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My very good friend and author Angel Ramon has released another couple of books since I last interviewed him.

I originally did an Author Interview with Angel at the end of last year, which you can find here that covers all of his other previous releases:-

Author Interview – Angel Ramon – The Thousand Years War Series and Angel’s Nightmare Adventure

I therefore thought this would be an excellent opportunity to ask him some detailed questions specifically about his new releases “Janus” & “Angel’s Nightmare Adventure 2” and Angel has kindly given us another interview to savour below, so here we go 🙂

 

Hi there Angel, a real pleasure to have you back here with us again to chat about your latest book releases “Janus” (a political thriller) and “Angel’s Nightmare Adventure 2: The Nightmare Continues” (horror series).

Who are the key players/lead protagonists and antagonists that pop up in your adventures across these novels?

Angel’s Nightmare 2:- Once again Angel will be the main character in the story or should I say the main survivor of yet another zombie outbreak. However, this time he will partner up with a NYPD Lieutenant named Bill. Also this time, Maria from book 1 is not Angel’s girlfriend and goes missing in a zombie infested police station.

As for the baddies, it will be more zombies and new experimental creatures created from a failed experimental substance called “Broken Arrow”. Also a stalking enemy who chased Angel in the first book will also make its deadly return. If you read my first book, you’ll know who it is…

Janus:- In Janus: The Devil’s Election, the protagonist is Mariano and a group known as the “Terrorist Killers” whose job is to foil a plot from a terrorist organization known as Janus from compromising the 2016 Elections.

The main antagonist is the leader of the Janus Crime Syndicate who goes by the same name. There is a twist; nobody knows his real name or his true identity for that matter. Nevertheless he is the number 1 criminal in the FBI most wanted list and has built quite the criminal empire.

What is the story about regarding the conflict that needs to be resolved by the characters and what are the stakes for them this time round?

Angel’s Nightmare 2:- The story remains survivor horror, with survival being the main idea of the story. Angel and Bill are working a normal patrol tour until they see something strange in the streets. Once they find a dead body they realize the city of New York has been taken over by zombies or infected by the “Broken Arrow” virus. This time the stakes are raised as the virus has infected Angel’s childhood neighbourhood. He and Bill will have to find any survivors and escape from his childhood home while it’s still on its last knees.

Janus:- The Terrorist Killers have to foil a plot to compromise the 2016 U.S. Elections and prevent the spread of a controversial, potentially deadly bio-weapon known as the stem-cell substance. The Stem-Cell substance is capable of enhancing a person’s abilities, but it corrupts the person’s mental state to the point where they become violent and it can also cause mutations in a person’s body. However as the story continues the group begins to believe that there is a traitor within their ranks, as Janus is able to predict all of their moves in advance. There is also the idea that both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are both feeding Janus in exchange for him feeding more votes towards them in the General Elections. The presidency and the future of the United States, even the world hangs in the balance. Let’s just say the 2016 Elections just got more devilish and dirty!

How did the idea for these tales take shape? Are they a natural progression from the previous books you have written or are you taking the series down another different path entirely?

Angel’s Nightmare 2:- The idea is a direct sequel with the events of this one taking place 5 years later after the events of the first book. Once again like the first book, the story will be told in two points of view, Bill and Angel. Both of them will trek through the same areas such as the police station, sewers, an art gallery and an underground laboratory, but with very different experiences until they reunite with each other, that’s if they do.

Janus:- I’m into politics. I’m also a big fan of Ian Fleming and Tom Clancy. So I figured that I would combine the 007 aspect with spies along with Clancy’s idea of terrorism with the current events of today to make an epic story of fictional but believable nature. Well minus the gadgets of the James Bond franchise, lol. I’m into stories of betrayal and treachery, plus I feel Trump makes a good story as he’s been so controversial.

Did you do any specific research for these novels that differed from your previous novels that you have written?

Angel’s Nightmare 2:- Honestly, I had the idea of this story already planned out for a long time. I’m a huge Resident Evil fan, well the games at least not so much the movies. I feel survivor horror is a genre that needs to be given some love in the world of books.

