate.
What’s next for you?
I am currently working on the sequel to Trinity of the Broken, which takes place a few months after the story ends. I have the groundwork set for what I am hoping to be a five book series. I am also in the early world building stages of a high-fantasy series that is inspired by the ancient history laid out in Trinity. It takes place ten thousand years in the past, when the planet was filled with magic and creatures of all kinds. It will tell the story of the First Summoning War, which was the fall of the gods and the rise of humanity as lords of the Earth. Outside of that, I am keeping up on my blog with bi-weekly discussions on various entertainment topics, as well as a look into different aspects of the writing process.
Trinity of the Broken (Jul 21) BUY ON AMAZON = https://amzn.to/3poVk9I
Who are you? Tell us a little bit about yourself...
My name is Anthony Galouzis. I am the author of my debut urban-fantasy novel, Trinity of the Broken. I am a high school History teacher, but I am in the process of cross-endorsing in Special Education. I have worked extensively, over the years, with children and adults who have mental and physical disabilities, and it is a path I would like to continue going forward. I am a father of four amazing children who are quickly growing up and on the verge of starting their own journeys into the world.
Those tend to take up the vast majority of my time but, when possible, I enjoy reading, watching movies and shows, going to the theatre, playing games (video, board, and card), and I have an active D&D group that we have managed to keep together for over two years now and still going. Intermixed in all this, I continue to write, and even have my own blog that I do my best to upkeep.
What first inspired you to start writing?
When I was young, I loved to tell stories. I am severely dyslexic, so I did not take to writing until I was in high school, but I was an avid storyteller. When I went to college, I began taking a variety of creative writing classes, which gave me the skills and confidence to begin writing down the multitude of stories in my head. I really believe it was the positive feedback I received in college that inspired me to keep writing. I settled on being a History major, though I was on the fence to go with English. My professors continuously spoke highly of my writing style and the way in which I structure my words to cater to my audience, rather than use it as an opportunity to flex my literary muscles with technical words and phrases. It became the foundation of my writing style and propelled me into my fiction writing.
What made you want to work with Rowanvale and be published?
I was a little more than halfway through the first draft of Trinity of the Broken, when I was contacted by a member of the Rowanvale team. I was publishing some of my short stories on my blog and began to create accounts under my Attempted Wordsmith branding. Our conversation was casual, and I was asked what my plans were going forward. I did not have an answer at the time, but it did get me thinking about the possibility of publishing. As I grew closer to the completion of Trinity, I began to look around at publishing options, and was even given an offer to go with a more traditional publishing approach.
It ultimately came down to how much control I was willing to give up when I made my publishing decision. Not only was Rowanvale a solid publisher but, after researching, they had an excellent approval rating. That, with the positive interactions I had up to that point, made Rowanvale an obvious choice for me to move forward with.
When you’re not writing, what are you reading?
I have a number of series I am invested in, but lately, I have been delving into a number of urban fantasy novels. Rick Gualtieri’s Vampire Bill series, Ken Lange’s Warden series, and Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files. When it comes to high fantasy or urban fantasy, I typically look for series to experience the character growth along the way. When I am reading adventure or science fiction, I like the stand-alone novels. While that is not an absolute rule, it does tend to be the way I select my books.
Which work are you most proud of?
Trinity of the Broken is my proudest accomplishment, as it is my first and the longest work I have written. The fact that I have received so much positive feedback has only inspired me to continue to write. Next to that, was my Masters’ Thesis on the Cuban Missile Crisis, which I still have goals to expand into a full book.
What’s your best advice for handling writer's block?
Take a break and do something you enjoy. When I have writer’s block, I will watch a movie or read one of the authors that have inspired my writing style. I find that I can kick start my creative progress by absorbing, rather than producing. Often, I will be in the middle of a movie or reading a chapter when it clicks and I know what is going to happen next in my own story.
What’s one thing you always have with you when you’re writing?
Headphones. I have a hard time focusing if I do not have music playing while I write. I can still do it, but it is difficult to hit my stride without a song playing in the background. Often, I will even put a particular song on repeat if I am really in the zone.
What is the one book you would take with you if you were stuck on a desert island?
I am going to cheat a little, and expand that to one book series, as I cannot decide on a single book. The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan / Brandon Sanderson. It is one of my favorites, and it is full of little details that I had not noticed in previous readings.
What is the best part about being an independently published author?
The best part of being an independent author is the control over my work. Because I hold the copyright, I am able to negotiate and make deals that I would normally not be able to do, or at least not as easily. For example, I am currently in production for Trinity to become an audiobook. Being an independent author made that process much easier to initiate.
What’s next for you?
I am currently working on the sequel to Trinity of the Broken, which takes place a few months after the story ends. I have the groundwork set for what I am hoping to be a five book series. I am also in the early world building stages of a high-fantasy series that is inspired by the ancient history laid out in Trinity. It takes place ten thousand years in the past, when the planet was filled with magic and creatures of all kinds. It will tell the story of the First Summoning War, which was the fall of the gods and the rise of humanity as lords of the Earth. Outside of that, I am keeping up on my blog with bi-weekly discussions on various entertainment topics, as well as a look into different aspects of the writing process.
