The Man Who Built The World

1. What type of books do you write?
I write mainly in the speculative fiction genres, that is to say, science fiction, fantasy and horror. However, I like to try new things and have written in a variety of different genres. Among my current projects are a action-comedy novella series and a romance novel.

2. What is the latest book you have written?
My latest release is a horror/thriller called The Man Who Built The World. It is set in a fictional village on the edge of Dartmoor, in Devon, England. The central character is a man named Matthew Cassidy who returns to his village after sixteen years to attempt the funeral of his sister, facing up to the demons in his past in the process. It is very much like Stephen King's The Shining, in such it features an alcoholic writer on the verge of madness. However, the root of Matthew's problems are far deeper than even he could have imagined.

3. Is it part of a series, if so which one?
This one is a stand-alone novel. Series seem to be all the rage these days and I have one myself - The Tube Riders trilogy (only part one has been published) - however I believe a lot of readers enjoy reading one-off stories. I know I do.

4. When did you start writing?
The earliest I can remember writing stories is about age 8. I won a prize in school age 10 for a story I wrote. No idea what happened to it, I imagine it's in a drawer somewhere now! Through my early teens I tapped gamely away on my dad's typewriter, then when we got a computer when I was about 16 I stepped it up a level. I submitted my first short story manuscript at age 18 and finished my first novel the same year.

5. Why did you start writing?
I had an overactive imagination and I just always had stories to tell. My earliest stories were pretty much Lord of the Rings fan fiction - as in unlikely hero goes on a quest - but these days I feel I've developed my own style and never write the same book twice. Readers that are new to my work would be best to expect the unexpected. My books will always entertain but my stories won't always turn out the way they're expected to.

6. Who are your influences?
Early on I read tons of fantasy and horror, stuff like Terry Brooks, David Gemmill, Stephen King, Dean Koontz . . . these days I read a lot more varied stuff. Probably my favorite writer is Iain Banks, a Scottish writer who writes sci-fi and mainstream books, although a lot of them are truly genre-bending which is why I like them.

7. What can we expect from you in the near future? Book signing events, other details
I'm working hard on new material plus brushing up lots of older manuscripts. I recently started a novella series entited Beat Down! under a pen name so look out for it. I'm also working on part two of my Tube Riders trilogy. After that one is finished I'm going to take a break before I write part three to write another sci-fi book. There's a lot to come from me so keep a look out.
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White Leaves : Earth Liberation Front Series

1. What type of books do you write?
I write a variety of genre fantasy with a proclivity for dark themes, ie urban, dystopian, contemporary, and high fantasy.

2. What is the latest book, you have written?
Most recently wrote "White Leaves" book one of the E.L.F. (Earth Liberation Front) series.Publication with JukePopSerial

3. Is it part of a series?
It is book one/part of an Urban/dystopian fantasy series "E.L.F."

4. When did you start writing?
I began writing upon graduating high school in 2000.

5. Why did you start to write?
I started because after high school i realized h.s. hadn't prepared me for life at all, and after considering my options as for a path in life, i realized writing wasthe only thing i could picture myself doing for the rest of my life. And, because everyone always told me that my father, who passed away when i was in my early teens, should've been a writer.

6. Who are your influeneces?
My greatest influence was Terry Brooks(Shannara Series), but I am also influenced by many of the great fantasy writers, Tolkien, Goodkind, etc. As well as modern creators like the Waichowski brothers. Dark and edgy, and generally mind blowing.

7. What do you have planned for the future, book signings etc.
As for the near future, I'm currently focused on finishing releasing my Serial version of E.L.F. -White Leaves, still plenty of chapters to go. I hope to release it as an ebook, pick up an agent and get it released with a traditional publishing house, because I really want that hard copy paperback. But I am also looking into perhaps transcribing it back into a screenplay, because im a very visual writer. I see it as film for the big screen. Other than that, I am working on the sequel to White Leaves. Book two of E.L.F. will be entitled, Blighted Leaves. But there will be more to follow.

The Cult of Me

1. What type of books do you write?
So far I have released two books. The first (The Cult of Me) was a supernatural thriller, the second (An Odd Quartet) is a collection of horror stories with unusual twists in the tale.