Janus:- Most of the research was mostly done watching coverage of the 2016 Elections everyday, so I had an idea what was taking place. I researched more about the Lienz Cossacks, as Janus is portrayed as one with his parents being born as Cossacks. Plus I got a refresher course on some of the gadgets that only James Bond would use. The rest was pure imagination.

Regarding research for your books, is there anything that has surprised you or completely changed your world view after learning more about it?

Angel’s Nightmare 2:- While I’m not surprised because I’m the creator of the world, but I was surprised of how much better I’ve become in world building and I was having so much fun writing I thought I was the main character.

Janus:- When I finished Janus: The Devil’s Election, I was surprised to learn how dirty of a campaign was ran by both candidates and how low ethics have fallen when it comes to the electoral process of the United States.

What aspects of your characters in these books would you say that you relate to on a personal level?

Angel’s Nightmare 2:- I say the relationship between Angel and Maria which is based on my real life relationship. Also the determination of Angel despite the many near death experiences he goes through. Bill is based on my former boss at my old job that I had back in New York, always saw him as a teammate rather than a boss.

Janus:- I wouldn’t say I could personally relate to any of the characters since most if not all are the polar opposites of people I actually know. For me, this was more a thrilling write and something I found enjoyment in, not so much to find a personal connection.

What were the hardest parts of these books to write? And what were the easiest?

Angel’s Nightmare 2:- The hardest part for me was the ending because there were so many paths I could have taken. In other words there might be another version of this book with an alternative ending. I also wanted to prevent from making it anti-climatic, which is something I never struggled with in my previous works.

The easiest part would have to be the bio-monsters, since I was inspired already. This was perhaps the most intriguing part of the book, coming up with their strengths and weaknesses.

Janus:- The hardest part of Janus was the editing afterwards since it was such a huge story. I had to figure out what had to go and what could stay. Glad to say I didn’t deviate from my original idea, instead I found myself adding to it instead.

The easiest part would be to simply write the story, as everything about the story was already set in my crazy mind, lol.

Were there any significant concepts that you had to edit out of these books that seemed like a good idea in the first draft but became too unwieldy as the stories progressed?

Angel’s Nightmare 2:- The ending in the first draft was way too bland and I added some more substance, especially at the very end. You’ll just have to read to find out… lol.

Janus:- Just like Angel Nightmare 2, the ending had to be beefed up as I found it to be a ‘little’ bland in the first draft too. The endings for both books are far spicier now.

Do you hide any secrets or Easter eggs in your books for dedicated readers to find?

Angel’s Nightmare 2:- Plenty of them as I always like to do and I want to see if fans could spot where the story could possibly branch out to the alternative ending that I had planned at first.

Janus:- If you are a true James Bond fan then you might recognize the gadgets that are used and if you read carefully you might find out who the mole is before he reveals himself.

What would you choose as your own personal mascot or spirit animal when it comes to you and your style of writing?

To be honest, I really don’t have one. What I do have is a statue of a medicine man that I keep next to me to give me an extra spiritual boost.

What do you think most characterizes or defines your writing? Do you have any writing quirks or themes that constantly crop up in your stories?

I’m a person as told by my fans who loves to twists his stories and I write the most non-linear stories to the point where it could branch out to multiple endings or scenarios. For me betrayal is a huge quirk as I like backstabbing characters to put the shock factor into my stories.

Finally, regarding your subsequent projects, will you be writing another sequel to “Angel’s Nightmare Adventure 2: The Nightmare Continues” and/ or “Janus”? Or do you have other plans for other books in the pipeline?

Angel’s Nightmare 2:- Well Angel’s Nightmare Adventure 2 is my “minor” series, but it will continue, just not in the near future. In fact I’m jumping into the historical fiction genre as I will write a story similar to “Game of Thrones” where I rewrite history to my liking. Check it out on this video I did at: Small preview of Knights Of Honor book series

Janus:- Janus will be a continuing series, I plan 4-5 more books where he will continue to spread his terrorist ways and continuing taunting the Terrorist Killers.

