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Nick Alimonos

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I am a full-time novelist who has devoted the past forty years of his life to storytelling. My books have earned me a loyal fanbase, and accolades from fiction contests and magazine critics.

By six years of age, I knew what I wanted to do with my life, and that was to tell stories. Before I could even spell my name, I was asking the servers at my father's restaurant to write down the scenarios running rampant through my skull. When I turned nine, I dragged my father to DC Comics headquarters in New York City to solicit my superheroes. By fourteen, I was querying publishers for an anthology of short stories, and I completed my first ninety-thousand-word novel in high school.

Throughout my life, teachers and classmates widely regarded me as a
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Nick Alimonos First, PLEASE ignore the "readers also enjoyed" or "books similar to" suggestions from Amazon and Goodreads. An algorithm drives these suggestions, a …moreFirst, PLEASE ignore the "readers also enjoyed" or "books similar to" suggestions from Amazon and Goodreads. An algorithm drives these suggestions, a blind system that is either grossly misinformed or outright broken. Since there is nothing I can do to rectify this misinformation, my only recourse is to use this questionnaire to set the record straight.

More than anything, "The Feral Girl" is a survival tale set in the jungle. Books sharing a similar plot include "The Jungle Book" and "Tarzan of the Apes."

But I was more heavily inspired by Charles Frazier's brilliantly told Civil War epic, "Cold Mountain." In Cold Mountain, a Confederate soldier, Inman, deserts his post to return to his hometown and lover. Inman struggles through the harsh American frontier without food, money, and dwindling supplies. He suffers from extreme weather conditions, malnutrition, homesickness, and loneliness --- all themes I explore in "The Feral Girl."

"The Land of Naked People" by Madhusree Mukerjee, an anthropological study of the tribes of the Andaman Islands, is an excellent reference for understanding and writing about primitive indigenous cultures similar to the Ilmar, the fictional race I created for "The Feral Girl."

"Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer is another brilliant source exploring real-world wilderness survival, isolation, and loneliness. I was fascinated by the main character's Luddite tendencies and rejection of modern, capitalist society.

"Lord of the Flies" by William Golding is a dark look into human nature and what people can do when basic necessities become scarce.

These are just some of the books that inspired me to write "The Feral Girl." Contrary to what the algorithm may lead you to believe, Thelana's tale is NOT smut, nor is it meant to titillate. I hope readers who enjoy the types of stories mentioned here will find my most recent novel worthy of their consideration. (less)
Nick Alimonos Hi Ric,

I appreciate the kind words and your interest in the Aenya Series. Much of my literary journey can be found on my blog, but if you'd like a per…more
Hi Ric,

I appreciate the kind words and your interest in the Aenya Series. Much of my literary journey can be found on my blog, but if you'd like a personal interview, we could chat over IM or through Alitu (my podcast program). Unfortunately, I am fairly busy at the moment and don't think I can make it to Tampa any time soon.

Thanks again. (less)
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Discovering Austen: A Guy’s Take on Pride and Prejudice

Am I really doing this? Yep. This guy (me), who grew up on a steady diet of He-Man and D&D, an author known for action, adventure, and monsters bleeding out across the pages of his own books, chose to pick up and read the most chic-flickiest of books ever written, and you know what? I... Continue Reading → Read more of this blog post »
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