2. What is the latest book you have written?
An Odd Quartet is my latest release. It is a collection of four dark stories. Including a ghost story, Death's recollections from the heat death of the universe. A special forces team conduct a hostage rescue mission and a reluctant demon takes his possession exam.
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3. Is it part of a series, if so which one?
My first book (The Cult of Me) is the first book in the series.
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4. When did you start writing?
In my teenage years I started writing short stories, only in the last year or so have I progressed to novels.

5. Why did you start writing?
I'm full of stories and I need to get them out somehow!

6. Who are your influences?
Clive Barker and Ian M Banks are probably the most direct influences. Although I read many authors and genres, I think there's something to be learned from all of them.

7. What can we expect from you in the near future? Book signing events, other details
I'm currently working on a number of projects, the most significant being Conversations in the Abyss, this is the sequel to The Cult of Me.

The Remnant: The Legend of the Seer

1. What type of books do you write?
I write fantasy/speculative fiction.

2. What is the latest book you have written?
Last year, I released my debut novel, The Remnant: The Legend of the Seer through Westbow Press, a self-publishing division of Thomas Nelson.

3. Is it part of a series, if so which one?
The Legend of the Seer is the first installment of The Remnant Series, which, at this point in time, will be a trilogy. However, depending on how the story develops, it could become a saga.

4 & 5. When and Why did you start writing?
I started writing The Legend of the Seer in 2003 when I was only 14-years-old. It started off as a screenplay that my sister and I were going to make into a film with our friends. However, as my sister group up and graduated, I was left with a story without fruition. Thus I began to turn the script into a novel. The process was long and tedious, but I strove to finish what my sister and I had started; I loved fantasy fiction and I was determined to have my story shared with others.

6. Who are your influences?
My writing was and continues to be heavily influence by Paolini, Tolkien and Lewis.

7. What can we expect from you in the near future?
What my fans and potential readers can expect from me in the future is a second installment in The Remnant Series and multiple parallel stories that take place within the world of Trinomia.
Further information can be found on my blog

Castles on the Sand

1. What type of books do you write?
As E.M. Tippetts I write chick lit and YA novels, all of which have a strong romance element. As Emily Mah I write science fiction and fantasy, but I've only ever sold short stories with this name (so far.)

2. What is the latest book you have written?
The latest book I've released is Castles on the Sand, which is a YA coming of age story about a sixteen year old girl who is discovered by a long lost brother she never knew she had. She's used to being alone and having no one in her corner, so when big brother starts to tell her she's lovable, beautiful, and worthy of better treatment than her "friends" give her, it rocks the foundations of her world - ultimately in a good way.

The latest book I've written, which will be released January 5th is Nobody's Damsel, which is the sequel to my top seller, Someone Else's Fairytale. Fairytale is about a young woman who gets hit on by a mega-famous movie star, yet isn't into movies or popular trends. She's the woman every other woman in America is dying to be and it's not the sort of thing she would ever have asked for. I won't say much about Damsel, so as not to spoil the end of Fairytale. Suffice it to say these books are about every day life, with an absurd twist.

3. Is it part of a series, if so which one?
Yes, both books are parts of series. Castles on the Sand will have a sequel called Personal Demons, and Nobody's Damsel is the sequel to Someone Else's Fairytale (and there will be more books in the Fairytale series.)

4. When did you start writing?
When I learned to hold a pencil, I guess. Before that I just came up with really creative lies I told my parents.

5. Why did you start writing?
I'm one of those people who literally has to. No matter where I am or what I'm doing, stories will start to appear on my hard drive or on scratch paper left lying around. Given I have this compulsion, I figured I should learn how to do it well enough to generate some income, because otherwise it is a very time consuming hobby.

6. Who are your influences?
Too many to name. I am a graduate of the Clarion West Writer's Workshop for Science Fiction and Fantasy, where I was taught by Octavia Butler, Bradley Denton, Nalo Hopkinson, Ellen Datlow, Connie Willis, and Jack Womack. I was in the Critical Mass writer's group for ten years and there workshopped with Daniel Abraham, Yvonne Coats, Ty Franck, George RR Martin, Victor Milan, John Jos. Miller, Melinda Snodgrass, S.M. Stirling, Ian Tregillis, Sage Walker, and Walter Jon Williams. Before I got any training I corresponded with my favorite author growing up, Orson Scott Card. He's the one who helped advise me where to go to learn how to write.
But needless to say, whenever I pick up a book or watch a movie, I'm influenced. I'm that annoying person who mutters all the way through a movie about whether or not the scene structure was effective or the dialogue worked.

