Theater of the Dragon

Daniel Archer

About the Author: Daniel has a particular interest in politics and what the ramifications of diffidence in voters can entail. While he writes purely for pleasure, his day job is much more fascinating. He currently holds many certificates, clearances, and credentials to take fact and turn it into believable fiction without compromising the status quo. Among some of his many facets are being a Water Response-Trained Vessel Operator for response to waterborne terrorist actions or major incident on the open seas; and a certified Police Diver. He has worked a number of aircraft crashes and cruise ship disasters.

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Hobbies: Old car restoration, deep-sea fishing, hiking, ebaying.
Loves: Mopar, the ocean, my dogs, hockey, comic books.
Dislikes: Ice cream with crunchy stuff in it, nepotism.
Preferred reading: Daily newspaper, fiction (which is basically the same)

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How did the idea of the Theater of the Dragon come about?

I've been an avid horror fan all my life. I've watched all the movies and read all the books about the devil doing bad things, but I was left with a perplexing question. Everyone was so gung-ho on proving the devil was behind whatever evil-doing was happening but no one said what happened once he'd been caught at it. I wanted to see if you could make the devil pay his dues.

Why did politics come into play?

Shamefully, I believe you can find the devil most often there. When setting the stage for the book, it was the most likely playground to find him dabbling in.

Does the devil really exist?

I believe so. I know some people who've made deals with him and they seem to come true, so he must exist. Look around you, you'll see some yourself.

Why mix religion with politics in Theater of the Dragon?

What's the next likely place to find the devil? And not in such an adversarial position, I should think. Hell, God and the devil actually started off as friends. Why shouldn't they have a love/hate relationship still. After all, deities can be dysfunctional, too. Human nature had to get this from somewhere.

Is there something else in the works?

There's a whole lot of something in the works.

Will your next work then deviate from the tone found in Theater of the Dragon?

The next book I am writing is not a sequel to Theater of the Dragon, but there is a connection. Readers may not see it at first, but they will when it's pointed out to them later. I don't plan on telling anyone anytime soon, though. It would spoil the game. Suffice it to say, there's a method to my madness. But it's all in good fun.

Are you a religious man?

I should say not. If I was, I wouldn't write the stuff I do. Life has convinced me that the existence of a benevolent God is mankind's wishful thinking. Either we're out here on our own or we've been abandoned like old toys that have lost their novelty. We're the old Atari game system in a world of Wii.

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