I wanted to explore a flawed VR concept, rather than the many fictional VR scenarios in which is works perfectly.ĭJ: Could you briefly tell us a little about your main characters? Do they have any cool quirks or habits, or any reason why readers with sympathize with them? I also am fascinated with the evolution of virtual reality, its challenges and benefits. I love the narratives of the teams and players, and I wanted to bring that drama to the page. Nat: The biggest influence is my love of eSports, particularly pro League of Legends. DJ: What were some of your influences for The Vengeance Code? But when the only thing more dangerous than the games is not playing them, they’ll have to figure out how to win.

And Cache can’t accept a position in an industry that kills its customers. Linix can’t possibly trust the heir of the man who destroyed her family. His father’s virtual reality program kills people. Only she knows her father was murdered, his code stolen. He’s the heir to a fortune, determined to follow in mother’s fatal footsteps. She’s a nobody in the bunker, struggling to survive.

I have a BA in English Linguistics with a minor in editing, and I have always been in love with video games, anime, and good food. Nat McKenzie: I have several books published under Natalie Whipple, but for my new focus in sci-fi I’m taking on a new pen name as well. ◊ ◊ ◊ DJ: Hey Nat! Thanks for agreeing to do this interview! For readers who aren’t familiar with you, could you tell us a little about yourself? Today I am interviewing Nat McKenzie, author of the new science-fiction novel, The Vengeance Code.

Fish Out of Water by Natalie Whipple