A.C. Kingsley: Interview & FAQ

Which book did you write first? Even if it's not in order of the published books.

Missing Jester, Standalone. Bloody Murder, The Dark Tales.

When did you write your first book and how old were you?

I wrote the first book when I was 12 years old. However, got more into it when I was in college and started writing stories to pass time.

How did you come up with the series names?

Made sense for me, however I also keep adding more books.

How long does it take you to write a book?

I have to be in the mindset of the characters when writing. To think and behave like them, as if I have become them.

Which Authors did you love and/or grow up reading?

I would read Shakespeare plays and Edgar Allan Poe poetry. Along side the original Sherlock Holmes series by Arthur Conan Doyle. A good mystery and tragedy along with poetic poetry. I love incorporating the books or authors that have inspired me and my writing into the books. I have also loved James Patterson and his work of mystery and crime.

What inspired you? Tv shows, cartoons, anime, or movies? For your books.

My favorite film is The Grand Budapest directed by Wes Anderson. That movie got me hooked on watching his other movies. His movies are so colorful yet very dynamic. As I get older. I will watch lots of CSI and crime shows.

Dream collaboration of directors? Dead or Alive.

I would love to work with Wes Anderson. His movies are so colorful yet very dynamic. I would love him to work on my Players’ Chronicles series as it has more of the color elements. He will be able to put his style and his camera work into the film. His balance in the film with the background and the bright vibrant colors you can tell the tone of the film even with limited colors that he works with.

Why did you add LGBTQ+ characters and/or elements of it?

Why not? We are living in the 21st century right now.

Thoughts on LGBTQ+ Romance?

Just live your life the way you want it to be and love who you want.

Even though some cultures and religions don’t except it fully or supportive of it. What are your thoughts on that?

There will always be haters but also supports no matter what. There are generations that they don’t truly expect. Just depends on education and how the child is raised from the previous generation. Generations are adapting to the world.