And once again, that’s a wrap! Thanks for spending quality time with us Angel, keep being prolific and we will keep reading to our hearts are content 🙂

Bio (in Angel’s own words):-

“If you were looking for a sci-fi writer who is starting out and one that has a lot of heart in what he does, you’re in luck. Bear with me and you might find yourself reading one of my novels, which I promise to be fun in their own individual way. The Thousand Years War series is an idea which is a bit complex, one that I have had since middle school. I try to stay out of reality and write books that will entertain people and take them on epic journeys to give people a bit of a reprieve from their rough daily routine. I see writing as an art, and if you give me a chance, I’ll break the stereotype that reading is boring. I feel privileged to have this talent of being able to create something out of nothing and am sharing it with everyone. So whether you like to read or are an author like me, don’t be afraid to approach me – authors needing advice, or wanting to give me advice, you are welcomed! I’m a person who loves to create, not watch. I love to create worlds and characters. I look forward to connecting with many of you avid sci-fi readers and writers alike! For the curious, I’m a humble man who lives in Puerto Rico. I also love baseball and to travel around the island of Puerto Rico.”

You can connect with Angel via the following Social Media channels:-

Facebook:- The Hybrid Nation (FB)
Goodreads:- Angel Ramon Medina (Goodreads Author)
GooglePlus:- Angel Ramon Medina – Author (GooglePlus)
LinkedIn:- Angel Medina – Author (LinkedIn)
Twitter:- Angel Ramon Medina (Twitter)
Website:- Website of The Hybrid Nation

Angel was interviewed here previously – check out his other releases and find out much more about him and his books here:-

Author Interview – Angel Ramon – The Thousand Years War Series and Angel’s Nightmare Adventure

You can buy his books here:-

Buy Angel Ramon’s books in Canada

Buy Angel Ramon’s books in the UK/Europe

Buy Angel Ramon’s books in the US/Rest of the World

If you too would like to be interviewed on my blog at TooFullToWrite and you have a book or a series of books that you would like us to chat about then fill out the Contact Me form here with your details and we can arrange a future interview slot.

Still want more? Well Angel and myself just can’t get enough of a buzz off of what we create so we have to keep creating more. For more articles on the theme of ‘Create’ then check out the links below:-