7. What can we expect from you in the near future? Book signing events, other details
Just book releases for now! I'm not adverse to doing signings, but rarely do they pay off for bookstores until the writer is able to move some serious volume. My sales are climbing and I've been ranked very high on Amazon, but all in all, I'm a newbie still breaking in.
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"A fast-paced blend of high-stakes drama and average teenage concerns (sex, appearance, friends), capped with a welcome message of hope." - Kirkus Review of Castles on the Sand
Castles on the Sand | Someone Else's Fairytale | Paint Me True | Time & Eternity
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The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap By Paulette Mahurin

An amazing book, which I could not put down from start to finish. It featured hatred in it´s true form.
The main storyline, focused on Mildred, but there were other aspects, which were mentioned in the book, all with the same theme, hatred causes nothing but pain, wasted energy and life is too short.

The book was vivid, and the scenes were excellently set, that I felt that I was in this historical town. Even with the advantages of technology, the descriptions of news travel, and the limitations in the evidence of this news. Also, I felt I was in this small town, with the characters in the book.
Unfortunately, Mildred felt love and hate for this town for different reasons, which were made clear in the book.

I was never disappointed with each section of the book, from the beginning to the middle and especially at the end.
I was expecting a twist and was glad that it did happen in an unexpected light. I recommend this book to other´s, because I truly believe to move forward in life, we need to learn from history.
These were historical events that did happen, and I loved the way this news effected others in the town. At times it made me laugh and other times, I felt sadness............well done, to the author, for their first novel, it is such an excellent achievement.

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Sing We Now of Christmas: An Advent Anthology

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1. What type of books do you write?
I write mostly fantasy and science fiction, but I also delve into some inspirational writing, such as with my latest project. In everything I do, I try to make sure there is some highly-original element.

2. What is the latest book you have written?
My latest book is my first foray into independent publishing and compiling an anthology. It is called “Sing We Now of Christmas: An Advent Anthology”. It is a group of 25 Christmas stories based on Christmas Carols that can be read like an advent calendar.
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3. Is it part of a series, if so which one?
It the first book, and I’m going to at least one more coming out next year along the same lines. The proceeds from both books will all go to charity.

4. When did you start writing?
I started writing seriously when I was in high school. I had been a voracious reader all growing up and one day thought I’d see if I could write a novel myself. A year later, I had, and I’ve never stopped since.

5. Why did you start writing?
I’ve been blessed with an off-the-wall imagination that needed an outlet. It never gets old seeing the creations of your mind given life on a page.

6. Who are your influences?
Other Fantasy and Sci-Fi authors like Brandon Sanderson, Orson Scott Card, Garth Nix and Terry Brooks have influenced me greatly.

7. What can we expect from you in the near future? Book signing events, other details
We are having a “singing signing” with the other authors of my Christmas anthology on December 6th, 2012 at the Pleasant Grove, UT Library from 7-9pm. We are going to be signing books, but also singing some of the carols that the stories are based on. All are welcome!

What more could you wish for

1. What types of books do you write?
I write contemporary fiction. It is also considered women's fiction and chick-lit. I think the term "chick-lit" gets a bad rap. Many people don't take that genre seriously but I'm not hung up on labels. Call it whatever you want...just read it!

2. What is the latest book you have written?
My debut novel, What More Could You Wish For, was published by St. Martin's Press in August 2012. It'she story of Libby Carson who has a great life—a thriving business, a family she adores, and a steady guy with whom she has “an arrangement.” Life is nice and tidy until her 50th birthday. That’s when Libby reconnects with her high school boyfriend online. That’s also when her significant other proposes. Libby’s been down the marriage road before and it just didn’t work. So while she’s trying to persuade her guy to keep things status quo, she also begins an email correspondence with her old flame. Just for fun, she tells herself. But fun soon turns to flirtation and Libby is startled to feel some stirrings of the passion she felt at seventeen. How is that possible? She thought she had things all figured out. Now, Libby must take stock of her life and everyone in it, to answer for herself the question everyone’s been asking her: What more could you wish for?

