My experiences so far have encouraged me to make being a hybrid author my priority. But I’d attended seminars and conventions and spoken to trad authors of all success levels so I knew what to expect from traditional too. Gone through all of it: ostracization at times from some authors (it happens, less now I believe, or hope), the ups and downs of everything indie. While I started indie, I had no illusions about what that would entail. Then there were some audio companies interested in it, but in the end, it was TOR that came through and snagged the series.ĭR: Running with that thread, since you’ve now traditionally published and self-published, is there anything about one or the other that’s surprised you? A project I wanted to do on South Asian/Silk Road mythologies and inspirations. For my Patreon and keeping myself happy and sane. I was originally going to write it just for me. RRV: It wasn’t supposed to be traditional at all. What was it about The First Binding that made you decide to take it the traditional route? And it’s so hard to keep track of the reality of a story.ĭR: The First Binding is your first traditionally published fantasy novel, but it’s not your first book – you’ve self-published several novels in your Grave Reports series, among others. How they evolve, run away, refuse to keep their shape the more they’re told. VIRDI: I would say it’s the idea of the most interesting man in the world but told in the manner of Forest Gump (who, I suppose from the movie, could also be the most interesting man of the world – though, his world), with an emphasis on the nature of stories.
How would you describe this book to a reader who isn’t familiar with your work?
The First Binding is an epic door-stopping tome of a fantasy book, but it also plays with structure and stories-within-stories in a way that few other doorstoppers do. To mark the release of The First Binding, Virdi stopped by WinterIsComing to talk about writing this epic story, composing its layered myths, transitioning from self-publishing to traditional (and why he’ll be keeping a foot in both worlds), and more.ĭANIEL ROMAN: Hi Ronnie! Thanks so much for taking the time to talk with us about your work today. The First Binding was an excellent book you can find our spoiler-free review of it here. At the same time, Ari peels back the curtain and gives the reader the true accounting of his riveting journey.
It follows Ari, a mysterious storyteller with a legendary past, as he tries to shroud himself from the public eye with a web of tall tales and conflicting myths. Virdi hit bookshelves this week, and it is a door-stopping tome of an epic fantasy novel that pulls many of the same narrative tricks as The Name of the Wind while still being incredibly unique. Drawing on South Asian mythology and culture, a setting that recalls the Silk Road and a charming hero, The First Binding is the first in Virdi’s Tales of Tremaine series. Are you one of those people who’s spent the last 10 years groaning about how much you wish you could read The Doors of Stone, the long-awaited third book in Patrick Rothfuss’ Kingkiller Chronicle series? If so, do I have good news for you.
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