Ask the Author: M.D. Massey
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M.D. Massey
I have four spinoffs planned for 2021. A trilogy featuring Crowley, another featuring Crowley & Belladonna, a series featuring Fallyn, and a surprise series that'll feature a character who shows up in both Colin's and Scratch's series. Plus I have two books planned for release in Colin's new series. It's going to be a busy year.
M.D. Massey
I have! Just picked up a used tire for a target, in fact.
M.D. Massey
Yes, and there are twelve books planned in the series.
M.D. Massey
It's in QA at Audible now. Should be out in a week or two.
M.D. Massey
Hi Lisa!
Admittedly, the novellas are a bit out of order. There are two prequel novellas and two short story collections in the novella series, and all serve to expand on and support the main narrative in the Colin McCool urban fantasy/paranormal suspense novel series ("Junkyard Druid," "Graveyard Druid," "Moonlight Druid," etc).
Regarding the prequel novellas, "Blood Scent" occurs before Book One in the main novel series. However, "Druid Blood" happened way before "Blood Scent" (it's a sort of origin story for Colin) and it's currently listed as Volume Three in the novella series. Confusing, I know, but I listed them for sale on Amazon out of order, and I haven't yet gotten around to changing the covers to put them in chronological order.
To help you sort out the confusing book order, here’s a chronological reading order for books I’ve released in the Colin McCool universe to date:
• Druid Blood
• Blood Scent
• Junkyard Druid
• Graveyard Druid
• Moonlight Druid
• Underground Druid
• Blood Circus
• Druid Justice
• Blood Ties
• Druid Enforcer
***SPOILER ALERT***
You may also wish to read my THEM zombie apocalypse series, as Colin makes appearances in Books Three and Five. But be advised, you don’t need to read those novels to know what’s going on in Colin’s narrative.
I hope this clears things up for you!
~MDM
Admittedly, the novellas are a bit out of order. There are two prequel novellas and two short story collections in the novella series, and all serve to expand on and support the main narrative in the Colin McCool urban fantasy/paranormal suspense novel series ("Junkyard Druid," "Graveyard Druid," "Moonlight Druid," etc).
Regarding the prequel novellas, "Blood Scent" occurs before Book One in the main novel series. However, "Druid Blood" happened way before "Blood Scent" (it's a sort of origin story for Colin) and it's currently listed as Volume Three in the novella series. Confusing, I know, but I listed them for sale on Amazon out of order, and I haven't yet gotten around to changing the covers to put them in chronological order.
To help you sort out the confusing book order, here’s a chronological reading order for books I’ve released in the Colin McCool universe to date:
• Druid Blood
• Blood Scent
• Junkyard Druid
• Graveyard Druid
• Moonlight Druid
• Underground Druid
• Blood Circus
• Druid Justice
• Blood Ties
• Druid Enforcer
***SPOILER ALERT***
You may also wish to read my THEM zombie apocalypse series, as Colin makes appearances in Books Three and Five. But be advised, you don’t need to read those novels to know what’s going on in Colin’s narrative.
I hope this clears things up for you!
~MDM
M.D. Massey
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for your question! You'll find Kenny's story in "Blood Carnival," although the incident referenced in Book Six isn't in that short story. The pre-order page for "Blood Ties" just went live this week, and in that collection Kenny's friend Derp is featured in a short story that's a continuation of Kenny's story from "Blood Carnival." I *might* write more Kenny and Derp stories in the future, if readers request it, but there's no guarantee that I'll ever flesh out Kenny's brush with the Red Cap Syndicate. I simply included that comment in Kenny's dialogue to clue readers in that he's a bit of a bad seed.
