The
Scribbler is privileged to have Ivan “Doc”
Holiday back for
another visit. With a new manuscript under his belt, he’s here to
talk about his latest work.
Ivan
has been a guest previously with an excerpt from his last novel –
Roadhouse Legacy. For those that missed it, please go HERE!
This
week Ivan has agreed to a 4Q interview.
Ivan
Holiday Arsenault was born in New Brunswick, Canada.
At
59 years old, Ivan “Doc” Holiday has worked a total of 55
nightclubs and bars, in both
the
US and Canada, this is not counting the other 150 honky-tonks, dives
& shitholes, he has worked
short
stints in over the past 36 years.
He
is recognized worldwide as a leading authority in the field of
nightclub security.
Ivan
is the author of 5 books -
“The
Bouncer’s Bible – The Art and Science of working the door” ,
“The
Cooler's Grimiore -The Comprehensive Instructional Guide to Nightclub
& Bar Security”,
“Sun
Tzu & The Art of Bouncing”, "The Bouncer’s Bible 2nd
Edition" and 'Roadhouse Legacy'.
In
1999 he produced the World’s First Nightclub Security Instructional
Video under the Bouncer's Bible DVD title.
In
2012 Ivan produced the World's first Bouncer produced & performed
music video 'Pain Don't Hurt'? the lyrics written by Ivan.
In
1986 he invented The CRV Child's Riding Belt & was nominated for
an Honorary PhD. from the University of Alberta Canada, in
recognition of his creation of the CRV Riding Belt and its
contribution toward the rehabilitation of paraplegic children.
In
2008 Ivan deployed to IRAQ as a Honeywell Defense Contractor to train
US Army soldiers in a new Stryker Recovery System.
Ivan
has a PhD in Correctional Psychology but considers himself a
'self-educated man'.
Ivan
is an America Mensa member with a WAIS-III IQ of 144.
4Q:
What is the title of your forthcoming novel and tell us about it.
IH:
The Title of my new novel is 'Merlin Ragnarr & The Book of Lies'
Basically
its a Fantasy novel about a one and only college of Viking magic
called “Şeiðrune School of Sorcery”. Only teens of Viking
heritage that possess Şeiðr Blood (Magic blood) can enroll. I made
Şeiðrune School of Sorcery one of the 12 schools of magic from the
world of JK Rowling's Harry Potter series...I use brief references in
my novel under the 'Fair use act' but avoid any plagiarism.
4Q:
This story is quite a bit different from your last novels, Roadhouse
legacy and the Bouncer’s Bibles. What inspired this story?
IH:
I love the writings of JK Rowlings and her Harry Potter series. But I
also have a great love for Viking mythology...Not the crap the movies
put out but REAL Viking myths and legends. So I combined my two
passions into a book series. My school is very different from the
other institutions.
The
students are older, stronger and more physical. All the magic and
rituals are based on REAL Viking Seidr and Rune magic. My books even
have a glossary in the back to translate Old Norse language to
English. You will be able to speak old Norse tongue by the time you
finish the novel!
Lol.
4Q:
Starting from today, what else do you have to do to get your new
story ready when can we expect it to be ready for either per-purchase
or to buy.
IH:
I am just now into my first draft review. Page 79 of 450. Its slow
going because of the fun I'm having with it. But when my wife pry's
it from my fingers..it should be published February 2019.
4Q:
What next for Ivan Holiday, the author?
IH:
Just started Book 2 of 7..... 'Merlin Ragnarr & The Tale of Two'
An Excerpt:
Within the last few years and
as of late, Devilin the Darkmind had become increasingly disgruntle.
He was annoyed and far from content, in regards to the teaching of
Dark Fjölkyngi (magic). He believed and argued strongly, that the
absolute scope of Dark Arts were not being taught nor attained.
That the doctrine of Dark
Fjölkyngi, needed to take a more advantageous path of study and
start exploring the deeper, darker side of Viking Fjölkyngi and
Şeiðr (Rune magic).
The
Morpheus and Elvin knew where their brother was going with this
particular line of thought and voiced their disapproval of his
proposal, straight away. Both brothers warned Devilin, that to
venture deeper into the dark side was to enter the realm of Svartr
Fjölkyngi (Black Magic).
This
level of sorcery was not only dangerous but totally forbidden at
Şeiðrune.
Devilin
argued that he could control the Svartr Fjölkyngi…that together
they could harness its infinite powers and untapped potential.
Morpheus quickly reminded his brother, of the pitiless path of
addiction that awaited those who carelessly ventured down that risky
road. Many who drank from the dark chalice of Svartr Şeiðr suffered
a terrible, tormenting thirst for its malevolence power. Devilin
rebuked his brothers, with a curse and a hiss, he labeled them both,
cowards and fools. Morpheus informed Magus Darkmind, that he alone,
was the elected Headmaster of Şeiðrune… and with that being said,
never would he allow Svartr Fjölkyngi to be taught or even spoken
of, in his school. Morpheus refused to discuss the matter any further
and turned his back on Devilin, putting to rest the debate and his
brother's belligerence.
Magus
Darkmind, took his elder brother's final say, and his back, as an
inexcusable insult, that filled him with blind rage. Devilin pulled a
jewel handled, dagger, made from the fang of a Dragon, from the
inside pocket of his cloak, and headed in Morpheus's direction.
Thank
you Ivan for being our guest this week. For you readers looking for
more information on Ivan and his novels, follow the links below.
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