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Official Interview: Kiel Barnekov

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Today's Chat with Sarah features Kiel Barnekov author of Shepherds of Destiny.

To view the official review, click here.

To view the book on Amazon, click here.

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1. When did you first know you wanted to be an author?

I have enjoyed writing since I was a child. I wrote a children's book in the 1980's when I was in my thirties. At that time there was essentially no means of self-publishing.

2. What was your biggest obstacle and how did you overcome it?

For the most part, work and raising two daughters. I retired and the daughters grew up.

3. What do you enjoy when you aren't writing?

I go to the beach nearly every day, walking and swimming in the warm Florida weather. Also, travel.

4. Let's talk about your book Shepherds of Destiny. In it, two men with ALS have a big decision to make. Why ALS?

I had a colleague of mine suffer from ALS. He was a commercial airline pilot. Seeing him go from that career to a physical vegetable left a lasting impression. Also, I needed a debilitating disease that left the mind mostly intact.

5. The reviewer mentions a mansion with incredible luxuries. Can you give us a glimpse of one?

Probably the infinity pool deck overlooking the California hills, facing west where incredible sunsets can be seen while dining in the incredibly fine weather. The heli-pad would be quite incredible as well. Imagine having your own helicopter right outside your door!

6. Do you think your book is a realistic depiction of the future? If not, how do you see it?

In the future, anything is possible. Twenty years ago did we see ourselves fully connected to the Internet from anywhere on Earth having a mobile signal? Until this year, who would've thought we could develop a vaccine against a virulent virus in months vs. 3-5 years, if ever? The futurist Ray Kurzweil believes we will achieve singularity by the year 2040 - computers with the intelligence of a human brain. I believe he's correct.

7. Which character in your book is your favorite?

Tough call. In Book 1, it is probably Ansley Barnett, who developed the cyborg. She is such an accomplished young woman, a genius who's team has developed a path to immortality. In Book 2, it is definitely Erik Richard, naval aviator and astronaut.

8. This is a book one. Can you give us a short of book two?

Book 2 gets deeper into a couple of the characters. Erik Richards, who becomes the third cyborg, takes the lead through most of the book. He develops a relationship with the sister of Arya Anderson while visiting Arya's family in Norway. Arya was the technical specialist who was killed in the accident aboard the USS Elon Musk. The secret to Ansley Barnett's development of the cyborg is revealed as well. The Guardian takes Kristian, Aaron and Erik on a couple of journeys into the past to correct timelines going astray that could dramatically alter the present day.

I like to end on some fun questions.

9. Which science fiction TV show is your favorite?


I've been a Star Trek fan since the first episode back in the 1960's. I've followed all the spin-offs and movies enthusiastically.

10. Which superpower would you most want to have for one day?

Definitely being able to fly like Superman.

11. Does the toilet paper roll go over or under?

Ha! A debate my wife and I have regularly. I definitely argue 'over'.

12. What's your favorite holiday and why?

I'd have to say Christmas. I was fortunate to have great Christmases growing up and this continued with my family. It's a holiday when the world's problems can be forgotten.
A book is a dream you hold in your hands.
—Neil Gaiman
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