1. Create Adventure – Run and Travel
2. Writer Sanctuary – How to Be Unique in a World of Billions of Websites
3. Chasing Thoughts And View Points – To Create
4. Creation – mydailylife@kochi
5. The Exchange Programme – AnneObure
6. A Diary of A Single Man: A Father’s Day After Thought – Harlem Cafe
7. Sprout – zblakston
8. Fill Your Yard with Flowers for Free! – deewrites4you
9. Dilemma Called Choice – Why This? Why That?
10. Myammy! Moving in together at 50… – He bragged: hundreds of Ex-girlfriends
11. Sunday Devotion – Fearless
12. theblackwallblog – Mind Reflections
13. Pictures of ? – Making Sense of Complications
14. The Create Crime! – Socrates paradox
15. Create! – The Inkwell
16. NeuroBead – Trade offs
17. 30-Day Challenge to stimulate creativity – Karyn’s Domain
18. Create – Getting off the magic roundabout
19. Create – wordsareallihavesite
20. Create (What?) – The Bag Lady
21. Exhileration – MAG Stories
22. Law of One – True_George
23. Nature’s Canvas – E. Denise Billups, Writer
24. Fiction Flowers – Melinda J. Irvine
25. Success Inspirers World – While waiting create
26. Mother Nature’s Creation – Living, Learning and Letting Go
27. Random Tales – Create
28. To Dreams!✨ – Emotions That Matter.
29. To Clarify and to Remember – My Degrees of Separation
30. Einstein Did Not Win the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921 For His Theory of Relativity – This and That
31. The Madam’s Ire – CD-W, Author Flawed to Perfection
32. The Grey-Haired – Life After Fifty
33. Create – Embracing Life
34. Swell Time – Follow the rules or don’t
35. sonja benskin mesher – :: crumbs ::
36. Creator – The Chaos Within
37. Blue Haiku – Thoughts from an Alabaster Beach Girl
38. Creating a golem (a mage in training, part 12) – Sarahs Crazy Mind
39. How the World Ended – THE Ü | REVIEWS AND STORIES
40. Create – DeepikasRamblings
41. Cherry Tree ~ Ruskin Bond – Kaleidoscope of my life
42. A Beacon – Dream Desire Achieve
43. Create Your World – LifeBlog
44. Butterflo – Create Your Own Beach Theme Activity
45. What am I waiting for? – writemebad
46. creative life – positive guider
47. LittleOuse Creativity – Create
48. Success Inspirers World – You have created
49. Create – calliemm
50. Anything Written – In Taking Risks
51. Accept the challenge – and the journey continues
52. Farm Life Fridays – Our Canvas – Wendy Mair Clark
53. Adrian Video Image – Thoughts with Emotion Create Reality
54. Words and Images :: Worlds and Pages – Quiver and Quill
55. Cornflakes and I – A Real Messy Beautiful Twisted Sunshine
56. Poet’s Corner – Create in Me
57. Create in Me – Dark Side of the Moon
58. Ugly – Nomad
59. Fluffy Pool – Eat Seat
60. Sascha Darlington’s Microcosm Explored – I Fall Behind
61. Exploring the World around us – Problems in life
62. Nature’s Canvas – Leigha Robbins
63. Creation: An Everyday (Non)Occurrence – Daily Brain Bits
64. Tongue Twister – Beauty Mirrors Beast
65. Don’t Say Anything… – Positively Un-broken
66. Renovations on the horizon: – Storysite
67. Masters of the Universe – Daily Prompt (Create) – A K Rockwell
68. The Shower of Blessings – Parenting
69. Create in Me… – One Stone Away…
70. Ice Cream, Taxes and Kids – The Hockey Mom Fit Life
71. To Do List – Write Away
72. Thoughts on Life – Create
73. The Somewhere In Between – Day 9: Writing a New Story
74. yochet – Freebie Friday – Crochet Mermaid
75. Trying to Develop a New Me – Beautifully Active
76. y – new chapters arrive
77. Working Hard for No Money – Unlearning
78. Defining Home – Wind Kisses
79. You. – GirlSoWoke
80. Pearls of Wisdom – ANAND’S Blog
81. A Hand Full – jansten56
82. As odd as it may sound………… ⋆ Obsolete Childhood
83. Freedom – The Foxy Igorota
84. What will nature create for you? – Water….simply said
85. Sascha Darlington’s Microcosm Explored – Catch Up!
86. Night Owl Poetry – Creation ~ #poetry
87. Scottish Legend’s Blog – Magic Baby
88. A Mixed Multitude – in the beginning…
89. Collages – Creating
90. Time (11) – This is Nobody’s blog
91. Composing Poetry – Debbie Gravett
92. HoPe&AnChOr – That Bass
93. New Music Friday – A Song for Everything
94. Jaded Psychodelicide – Starvation
95. Pretty little circles – Inner Alpha
96. GOD’S CHAIR – God Creates Good Treats
97. Ridiculers become Rooters!
