Daniel Georgiev

“Today I’m joined once again by the brilliantly inventive and one of our favourite authors, Daniel Georgiev. Welcome back, Daniel! Ready to dive into the deep end of weird, wonderful questions?”

Always ready. Let’s do it.

“Excellent. So tell me, what’s one writing rule you love to break?”

I never learned the rules. So I might be breaking from here. 😎

“Bold choice. I love it. Rules were made to be broken. If your life were a novel, what would the title be?”

Rise Above.

“Very powerful. Now once you finish a manuscript, how do you celebrate?”

I try to be happy about it, but it's forced happiness. I end up plotting new things out or just start editing. Book release, though, is different.

“Spoken like a true creative. How do you know when a story is truly finished?”

When all the questions are answered and there are no more significant developments to be made.

“Let’s talk about ambiance. Silence, music, or background chaos while writing?”

I tend to write with music, but I often put on my AirPods, turn on isolation mode, and forget to play my music. 😄

“Sounds like a solid routine anyway and definitely something I would do. What advice would you give to aspiring writers?”

Do it. Just do it. If you don't, nobody will. It's fine if it's flawed. If you don't do it, it's nothing. Do you prefer nothing?

“Straight to the heart. Who was your first writing inspiration?”

My sister.

“That’s lovely. Ok, quick confession time. Have you ever had a crush on a fictional character?”

A few.

“Same. It's hard not to. Do you talk to your pets like they understand you?”

Yes. They do, don't they!?

“100 percent. So how do you stay motivated during long writing projects?”

Just keep writing. If I feel myself losing it, then I just take a break and do something totally unrelated to writing. And there we go. It comes back to me.

“That’s a solid reset. What’s coming up next for you?”

On July 26, 2025 comes out Mathsmagica: Tapestry of Shadows audiobook version. It's so good that it blows my mind. Justin Fife did a complete five-star performance. I believe it's his best work yet.

“That’s exciting news. I’ve seen the preview. It looks awesome. non-writing activities spark your creativity?”

Video games, movies, anime, flying drones, editing videos.

“Very multimedia. What’s one app you can’t live without?”

The Adobe CC. 😄

“Graphic design is canon. What do you think the weather is like in Australia all year?”

Burning hellfire with dreams of snowy horizons. Sorry, Ajay. I know many haven't seen snow there.

“Ha! That’s actually not far off. I'd love to see the snow. Do you read reviews of your books?”

Yes. It is direct feedback from my readers. Most are extremely positive so it inspires me to keep writing. That being said, editorial reviews are also high, which brings me to even greater heights of joy.

“That’s amazing. Describe your writing space for us.”

My lounge has a very neat adjustable table. I sit on the fluffy cushion and extend the table to place my laptop. A cup of coffee and my AirPods and we're traversing worlds.

“Sounds perfect. What’s one trope you secretly love?”

Magic science. I find myself ending up adding logic to all fantasy and magic systems that I do. I just need them to be logical and make sense. Not make magic out of thin air.

“Logic wizards are the best wizards. What’s one stereotype you’ve heard about Australians?”

They are used to alligators and kangaroos around their houses.

“I mean, you're not totally wrong but we only have Crocodiles. It's funny people are scared of our beaches. They are only really a problem if you don't know how to swim. In Australia, there are more fatal crocodile attacks than shark attacks. Those cute little swimming holes tourists like… there's a reason we don't swim in them. What's your go-to comfort read or author?”

Not going to name anyone. But I enjoy indie authors as sometimes there are some insanely good hidden gems there.

“Great answer. But we all know it's me, 🤣 (joking) What was your favorite cartoon as a kid?”

Samurai Jack. 🤷‍♂️

“A classic. Do you prefer writing series or standalone books?”

I like series because they let you really expand a world and its characters. If you like creating rich worlds with deep characters, you need some space. That being said, I am currently writing Sun Catchers — a standalone dystopian fantasy sci-fi book where "One day it started snowing... and it never stopped."

“Chills already. Have any personal experiences influenced your work?”

Yeah. There are. My father almost died being one. Though I'd say, a lot of my own life is layered out in my books. Just properly disguised. Hint: As JM Rose, who was recently a featured author here, said, "I think you're Sova from Mathsmagica."

“That’s really moving. How would you describe your voice or writing style?”

Hard to describe. Can I instead use one of the editorial reviews I had which answers that question, exactly? From Readers Favorite's Carmen Tenorio:

"Daniel Georgiev's writing is vivid, metaphorical, emotionally charged, and immersive. His impressively poetic and lyrical prose is clear and detailed, effectively conveying imagery, intense emotions, and atmosphere."

“That’s one glowing review. Do you see writing as self-expression or self-discovery?”

Self-expression. Writing has saved me from many things I can't voice out, but need to.

“That hits deep. What do you imagine an Australian barbecue is like?”

Hot as hell, scent of freshly cut grass mixing up with the aroma of grilled meat. Beer and cold drinks at the ready.

“Nailed it. What role does research play in your writing?”

Important. I write fantasy, but like to ground it to the understanding of our world. For that reason, I sometimes need to research different chemical or biological topics and pretty much anything.

“I respect that a lot. How do you choose names for your characters?”

I usually think of the character and the role they will play and then try to match a name that would befit it. For example, Sova in Mathsmagica — the main character — translates to owl in Bulgarian. And that's the bird of wisdom right there.

“That’s brilliant. Where do you usually write, and what’s your ideal setup?”

I write mainly at home. The best environment is with a cup of coffee and my MacBook. If I have that, I can dive as deep as I need to.

“Alright. Getting spooky. Have you ever had a supernatural experience?”

Saw a UFO once. I was out on my late night jog and a large orange light passed not too high above the buildings. I had no phone on me and couldn't capture it, damn.

“That is wild. Final question. How do you deal with self-doubt as a writer?”

I remind myself that I am not writing to appeal to anyone. I do it for myself. Then the doubt disappears.

“Beautifully said. Daniel, this has been an absolute blast as usual. Thanks for sharing your world with us.”

Thanks, Ajay. This was a lot of fun.

“To the readers:

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Until next time!”