Every Tuesday, get to know a bit about the stories behind the books you love, and discover your next favourite novel.

Sabitha: Aliens and fantasy are a match like chocolate and peanut butter in JR Swisher’s novel Keeper of the Sacred Scroll. JR, can you tell us a bit about your story?

JR: Keeper of the Sacred Scroll was my first published work, a romance set against political upheaval, and I’m proud of it.

Sabitha: Do you have a playlist for your book?

JR: My entire playlist is dedicated to my book, but Landslide and Sara by Fleetwood Mac are the songs most relevant to the story. Landslide the story is about time. Sarah was the main character’s original name and the song sums up her personality.

Sabitha: If your characters met you, what would they say to you?

JR: If my characters met me, they’d be unimpressed but also encourage me to get my mental health back together. However, if I met my characters I’d tell them I love them, especially my favorite character.

Sabitha: What’s your next writing project?

JR: My next work will be a sequel to the first novel, which will delve more into the culture and backstory of the characters. Vietnam’s history is a big inspiration for the story. It was dying to get written and published as long as I can remember.

Sabitha: Thanks for sharing your story and your process. We’re looking forward to reading! Where can the Night Beats community find you and your book?

JR: I’m on X @JackJRSwisher, and you can find my book on Amazon.