98. erschaffe! gestalte! create! – writingindevizes
99. Walk with God – New Again
100. Deepest dream – While there is life, there is hope!
101. Exercise and creativity – Developing Explorers
102. Just Brittany Moments – Absolutely Marvelous!
103. I Create – Pix to Words
104. ~167 Of 365~ – ……….365 Days………..
105. Conflict – MyBlog
106. The original 176 emoji – Wells Baum
107. Life of a ChickPea – When lyrics express your thoughts better than you ever could yourself
108. We are – Just me and us blog
109. Your Mom Creates – Resting Bitch Personality
110. Murtagh’s Meadow – Creating a garden
111. 13 Super Secret Senators and a Healthcare Heist – A lot from Lydia
112. CREATE – Life After Fifty
113. juantetcts – Daily Post
114. It’s All in Finding the Right Words – Creating “Home” from an Empty Nest
115. What Love Leaves Behind – shiftinbeauty
116. Cookies & Moo – Fins, Gills and Arks, Oh My!
117. Create – A Sawyer’s Daughter
118. A Letter for you – Just a Written Thought
119. Commuting Experience – Inner Whispers
120. Na’ama Yehuda – If You Create
121. Fascination With Tiles – mokita dreams
122. My Own Little Wars – Create
123. Piper’s Adventures – Geyser of Emotion
124. zero waste community – alter oculos
125. IS NATURE WISER OR ARE WE DUMBER – Rainbow
126. We Create our own life – SilentWordz
127. Sammi Cox – Weaving Destiny
128. Ten – thehouseofbailey
129. Short Story – Finale – Kelly Freestone – Daily Prompt
130. Notes to Women – Changed
131. Reviewing Christian Books – Authentic Woman
132. Create- Daily Word Prompt – christinapociask
133. Create to be Great (Daily Word Prompt is Create) – My Loud Bipolar Whispers
134. The Versatility of Creativity – thepathtocreativity
135. Vox Humbug – What is a creator?
136. Life On The Skinny Branches – To Do’s Today
137. You Can Be Creative With Essential Oils. – Bold Aromatherapy LLC
138. Venwhen? – Casket of treasures
139. Creating a Brighter Light: The Bloodiest Anime of All Time – Animei-chan
140. A Link Between Planes – Kuma House
141. Create Controversy – This, That, and The Other
142. Knit, Write, Sew… – Mum’s the Word Blog
143. Sparking Your Creativity – Mindflight
144. Creature & Create, 2 haiku – nosaintaugustine
145. Create – Real Food, Real Life, Real Simple
146. They, You and Me – create…haiku
147. mylocalweb – intellectual’s paradise
148. Benefits of Family Game Night – Adventures of a Busy Mom
149. ‘Create’ is an illusion! – THE INKPOT
150. Charmed Chaos – Blue Love
151. Daily Word: Create – Coffee And Ink
152. You & Me – Create
153. The Bloody Pages of Yesterday’s News, a poem – Sumyanna Writes
154. Daily Prompt: Create – prakratii
155. Hot Dogs and Marmalade – Red-Winged Blackbird
156. Sweet Chaos – epiphanyofsumi
157. Bulletproof – artiche
158. kittenvape – Create
159. Create In Me…Myself – Life…As I Know It
160. Creative Nonfiction in the works – k a i t
161. Covert-Novelist – Create
162. Poem #4 – Reactionary Tales
163. Create – Kerrstee
164. Urban Poetry Where Legends Live in Words. A Digital Art & Poetry WordPress By Linda J. Wolff Poetry – View From an Open Door
165. An Attitude Adjustment – Compass & Quill
166. Creation!! – cries from an unkempt garden
167. shame – The night of September twenty third
168. Creating Chaos – damswriter
169. School days – My little storybook
170. Drowning – Wings Of Poetry
171. Mystery – Full-Time
172. Create – All About Writing and more
173. Success Inspirers World – Create (Romilia Quote vol.2.22
174. To See the Light – Nes Felicio Photography
175. lilliputianthings – Buttery
176. Create in me; – A Place to learn and grow together
177. MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO – Create
178. KO Rural Mad As Hell Blog – wake
179. Giggles & Tales – A Writer’s Journey…
180. The Illusionist – Smell The Coffee
181. Two quotes/tips for those having trouble producing creative juices – Bird Flight
182. Charron’s Chatter – Evolutionary Concept
183. Porto’s Graffiti – Don’t hold your breath
184. I Create… – Chronicles of an Orange-Haired Woman!
185. My Self – OneAndNone
186. The last breath – Pauline Njah
187. Celebrate color, community and culture – Collect Life
188. Gun, Flute and The Boy – Around the World
189. Creative life – In my world