3. Is it part of a series, if so which one?
It is not part of a series although I've had requests for a sequel. And never say never, I always say.

4. When did you start writing?
I started writing in third grade when our assignment was to write a short story. I got hooked on writing when Mrs. Allen read my first story aloud to the class.

5. Why did you start writing?
I started writing because I loved to read.

6. Who are your influences?
Elizabeth Berg, Anna Quindlen, Harper Lee, Ann Patchett, Anita Shreve, Pat Conroy...and the list goes on.

7. What can we expect from you in the near future? Book signing events, other details
I am currently working on my second novel, and am doing various events and book signings for What More Could You Wish For. Check the events page of my website for specific dates.

Moments Collide

1. What types of books do you write?
The first book I wrote was a contemporary literary fiction about the journey of a man through his career and relationships. I am, however, a history addict, theological history, to be exact, so right now I'm working on an Urban Fantasy book series touching on the ideas of the old Gnostic gospels (the Gospel of Judas in particular) and the old Greco-Roman myths and legends.

2. What is the latest book you have written?
I only have one published, the contemporary fiction novel, Moments Collide. I'm about two-thirds of the way finished with my second novel, The Awakening, which I'm hoping to have ready for publishing in early December, if all goes according to plan.

3. Is it part of a series, if so which one?
It's going to be part of a series called The Judas Curse. Right now I have three books planned out, but I'm hoping to have enough inspiration to keep the tales of Judas, Mark and detective Ben Stanford going for some time.

4. When did you start writing?
I've been writing since I could form sentences, really. I used to write small, short stories when I was a kid, and by junior high, I was writing novel-length vampire stories on loose-leaf papers. My room was covered in pages and pages of the stuff. When I was sixteen I finished a 700 page fantasy novel about dragons. I have to say I'm a little glad I never tried to pursue publishing that, since at the time my fantasy world was run by a bunch of 21 year olds (whom I thought were SO grown up haha) but it's still something I'm pretty proud of.

5. Why did you start writing?
Writing is something I've always wanted to do. For as long as I can remember, when people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, it was a writer. All of my friends went off to college to pursue careers in psychology, medicine, finance and business. I got my degree in theology and continued to study and write. I guess you could say I started writing because I was born a writer.

6. Who are your influences?
I take inspiration from nearly every book I read, whether I liked it or not. I develop my own person lists of things I want to take with me, and things I want to avoid, and for that everyone deserves credit. When I was younger, my biggest inspiration was probably Anne Rice, since I was addicted to her books as a teen, but honestly the thing that influences my writing the most is life. The stories I hear from people, the things I experienced, and the piles of books I read when I go into my "reading phase."

7. What can we expect from you in the near future? Book signing events, other details
Over the next few months I plan to sit down and write as much as I can. Being as this is my first time dipping my toes into the pool of authorship, I'm taking it slowly. I'm really enjoying the whole self-publishing route, but if my Urban Fantasy series takes off, I might do a little publisher-hunting to help with marketing. But definitely look for more works in the near future, and always keep in mind my facebook page for updates on interviews, blog spots, and reviews! Further information can be found on my blog.

A Fall From Grace A Mystery

1. What types of books do you write?
Currently, mysteries and story collections, but next year will see the release of my first (and hopefully second) horror novel, and I have others books planned, such as mainstream and fantasy. I have a ten-year plan of releases, with just what I've got on schedule now.

2. What is the latest book you have written?
The latest published book is Apocalypse Tango, a five-story collection of tales of the end of the world. The latest mystery novel was A Fall From Grace, the second Zack Taylor mystery. On Sale, at Amazon and different book stalls, further information is on my blog

3. Is it part of a series, if so which one?
A Fall From Grace is the followup Zack Taylor mystery to A Memory of Grief, which details what happens to a man who investigates the death of a friend and winds up changing his life. Book 3, A Shadow On the Wall, is due out this winter.

4. When did you start writing?
When I was a teenager. That was some time ago!

5. Why did you start writing?
All these characters and plots just had to have an outlet. Storytelling is the most powerful teaching tool we have, and I wanted to share these stories.

