For this week’s edition of Inspired By, we would like to wish Nils Johnson-Shelton a happy (belated) publication week for the third book in his  The Otherworld Chronicles series, The Dragon King.  Here, are a few books that have inspired Nils most as an author.

 

The Lord of the Rings Series  by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Lord of the Rings is a high fantasy trilogy taking place in the extended Middle Earth Universe.

 The Earthsea Trilogy by Ursula K. LeGuin

The boy Sparrowhawk leaves his home of Gont to travel to the Island of the Wise to learn wizardry, but out of arrogance he unleashes a great evil on the world, which he must set right. 

 Monty Python and the Holy Grail

In this classic movie, King Arthur and his knights embark on a low-budget search for the Grail, encountering many silly obstacles.

 Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury

A memorable story of two boys and the evil that grips their small Midwestern town, with the arrival of a “dark carnival”.  These two boys save the souls of the town.

The Dungeons and Dragons Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and Fiend Folio

Nils found inspiration in three guides to the role-playing game, Dungeons and Dragons.

 

P.S. Don’t forget to check out Nils’ Pinterest board inspired by The Dragon King.