~MDM
Thanks for your question! You'll find Kenny's story in "Blood Carnival," although the incident referenced in Book Six isn't in that short story. The pre-order page for "Blood Ties" just went live this week, and in that collection Kenny's friend Derp is featured in a short story that's a continuation of Kenny's story from "Blood Carnival." I *might* write more Kenny and Derp stories in the future, if readers request it, but there's no guarantee that I'll ever flesh out Kenny's brush with the Red Cap Syndicate. I simply included that comment in Kenny's dialogue to clue readers in that he's a bit of a bad seed.
~MDM
M.D. Massey
Sure thing. First off, I'm no expert on Celtic mythology, but I'm happy to share those books that I've found most useful when doing my own personal research.
If you lean toward the classics, Lady Gregory's works and those by Yeats are fine reading. MacKillop's text on Fionn MacCumhaill is also a great resource. And if you just want to read some legends and tales, "Celtic Myth and Legends" by Peter Ellis is quite comprehensive, and it can be had in ebook form for $8 on Amazon.
Be advised, the Celtic myths and legends aren't quite as settled with regards to singular outcomes and clear-cut lineages as are the Greek and Norse myths. This is due to the fact that the Celts didn't have a formal written language. So, much of their culture and history was handed down by oral tradition until the monks arrived in Ireland, at which time they began to record the Celtic oral histories in written form.
So, expect to find conflicting stories and to encounter multiple outcomes for major characters and popular tales. It's frustrating at times, but worth the digging.
Good luck and happy reading!
If you lean toward the classics, Lady Gregory's works and those by Yeats are fine reading. MacKillop's text on Fionn MacCumhaill is also a great resource. And if you just want to read some legends and tales, "Celtic Myth and Legends" by Peter Ellis is quite comprehensive, and it can be had in ebook form for $8 on Amazon.
Be advised, the Celtic myths and legends aren't quite as settled with regards to singular outcomes and clear-cut lineages as are the Greek and Norse myths. This is due to the fact that the Celts didn't have a formal written language. So, much of their culture and history was handed down by oral tradition until the monks arrived in Ireland, at which time they began to record the Celtic oral histories in written form.
So, expect to find conflicting stories and to encounter multiple outcomes for major characters and popular tales. It's frustrating at times, but worth the digging.
Good luck and happy reading!
M.D. Massey
Mercy and Adam from Patricia Briggs's Mercy Thompson series. Why? Because Patricia writes romance that's just on this side of readable for a dude like me. And the rest of her stories are fantastic. So, I guess it's because I don't have to skip those parts when I read her work. I know, lame, but it's the truth.
M.D. Massey
Thanks Stu! Sorry it took so long to respond - I haven't figured out Goodread's system yet. Still a noob here. Anyway, thanks so much for the kind words.
M.D. Massey
I don't think there is such a thing. So, I don't.
M.D. Massey
That you can't please everyone, and it's to be expected that some people are going to hate your work. Take it in stride. Also, just start writing, even if you think you aren't good enough. That's the only way to get better.
M.D. Massey
The feedback I get from readers who enjoy my novels.
M.D. Massey
Besides doing lots of marketing and promotion for 'Gabby's Run,' I've been outlining the next novel in the series, 'Absolution.' In this novel the story returns to Scratch's point of view, and the novel picks up where Counteraction left off. Readers can expect a ton of mayhem and some new oddball baddies in this installment of the series. I'm really looking forward to writing it.
M.D. Massey
The simple answer is that I don't rely on inspiration, but discipline. I get up every morning and I write whether inspiration strikes me or not. And if it doesn't, then I write according to my outline. I know other writers approach their craft differently, but that's my approach and it works for me.
M.D. Massey
I'd wanted to write a novel from Gabby's point of view for some time. I've always found her to be an interesting character; she's smart, resourceful, and surprisingly sensitive for someone who was raised by a sociopath. So, I decided to tell the story of the events that occurred just prior to her first meeting with Scratch, while filling in some of her backstory. And while I was a bit nervous about departing from Scratch's POV, I think it worked out well; thus far reader feedback on 'Gabby's Run' has been quite positive.
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