The Mind Behind the Mythos
Scott Bohlin is the author of evocative fiction works such as The Boatman's Promise and The Wings That Rise and Fall, both available on Amazon. His writing blends emotional depth, lyrical prose, and themes of perseverance, memory, and human connection. A retired U.S. veteran and certified counselor-in-training, Scott draws on a rich background in service, psychology, and storytelling to explore the complexities of inner transformation and resilience. When he's not writing, he enjoys time with his companion dog, Sailor, and continues his work in the field of mental health and recovery.
"The greatest stories are not just read; they are felt. They are the echoes of truths we carry within ourselves, waiting for the right words to give them voice."
An Audience with the Author
- Aside from your main heroes, which character was the most fun for you to write?
- Momo the Kitsune was an enjoyable being to create. In the third book, the Sphinx pack has been a great deal of fun to write and create, as it has made some significant changes to the plot ending, shifting from what I initially envisioned to fit the story better and give them more space within.
- If you could visit any location from your books, where would you go and why?
- That’s tough, so many historical places to choose from that are real and some that aren’t. Obviously, who would not want to visit Castle Crith Iolaire? The home of the Enay, the history within, the library, and the labyrinth beneath. Then I would like to see the Adevărul Sacru-(The Sacred Truth)—the main headquarters of the LQRI. The ancient monastery high in the Carpathian Mountains would be a historical wonder.
- Was there a character or a plot point that completely surprised you and went in a direction you didn't originally plan?
- Over the years, I have made numerous revisions to my books, refining the trilogy into a streamlined and more cohesive storyline. I will say that the last book of the trilogy reveals so many plot points of closure that I didn’t see coming, I had no idea I was going in that direction, or even had an idea I would ever find my characters in the place where they were. Without giving anything away, I will say that the Priest James storyline was completely fluid; how he was created and where he went in the story just seemed to unfold as the story progressed. I never seemed to be able to plan his fate, it just lay itself out before me, embedding in the story plot so beautifully, and it was a real surprise and pleasure to write his part of the story.
- What was the book that first made you fall in love with the fantasy genre?
- I read so many books in school. That’s all I did was read, all genres, I devoured westerns by Louis L'Amour, Frank Herbert's Dune Series, books by famous soldiers like Colonel David Hackworth, Richard Marcinko, Carlos Hathcock. Don’t get me started on the history books I read. If I had to pick a book that I think about often in the fantasy genre, I read as a kid that still catches my memory, it would be Stephen King's The Eyes of the Dragon.
- You're stuck on a deserted island and can only have three books. What do you choose?
- The philosophy of Epictetus, Colonel David Hackworth’s Brave Men, The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper.