Interview date: 23 February 2021
Christian W. Freed was born in Buffalo, N.Y. more years ago than he would like to remember. After spending more than 20 years in the active-duty US Army he has turned his talents to writing. Since retiring, he has gone on to publish over 25 military fantasy and science fiction novels, as well as his memoirs from his time in Iraq and Afghanistan, a children's book, and a pair of how to books focused on indie authors and the decision making process for writing a book and what happens after it is published.
His first published book (Hammers in the Wind) has been the #1 free book on Kindle 4 times and he holds a fancy certificate from the L Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest. Ok, so it was for 4th place in one quarter, but it's still recognition from the largest fiction writing contest in the world. And no, he's not a scientologist.
Passionate about history, he combines his knowledge of the past with modern military tactics to create an engaging, quasi-realistic world for the readers. He graduated from Campbell University with a degree in history and a Masters of Arts degree in Digital Communications from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
He currently lives outside of Raleigh, N.C. and devotes his time to writing, his family, and their two Bernese Mountain Dogs. If you drive by you might just find him on the porch with a cigar in one hand and a pen in the other. You can find out more about his work by following him on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChristianFreed
Twitter: @ChristianWFreed
Instagram: www.instagram.com/christianwarrenfreed/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8137590.Christian_Warren_Freed
Website: https://christianwfreed.com/
MWSA: How did you find out about MWSA?
Christian Freed: I was recommended through a friend and fellow veteran.
MWSA: What was your inspiration for writing?
Christian Freed: It has always come naturally. I started with goofy comic books as a kid, wrote a terrible horror novel in high school, and decided to bang out a book during each of my 3 deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. It was a stress release measure that turned into 27 books, my own publishing imprint, and growing.
MWSA: What do you write about?
Christian Freed: I take a Masters in military history, a love for the Crusades era, my own 20 yr career (5 of which were in different war zones), and combine it all into a military fantasy and sci-fi setting.
MWSA: What do you want readers to take away from your books?
Christian Freed: I try to provide a kick-ass ride that leaves you spent at the end. In my worlds, good guys die, because that's life. There are no 18 yr olds capable of saving the world or making good decisions and the older you get the better you are.
MWSA: What projects do you have in the works?
Christian Freed: I am currently completing book 5 of my Forgotten Gods series, publishing a pair of how to write and publish books, releasing my sci-fi noir The Lazarus Men, and working on a book of what my dogs taught me about transitioning to the civilian world.
MWSA: What's next?
Christian Freed: I am in the process of developing a writing course for colleges and veterans to help express creativity and clear out some of those jumbled thoughts we all have in our heads. Follow any of my links for more details.