We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Tyler Nixon. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Tyler below.
Alright, Tyler thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. What’s been the most meaningful project you’ve worked on?
In the last couple of months, I finished and submitted a book called “Fractured Souls” which took almost a year of research, dedication and listening to the stories of others. To get you up to speed, it’s a psychological thriller set in Tokyo, Japan that depicts a very misunderstood and over-stigmatized mental disorder. (Won’t say which one due to spoilers.) While the original inspiration from the story originated from my own journey with mental health, it ultimately became about those in the world who battle against trauma and giving them a chance to speak up through my story and help society push back the shadows that try to take them.
A quote from FS that I hope will one day become a mantra is, “I’m not broken. I’m breaking free.”
Tyler, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
I’ve been writing since I was thirteen. I’ve always loved to tell stories, and over time I’ve honed my craft and made definite improvements, though I’m still far from perfect at it. The hardest part of being a writer is getting the story out there in a market that’s so vast and diverse and making it stand out.
As far as what I’m proud of, “Fractured Souls” is arguably my greatest writing achievement, though it has yet to be published.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
For me, it’s when someone enjoys my stories, or better yet, gushes over them. It’s a priceless feeling.
Are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?
Yes. For me, it’s all the writing lessons on YouTube that I should have taken far earlier than I did. Specifically, I’m referring to the lectures by Brandon Sanderson at BYU.
Contact Info:
- Website: tylercnixonauthor.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylercnixonauthor/
- Other: https://www.wattpad.com/user/TylerNixon2 https://www.amazon.com/Sky-Shadows-Tyler-Craig-Nixon/dp/B0CMMJYNWV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GFG8BNNHGXJ6&keywords=sky+of+shadows+tyler+craig+nixon&qid=1700710765&sprefix=%2Caps%2C276&sr=8-1 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sky-of-shadows-tyler-craig-nixon/1120622569?ean=2940185870228
Image Credits
Art by Luis Bernardino, Cover designs by Ira Rebeca P.