Q&A with Artúr Faye – Author Interview

Artúr Faye is a storyteller with a gift for weaving history, romance, and intrigue into captivating narratives. Best known for The Ballad of Robina and King Richard, Faye transports readers to a world of love and power, where fate and ambition collide. In this exclusive Q&A, we dive into the inspiration behind the novel, the writing process, and what makes historical fiction so compelling.

From character development to the challenges of blending fact with fiction, Faye shares fascinating insights into their creative journey. Whether you’re a long-time fan or just discovering their work, this interview offers a behind-the-scenes look at the passion and dedication that bring these stories to life.

About The Author

Tell us more about you

I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest in the United States. Not only am I an author, but I am also an actor as well. I just love telling stories, so naturally, I want to tell them in any way I can.

What are the three items you’d take on a deserted island?

My laptop, for one, to do all my writing and also to play some games. Then probably my Steam deck to play even more video games. And finally probably one of my stuffed animals for some comfort.

Who is your biggest role model?

My biggest role model is probably Cillian Murphy. He’s a quiet man of class who just wants to make art, and then live life like a regular simple man. I feel like that’s a good thing to aspire for.

What is your favourite book and who is your favourite author?

I don’t necessarily have a favourite book or author, so I’ll just shout out what I’m reading right now, which is Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura. I’ve been really enjoying it so far and it’s my first translated read (and I’ll probably look more into translated reads after this).

Do you prefer e-books, physical books or audiobooks?

Personally, I prefer physical books. In my opinion, there is nothing better than a physical thing in your hands and turning pages. That being said, I think I end up digesting more e-books and audiobooks because they’re more convenient for what I do.

Is writing your full-time profession or a hobby?

It’s currently only part-time, but my hope is to one day have it be a full-time profession. I also act, but what is probably considered my “full-time profession” is being a ranch hand.

What social media platform do you like and use the most?

I’m on quite a few, but I am most prevalent on Instagram and Threads. You can find me:

Your Writing Process

How do you go about starting a new novel?

In previous projects, I’ve just jumped in, but with a few past projects (not including The Ballad of Robin and King Richard) I’ve noticed that I’ve been more and more frustrated, and that’s because when I was younger, I always had time to daydream and plan out what was going to happen before I had the time to write it. I’m starting to steer towards planning things, and even though I haven’t done much of it, I think it’s working a bit better.

Where do you like to write?

The most preferable place is definitely the library, but I always find myself writing in my bed at home.

What do you like most about writing?

I just like to tell stories, and writing is such an easy medium to do that in. We’re able to show powerful character development and heartwarming on heartbreaking scenes just from coordinated scribbles on a page or screen. The choice of words is also such a powerful part of writing that gets me really giddy. The right words gives the reader the right emotions, and it’s such an art and a science to get right.

What do you find stops you from writing more?

Hunger.

What genres do you like to write and why?

Personally, I like to write a lot of fantasy because I love magic and exploring the different worlds and lore that there is to so many different fantasy worlds. There’s so many different ways it gets interpreted and the idea of all these things that are impossible in our world is just so much fun.

What’s one piece of advice you’d give to aspiring writers?

It’s simple, but I feel like it’s the advice that every aspiring writer needs: just get the words on a page. Once you start it (whether that be the project or your writing for the day), then you get in the zone and get going.

Showcase your books!

How many books have you written and if more than one, what’s your favourite?

I’ve only written one so far, but I plan to write many more. Whatever I feel like, honestly.

How long did The Ballad of Robina and King Richard take to write?

The Ballad of Robina and King Richard is a special case because I wrote and published it in less than a year. While I think I did really well with writing and editing and keeping a healthy schedule of that, I don’t necessarily recommend it. With it, just everything about it was so played out in my head that I knew what to write down, and for me, that’s rare.

Lastly, what is your favourite thing about being an author?

My favourite thing about being an author is just that I get to create these stories and share these different lives that live in my head and see how people connect with it and learn and grow. The reason I wrote The Ballad of Robin and King Richard is to really get people to understand a trans reality, and that like everyone else we’re human and deserve all the things that everyone else gets. We’re just like everyone else.

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