6. Who are your influences?
I write in different genres, because I've had so many influences. I'm influenced by writers who tell a good story well.
For mysteries: the line from Dashiel Hammett, Raymond Chandler, Jim Thompson, John D. MacDonald, Robert B. Parker, James Lee Burke.
In stories: Poe, de Maupassant, Saki, Ray Bradbury, Harlan Ellison, Stephen King. In general: Hemingway, Victor Hugo, Thomas Wolfe (both of them), Robert Heinlein, Harper Lee, on and on...

7. What can we expect from you in the near future? Book signing events, other details
Next month, in just one weekend, I'm attending the Crime Bake mystery conference, and doing a signing at the New England Author's Expo. Planned for next year is the publication of three novels and another story collection, plus numerous short stories in many different magazines and anthologies, and a number of appearances and signings.

The Guardian and the Dream Crawler

1. What types of books do you write?
I have only just published my first book which is Fantasy for Young Adult's, but I plan to publish books in a number of different genres. I think whichever genre I decide to write a book in however I think you can guarantee I will find an opportunity for humor. Humor is one of my author traits I believe and I try to make my dialogue as genuine or real as I possibly can.

2. What is the latest book you have written?
My latest - and first book - is called The Guardian and the Dream Crawler. It is about a young boy born in the magical dimension known as Eden, only for him and his family to be whisked off to the human dimension (our world) to preserve him as he is in fact the next Wizarding Guardian. The Guardian is a powerful wizard born with the strength to protect all dimensions from evil witches and wizards as well as the demon world, hard times and a prophecy predicting the end of all worlds coincides with Daniel's reign as Guardian and he must find the strength and courage to overcome the odds. Whilst dealing with this discovery, his new and somewhat nerdy mentor, keeping his secret from his best friends and handling a school bully he also has to defeat his first magical enemy - the Dream Crawler. It's going to be compared to Harry Potter whatever I do, due to its magical theme, but I think it is good enough and original enough to stand away from HP. It's fun, dark and fast paced, and I think if given the chance will entertain it's reader's.
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3. Is it part of a series, if so which one?
It is the first in a series, I'm not completely sure on how many books there will be but I already know where it ends so we'll just have to wait and see how long it takes to get there!

4. When did you start writing?
Honestly I'm a very late bloomer when it comes to writing, I'm 26 in December and I started writing a couple of years ago. I will say though that creatively I have kept stories in my head for many more years but just didn't know how to let them out. With the emergence of self-publishing however I can now do that, so expect to see more books in the near future.

5. Why did you start writing?
Mainly because of the hype around self-publishing if I'm honest. I read a few books and thought "I could so do this too...", and the The Guardian books came right to the front of the queue wanting to be the first to break free. I think also it was nice to be able to do something that I really am enjoying, having an outlet and showcasing these stories, even if only a few people read them, if they enjoy them even half as much as I did whilst writing them then it'll make it all worth while.

6. Who are your influences?
I'm not an author with a vast array of books, again in all honesty I am more of a DVD or movie kind of guy... I know, I know, shame on me - but I enjoy reading the Harry Potter books, Stephen King, Dickens, Roald Dahl etc and am open to other books if anyone wants to point me in a direction! Creatively I think the things Joss Whedon has done on TV and in film are incredible and Ricky Gervais and Michael MacIntyre are just a couple of my comedy influences. I know they aren't really author influences but I don't think it needs to be other authors, for instances I haven't ever taken a writing course but I learnt about story structure through DVD series and my editor was shocked by this because he believed I nailed the structure and plot etc.

7. What can we expect from you in the near future? Book signing events, other details
Nothing planned for book signings or events but my website is now live and I am on twitter, and more importantly I am currently working on book two and hope to have it finished before the end of the year! So more books from me in the near future and some success - fingers crossed!

Poison

1. What types of books do you write? Since I'm still just starting out, I haven't gotten a chance to really expand my genres of writing yet. But I absolutely love fantasy and the opportunities for creativity that it possesses. My first two books are YA Fantasy, and I also have a hankering for Dystopian, so I'll be trying that out soon, too!

2.What is the latest book you have written?
I actually just finished writing my second book, Possession, a few weeks ago! It's the sequel to my first book, Poison, and the second of a trilogy. It's due for release on Christmas Eve this year, so I'm very excited!

