Hello, Readers! Itβs me, Kitty Mojito, back on the scene with a brand new interview!
Today, Iβm hanging out with Veronica Preston. She is a Canadian indie author. We will chat about her brand new novel, ‘The Book of the Devil’. Get comfy, this is going to be a purrfect conversation!
KM: Welcome to the chat, Veronica! I’m so paw-sitively excited to have you here! Tell us a little about yourselfβwhatβs your backstory?
VP: Hi Kitty! Thanks so much for having me! Iβm an indie fantasy author. Iβm drawn to stories that wrestle with good and evil, exploring the hidden spaces in between. Writing is a way for me to ask big questions that donβt always have easy answers. My world is filled with books, notebooks, andβof courseβa very insistent cat who keeps me grounded while Iβm off exploring mythic realms.
KM: A very insistent cat, huh? You mean youβve got a feline sidekick too? Iβm not surprised. Fantasy sounds like such an exciting genre to dive into! So, how did you get started on your writing journey? What made you put your paw to the pen, so to speak?
VP: It all began with a question that haunted me. What if we heard the Devil’s story from his own perspective? That curiosity grew into pages, and before I knew it, I was building an entire mythic world. I didnβt set out to become an author; the story demanded to be told. So, I just followed where it led!
KM: Meowβthatβs a question that really gets your whiskers twitching! But okay, before I dive into all the juicy details, tell me, who are some of your favorite authors? I need to know where youβre getting your cat-like imagination from.
VP: Iβm inspired by writers who balance the imaginative with the profound. C.S. Lewis blends philosophy with storytelling. John Miltonβs Paradise Lostβwhat an epic! I also love contemporary thinkers like Eckhart Tolle. Neale Donald Walsch also provides deep insights. They explore the spiritual questions of life. Oh, and I admire indie authors who arenβt afraid to tell the stories that others wonβt.
KM: Oooh, I love that! Itβs always good to have a little bit of deep thinking mixed in with the adventure. So, tell meβwhatβs a typical day in the life of an author like? Iβm guessing itβs not all cat naps and nibbles, right?
VP: Haha, not quite! Some days, the words just tumble out faster than I can type. Other days, Iβm slow and steadyβediting, revising, or mapping out the next step of the journey. A lot of it is discipline, showing up even when the muse is quiet. But I also make time for reading and reflecting, which always circles back into my stories.
KM: Purrfect! Now, letβs get down to the meat of the fishβyour debut novel, ‘The Book of the Devil’! What an achievement! Tell us the story behind the book. How did this devilish idea come about?
VP: The idea came from a simple question: Has the Devil’s story ever truly been told in full? In most traditions, heβs cast as the villain, but what if thatβs only part of the story? What if his fall was about more than just disobedienceβwhat if it was a struggle with pride, loyalty, and love? From that question, Nahar came to life. Itβs a mythic world filled with Jinn, angels, and divine forces. And here, the Devil (as Iblis) gets to speak for himself for the first time.
KM: Thatβs a claw-some concept! Iβm already hooked! What do you want readers to know about your book? Anything youβd like them to take away from it?
VP: Well, itβs not a book that glorifies darkness. Instead, it confronts choiceβthings like free will, forgiveness, pride, and rebellion. These arenβt just abstract concepts in the story; theyβre part of the human experience too. I hope readers close the book with more questions than answers. I also hope they feel the courage to wrestle with those questions.
KM: Mmm, wrestling with questionsβ¦ sounds like some real cat philosophy to me! Now, the Devil’s story is controversial. Do you think people are ready to take a closer look at him?
VP: Controversy only proves the power of the story. The Devil is one of the most enduring figures in human imagination, yet we rarely ask why heβs so significant. For me, exploring his story isnβt about endorsing rebellion. Itβs about understanding the human heart. This includes its pride, longing for freedom, and wish for belonging. I donβt claim to solve the mystery, but I want readers to step into it and ask their own questions.


KM: Paws upβyouβre onto something there. Now, what does the future hold for Veronica Preston? What can readers look forward to next?
VP: ‘The Book of the Devil: Genesis’ is the first in a trilogy, and the journey doesnβt stop there. The next two booksβPurgatory and Revelationβwill dive even deeper into the stakes and choices. Beyond the trilogy, I hope to keep creating stories that are daring, philosophical, and mythic. I want my tales to linger in readers’ minds long after theyβve closed the book.
KM: Oh, I canβt wait to see whatβs next! This is going to be one wild ride. Thanks for chatting with me today, Veronica! Youβve made my whiskers tingle with excitement!
VP: Thank you, Kitty! This has been so much fun. I canβt wait for readers to dive into the world of ‘The Book of the Devilβ.
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