INTERVIEW: James Islington (The Will of the Many)

An interview with fantasy author James Islington (The Will of the Many, The Strength of the Few, The Licanius Trilogy)

James Islington is a #1 New York Times bestselling Australian author that lives in Melbourne, Victoria.

We discuss the influence behind The Will of the Many, his writing process, his thoughts on the publishing industry, and more.

The interview took place at Supanova comic con, Melbourne, 2026.

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00:00 What influenced the characters in the Hierarchy series?

00:48 What influenced The Will of the Many?

02:06 How do you make a magic system?

03:14 What is your writing routine?

04:34 Any advice for aspiring authors?

05:40 What are your opinions on indie publishing?

08:47 What does the future of the publishing industry look like?

10:02 (SPOILER) Question about The Strength of the Few

13:15 What’s your history with Supanova comic con?

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Reporter: Hayden Jans

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Producer: Patrick Varence

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