How do you think working in Jordan’s universe will impact your own work? And are you at all worried that it might come to define who you are as a writer?
I have had some small worries to this regard. I don’t want my career to be that of the guy who rode Robert Jordan’s success. I would prefer to make it on my own merit. But doing this project, for me, is not about my career or my book sales. (Though I think both will be influenced greatly.) This is about the unparalleled opportunity to have some small hand in an amazing series. There are some actors who, when they found out that Lucas was doing the new Star Wars movies, went out of their way to get bit parts in the films just for the sheer opportunity. They wanted to be part of something that has been so influential in their lives. While I didn’t seek out this project, I feel much as those actors must. This is the defining cultural and literary phenomenon of my youth. I wasn’t focused on movies, I was focused on the fantasy genre. I can think of no greater honor than to be able to help see Mr. Jordan’s final vision for The Wheel of Time see publication. I don’t care if this brands me in any way. This isn’t the kind of opportunity you pass up.
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