3. When did you start writing?
Back in eighth grade, I started to write short stories for a class that I was taking, and I've been in love with writing since then. I gradually evolved from short stories to novellas, then from novellas to novels, and here I am seven years later with two books under my proverbial belt already!

4. Why did you start writing?
Like I mentioned above, the writing was a requirement for this class, so I stuck it out until I eventually grew to enjoy it a lot. I continued writing even after that class because I loved it so much, I didn't want to let it go.

5. Who are your influences?
My influences are numerous, since I read so many novels these days. But if I had to choose my top three they would be: Suzanne Collins, D.J. MacHale, and J.K. Rowling. All of them possess a wonderful gift for story-telling that I hope to master one day.

6. What can we expect from you in the near future? Book signing events, other details
Possession will be released on December 24, 2012, so I will be having a blog tour at the beginning of the New Year in celebration of the release! Also, in the summer of 2013, my stand-alone dystopian "Cobra's Chain" will be released, so be on the lookout for that! Book signings and the like will most likely happen, but the details are yet to be finalized!

Shadow Play

1. What types of books do you write?
I write Urban Fantasy Romance. I love to write strong woman and even stronger men.

2. What is the latest book you have written?
My debut novel Shadow Play is due out in Dec. But my latest novel that I am working on is book three called Times Fallen Warrior (my daughter picked the name.) Further details can be found on my website

3. Is it part of a series, if so which one?
Yes, Shadow Play is book 1 in my Tracker Series

4. When did you start writing?
I started writing in high school.

5. Why did you start writing?
I read a story that didn’t have a happy ending and it broke my heart. Even twenty plus years later it still upsets me. So I wrote another ending for the book.

6. Who are your influences?
Jeaniene Frost, when I read her Cat series I was inspired to write and finished three novels in the next year. But I love the writings of Mercedes Lackey, Johanna Lindsay, love anything funny and contemporary. I have to admit I love to read, and am inspired by so many authors that I can’t really name them all.

7. What can we expect from you in the near future?
Book signing events, other details. My debut novel Shadow Play will be released Dec. 12th. I will be doing a two week blog tour for it. Also book two will be out in late Jan or Feb and I’ll be doing another blog tour then.

From Man to Man

1. What types of books do you write?
I write Fantasy novels, most commonly categorised as 'epic fantasy', but I refer to them as 'heroic fantasy', after the moniker attached to my writing idol, David Gemmell.

2. What is the latest book you have written?
My latest book is 'From Man to Man'. Here's the blurb:
‘I’ve traded my old enemies for just this one…’ The axe thundered home. ‘I miss the old ones.’
Every man has a past, none more so than Draven Reinhardt. Abandoning his old life to settle down as a villager, he struggles to fit in, let alone hold down a job. When opportunity offers the much needed coin, Draven is torn between a promise and a purpose.
But, what’s one last job if you’ve already got blood on your hands?
‘From Man to Man’ is the story of how one man can change – or not – for the best. Prequel to the upcoming novel ‘It Began With Ashes’, the short (6400 words) introduces the reader to a world of suspense, intrigue, and action.

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3. Is it part of a series, if so which one?
The book is an introduction to my upcoming series 'Wroge Elements'.

4. When did you start writing?
I started writing stories at the age of 11, but only seriously considered getting books published since I was 16.

5. Why did you start writing?
I started writing stories because I wanted to change the way that some of my favourite books ended - or at least add to them. After the passing of my father when I was 16, I took to writing more seriously in the hope of forging a legacy in his name.

6. Who are your influences?
Influences include David Gemmell, James Barclay, Joe Abercrombie, Mark Lawrence, Michael J Sullivan, Peter V Brett and Brent Weeks.

