Today we talk about MARKS ON FOREST STONES, a book by Uldis Miķelsons published with our publishing house Europe Books.
Europe Books had the pleasure of interviewing Uldis Miķelsons to get to know him better, where he found the inspiration to write MARKS ON FOREST STONES, as well as how he defines his writing style.
Below you can find our interview. Take a seat and enjoy your reading!!!
- Where and when did you find the inspiration to write your book?
As a child, I loved reading books, and this respect for good books has continued into my adult life. Likewise, respect for people who read books. However, I have noticed that many people these days consider books to be something outdated. With more and more people consuming AI-generated content, I wanted to create my book as proof that we humans are still capable of creating compelling stories and answering great questions. I wanted to create something that artificial intelligence can’t do, namely original ideas and concepts that go beyond simply combining and sorting known information. Moreover, I wanted to translate great ideas into a compelling story that would appeal to a wide audience. I wanted to create something that would last after I was gone. Namely, a story with a hidden message that touches on people’s attitudes towards life. And you know, when I started writing, the main ideas of the book appeared in my mind as if they had already existed. As if I hadn’t invented them, but simply laid them out.
- What are the crucial themes of your book?
The book has several main themes. Some might find the most captivating theme to be the unknown, ancient, highly advanced civilization that probably existed long before our own. However, this theme is not fully explored in the book. Stay tuned for more… The same applies to beings that probably exist between reality and illusion. Others may focus on the complex question of the real causes of wars and whether they can be prevented. This question is partly explored in increasingly sophisticated ways from the first to the third part of the book. Similarly, the topic of God’s existence and the reasons why people want to have an immortal soul. However, the most important theme is the existence of free will in people and their desire to control others. In one of the chapters, I tried to reveal this topic, even by diving into the realms of quantum physics. However, at the heart of the plot is love.
- What is the message you want to convey to your readers?
If I had to convey a message to my readers, it would be that the world is far more complex and interesting than selfish people use to believe. To live life fully, you need to pay attention to the world outside and within yourself without prejudice and cognitive traps in your mind. Resist the urge to control others for your own self-esteem, and you will discover not only the compelling world you are part of but also the exciting side of creativity and true love. Your self-esteem is just an illusion. Value your time and your attention, this is the only thing that is real in your only life. Time flows smoothly with your attention when there is a serene silence in your mind.
- How would you define your writing style?
I am a newcomer to the world of literature. Let the readers draw their own conclusions. I would say the first and second parts of my book are a mix of fairy tale and science fiction, and the third part is a mix of science fiction and scientific philosophy. Still there is a loop…
- Are you working on a new writing project, you can tell us about?
Since I intentionally left some suspense in this book, I am writing a sequel that will answer the remaining questions and, of course, raise new ones…Unfortunately, I don’t have much time for this, as I am not a professional writer. Hope to have the second book more or less at its final stage by the end of this year.
Europe Books thanks the author Uldis Miķelsons once again for taking the time and answering our questions. We are really pleased to have walked alongside him on the editorial path that led to the publication of his book MARKS ON FOREST STONES.
To you, my dear reader, may this book make you reflect on how to best live your life, believing in and promoting your internal dialogue with that of the outside world, giving value to the serenity of the passing of time.
So, my dear reader, all I have to say is to enjoy your reading!
Your Editor!