190. Erin’s Big World – Create & DIY: Popsicle Stick Starfish
191. Of Little Consequence – S. Thomas Summers
192. Breaking Through – Zeckrombryan
193. Grandfather Clock (Haiku/Senryu) – Thoughts of Words
194. SHINE MAGAZINE – The Way Forward
195. This Moment – Daddy’s Little Girl
196. Kimberlee K. – Calling All Humans, I Want Your Garbage
197. The Stucco Angel – I’m a Writer, Yes, I Am!
198. Dronstad – General Kridock
199. Wandering Worlds – Creation
200. Perfect Wonderland:Hogwarts – Around the World
201. The Cat Chronicles – Daily Feline Prompt: Creational Feline
202. lifelessons – a blog by Judy Dykstra-Brown – Big Changes
203. Don’t Wait. Create. – Present and Presentable
204. Bitter gourd – Lived in UK Living in Taiwan
205. Feel Betray? – emotionsoflife2016
206. my own little corner … by jenni – nothing to say
207. Creating begets Creators – The Apples in My Orchard
208. The Sweetest Freedom – Your deevibes
209. Sandmanjazz – Double Award
210. Laurel Grove loves… – Meeting Planners! White House is hiring
211. Fading Memories – andsoitisborn
212. thelonerose – Creating memories
213. Telling the Truth – A word is dead
214. 6 smart, fun STEM-themed camps to keep kids learning this summer – Digital & Home Life
215. Chronicles of an Anglo Swiss – The building creation and a new plant
216. VirtuousParagon – By Design
217. Original-Dante – Bracket ()
218. Into Existence – themanbehindtheglass
219. Weave your creation! – Revolving Around Life
220. Making it write – Energy
221. Creative Insight – Life Lies And All Time Craziness
222. Write Here: Write Now – Paper, scissors, glue and imagination!
223. Jane’s Journals – Parking Dilemna
224. Giggles & Tales – The Daily Prompt – Create!
225. taking responsibility – moopanoop short fiction
226. Amidst Constant Motion….Still Water – HorseAddict
227. Our Lords Creations – Survival – EnVision ReVision
228. Piper’s Adventures – A Loving World
229. Create – Image & Word
230. Building Creativity – Wells Baum
231. Curious Hart – The Monsters We Create
232. Do Not Annoy The Writer – Awake – (A Short Horror Story)
233. Her Needs, His Needs – Embracing Life
234. Creation – Ripples N Reflections
235. Science Traveler – Creating an Abraham Lincoln Library
236. The Endless Juggling – Love it Now
237. Make More – Wells Baum
238. Clutch girl struggles – subtle and raw
239. Zombie Flamingos – Friday
240. Conversation With An Atheist – The Jittery Goat
241. SERENDIPITY – COME SLEEP, OH SLEEP
242. Cimmerian Sentiment – #24 I Can Handle This (Waking Up Jayla)
243. Phoenix Grey – Create
244. Got Goals? – Whole, Hearty, Happy
245. My Weekend: Pt. 2 – Reactionary Tales
246. Not Enough Water – Site Title
247. The Evolution of Creation – Train Of Thoughts
248. Once Upon A Time – Wind Kisses
249. I wrote a book. Now what? – The Unplanned Fork In The Road
250. My Morning Create – The Jittery Goat
251. Forged For His Glory – As I was saying…
252. Kim Knight_ The Author – Femme Fatale: Amy, Rhi Rhi or Nina? Who is your Fav? #kdsuspense #amwriting #poll
253. Creating Memories – Wonderful treasures
254. Acceptance of Me and myself – Perceptions Unplugged
255. Success Inspirers World – Create your own thing!
256. Wouldn’t you know? – The Mind of Nox
257. So, go create – mslazyboots
258. Greatest creation – World Imagined
259. Cultural Highlights to Sports – Googling Quarters
260. Rickey Dobbs – Can I ask a rhetorical question? Don’t answer that.
261. Jaellekatz – Jetzt in Tracht…
262. Creator – Live life; make meaning.
263. Ride Hard: Dianne Goes Home – Redux Of Rex
264. Creating Minnions – The Diary of a Weird Teen Boy
265. Relax – “Would you like to go out with me?”
266. Frank Prem – A Hum For You
267. The Other Stuff – A new me
268. Frank Prem – nursing theory
269. Hot White Snow – Waiting at the Free State of America
270. Frank Prem – is creating the divine
271. { Create & Re-Create } – My Word Soup
272. Creativity – aroused
273. Poems and Petals – something new
274. Designer Sophisticate – Visual arts is not my bag.
275. The Massive Universe – Islamic Methodologies Made Easy
276. The Wandering Poet – Create
277. Pencil Color Portrait #1 – The Diary of a Weird Teen Boy
278. the15thday – boy vs sea
279. Strange Places: Scorpion Submarine – Everyday Strange
280. Animal parade – By Sarah