7. What can we expect from you in the near future? Book signing events, other details
In the future you can expect more digital ebooks, a print release of my upcoming novel 'It Began With Ashes', interviews etc.
To finish, here is an an about me:
D. E. M. Emrys. Author. Soldier by day, Soldier by night - Writer in between. Knows war to write war.
David Emrys, known as D to his friends, is a serving soldier and author. He has clearance to know more than he should, but not the sense to know better. Leaving education with no more than a fifteen year olds understanding of English Literature, D’s storytelling craft is self-taught.
Growing up with the heroic tales written by authors such as David Gemmell and James Barclay, D was inspired to write stories of his own. After joining the army D used his free time to focus on his dream of sharing shelf-space with his idols.
D testifies to the fact that the pen is indeed mightier than the sword – but swords make for better letter-openers. He lives where the army send him, but home is in Chelmsford with his girlfriend. They say that behind every great man there is a woman pulling the strings, but she lets him dance to his own song whilst being the perfect partner in step. D claims that his books would not have been written without her.
David Emrys is not his real name.
Nor is D.
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Open Meetings

1. What types of books do you write?
Currently I write mysteries with the same protagonist, ie, PR executive, amateur sleuth Jillian Hillcrest. I also plan to write historical mysteries once I finish the third book in my Jillian Hillcrest series.

2. What is the latest book you have written?
OPEN MEETINGS was published in July 2012. A reporter draws Jillian into the investigation of the suspicious death of an informant.

3. Is it part of a series, if so which one?
OPEN MEETINGS is the second novel in the Jillian Hillcrest mystery series. The first is ON MESSAGE published in December 2011. The third one FAIR DISCLOSURE is underway.

4. When did you start writing?
I started writing novels approximately two years ago. However, I consider my doctoral dissertation to be my first book published in the 1970s. And during my career in public relations I wrote hundreds of press releases, dozens of by-lined articles, and many, many fact sheets, corporate and product profiles. So I feel like I’ve always been writing.

5. Why did you start writing?
I started writing novels when I was laid off in 2008. I have always enjoyed writing, and find it therapeutic. I started writing mysteries specifically because I have always enjoyed reading mysteries. I enjoy the puzzle, ie, figuring out “whodunit” based on clues.

6. Who are your influences?
My mysteries are more about tracking down the clues and less about car-chasing action. My protagonist is an amateur sleuth who spends much of her time on her job as Public Relations officer at a small Silicon Valley biotechnology company. She gets pulled into mysteries through no fault of her own. And she has help from her friends and ex-husband solving the clues. I also like to offer interesting characters – not a “just-the-facts-m’am” one-dimensional sleuth.

For writing this type of mystery, there are many who have influenced me, beginning with Agatha Christie who was superb at providing clues and red herrings with both an amateur sleuth like Miss Marple and an expert detective like Hercule Poirot. A few of the others in a long list are: Dick Francis, Patricia Cornwell, Stieg Larsson, Michael Connelly, John Grisham, Mary Higgins Clark. All of these authors created memorable characters and provided challenging puzzles to solve.

7. What can we expect from you in the near future? Book signing events, other detail
I am working on my third novel FAIR DISCLOSURE, which I plan to publish the first half of 2013. I am also busy offering articles from guest experts on my blog: Strands Simply Tips

The Tide Breaker by Sonya Watson

1. What types of books do you write?
I write mostly Young Adult Paranormal Romance novels. I have dabbled in non-fiction, epic fantasy and dark fantasy. I like paranormal romance because I can create a love story that I hope to one day experience.

2. What is the latest book you have written?
My current novel The Tide Breaker was released on Smashwords in September and a kindle version will be available on October 20th 2012.
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3. Is it part of a series, if so which one?
The Tide Breaker is a series. The working title is The Tide Breaker Series and I think I am okay with that title. However, I have only written a paragraph of the second novel which is available in the first novel. The title for the second novel is Red Tide so depending on what happens in that novel the titles might change.

4. When did you start writing?
I started writing in grade six. I would use writing as an outlet sporadically until I decided to take it up seriously and I have been writing consecutively for four years now.

5. Why did you start writing?
I started writing because I was bored and I wanted to see what I could create.

6. Who are your influences?
My English teachers in Junior High School and High School nudged me through their love of literature to take up writing again. But my mom was the first person who believed I could do anything if I was focused. She was such an inspiration and I strive to be better than I am because of her.

7. What can we expect from you in the near future? Book signing events, other details
I will be doing a Blog Tour but the dates are yet to be determined. I will be posting upcoming events on my Goodreads page.

Magic´s Guardian by Barbara Mason

1. What types of books do you write?
At the momment, I am writing YA Fantasy.

2. What is the latest book you have written?
Magic's Guardian
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3. Is it part of a series, if so which one?
Magic's Guardian is the 1st in a three book magic series. The second one is Magic's Dragon which I hope to have out by the end of November.

