When did you first consider yourself a writer?
I probably first considered myself a writer when I was studying English language and literature. I realised I enjoyed writing and the creative process, using words to form emotion, expression and imagery.
I pursued a creative writing course and wrote for the local newspaper. I began to find the discipline of writing every day and this would eventually lead me to writing the novel that would become Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice.
Where were you born/grew up at?
I was born in Bath, a beautiful and historic city in the west of England. I spent my childhood and some of my adult years living in Frome, an attractive market town near the Mendip Hills to the south of Bath.
I have spent the last two decades living in Bath and now Bristol. Bristol is a major city in the west of England with a vibrant culture and music scene.
Describe yourself in 5 words or less!
Describe myself? An idealist, yet a realist.
Which of your novels can you imagine made into a movie?
I would like to think my debut novel, Iceni: The Year of Sacrifice, and the other two I am working on in the trilogy, have the potential to become a movie. The revolt of Queen Boudica and the Iceni tribe against the might of Rome has an enduring appeal.
The wronged, rising up against the oppressor. Boudica and the Iceni have been the inspiration for novels, plays, films and drama. Bringing my story of the revolt to the big screen would be my ultimate ambition.
What is something unique/quirky about you?
As well as being a writer and author, I am a gig photographer. I photograph some of the best bands in the business, mostly in Bristol and Bath. The Levellers, Selecter, UB40, Kaiser Chiefs, Texas.
I am well placed in Bristol with so many festivals, gigs and star attractions coming here. The Bristol Sounds and Harbour festivals are highlights of the summer.
To learn more about Stephen D. Owen’s book and giveaway, click the link.