4. When did you start writing?
I started writing in grade school. We lived out in the wilds of Wyoming and there was really nothing to do. A kids imagination can run wild as well.

5. Why did you start writing?
It was boredom that started it but then a realization that I could make a whole world of my own that had me continuing it.

6. Who are your influences?
My dad and the school library were my biggest influence. My dad was a great story teller and comic book artist.

7. What can we expect from you in the near future? Book signing events, other details
I am an Indie author at this time. The one thing I find I cannot seem to do is write a decent Query. I don't know if it is the sudden pressure or what but I seem to freeze up and go blank at the idea. Hopefully I can overcome this. I have three books I have been working on for years now. They are all finished except for the many hours of editing, so hope to publish more as time goes on. One is a YA Paranormal, One is a romance and one is a coming of age that I have not assigned a genre to yet. I also have an Angel series running around in my head but that is for another time.

Don´t Judge a Book By Its Magic

Don´t Judge a Book By Its Magic is Book 1 of The Convergence series.




Synopsis:

I’m a normal girl. I am. I love shoes, fragranced body care, and hair products. I love all the chick flicks that have come out in the theaters in the last 2 years (and a lot of the old ones) and I obsess about my wardrobe. I respond positively to most of the marketing directed at females in my age group.

My name is Colleen Underhill, and the only abnormal thing about me is that I just discovered I am, or I transformed into, a magician; not the disappearing bunny kind, but the power-shooting-out-of-your-hands kind of magician.

My problem now is that I do NOT believe in magic. Well, I believe in it. I have seen it shoot out of my own hands, but I oppose it in a moral sense; no hexes, no spells, no incantations, no potions, no amulets, no tomes, no casting circles, no eye of newt, none of that. I have to be very clear because people pressure me about it. Whatever they say about “how it’s done,” this is a morality issue for me and I will not cave in to their pressure.

But what do I do now?

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Chronicles of M

1. What types of books do you write?
At the moment I'm writing contemporary fantasy

2. What is the latest book you have written?
The latest is "Chronicles of M"
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3. Is it part of a series, if so which one?
It is the first book of the series. For the time being, it is the first of ten, but that may change if i come up with more worthwhile ideas.

4. When did you start writing?
I've been writing most of my life. I remember the first few stories I wrote (that weren't for a school related thing) were for games I was trying to program myself. The first of those was for a text-based RPG I was making with Q-basic when I was about 10. As I got older, I started playing the pen and paper version of D&D. On those occasions that I was dungeon master I would write up storyline for the characters to follow or entire new worlds for them to go to. Chronicles of M, I've been writing ideas down and working with plot-line for about 7 years.

5. Why did you start writing?
It makes the voices in my head calm down.

6. Who are your biggest influences?
Sam Raimi, Isaac Asimov, Jim Butcher, R.A. Salvatore, Joss Wedon and books, music and movies in general. It's amazing how many ideas can come from watching poorly made movies. A lot of book 1 was written to either make sense or make fun of ideas in movies.

7. What can we expect from you in the future?
Book 2 (Chronicles of M: Ammit) will be out in December, sometime 4 to 6 months later Book 3 will come out. I haven't really been pushing the paperback as much as the ebook, so no book signings at the moment. I have been asked to do a video interview, but it's mostly covering my online marketing and advertising ideas. I have written a bit on the Chronicles of M Blog and have been thinking about doing some video game reviews that are more humorous than any

Moments Collide

Moments Collide is the story told by Felix LaPage, a young man with huge musical aspirations. Growing up, Felix developed a love of music, and with his cello, worked his way through school to try and become a musical success.

However, that's not the whole story. While working toward his musical dreams, Felix met a woman who would change the course of his life, but not necessarily in a good way. With this woman, Rayne, Felix learns that not everyone is kind or selfless. Struggling through Rayne's verbal and emotional abuse, Felix also must face getting over her multiple affairs.

It's one night, on a long train-ride home, where Felix meets a young woman who shows him a different path, a path that could lead to his own personal happiness, free of struggle and pain. It's up to Felix, however, to choose whether or not he's meant to walk the painful path with Rayne, or a path that allows him to be free.

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