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October 10, 2015
Book Spotlight: The Reluctant Sacrifice by Kerr-Ann Dempster
Synopsis:
Centuries ago, sibling rivalry tore Aramith apart. As punishment, the losers were stripped of their immortal birthright and banished to Earth. There, they wasted away from old age and diseases. However, there is hope…
If a Shaw child, born on the 12th day of the 12th month offers her soul in a public sacrifice, then the exiles will be forgiven and welcomed home to Aramith.
Aubrey Shaw is that child, but dying for the exiles is not on her to-do list. Using her gift as a Jumper, Aubrey leaps between bodies to escape relentless shape-shifting hunters. Only, shedding her skin is not enough. Not when Joshua, her best-friend-turned-hunter, is hell-bent on dragging her to the altar.
Will Aubrey’s love for Joshua change his mind?
Or, will she have to trust the scarred stranger who shows up out of the blue cloaked in lies and secrets? Doing so means giving up on Joshua. But betting on Joshua’s love could do more than break her heart.
It could kill her.
Filed under: Book Review Tagged: The Reluctant Sacrifice Kerr-Ann Dempster
October 9, 2015
What I love about Halloween
Well, the scariest time of the year is almost upon us and I thought I’d do a quick blog post to talk about we I love Halloween so much.
You get to dress up! My fav past time! I think it’s down to my fantasy-prone nature, but I just love playing dress-up. And apart from hen do’s and special birthday parties, Halloween is the one time you can really go for it. For one night you get to be someone else, something else – it’s like being a kid again.
It has a a really cool back story. There are so many lores and myths surrounding Halloween, so many that there has to be something to it all – right? Well, I guess us fantasy-prone types can hope! A quick Wikipedia visit is all you need to delve deeper into the sinister side of history.
There’s always new things to do. England has really started to grab on to the celebration and we’ve got some amazing pop-up attractions to choose from now. So, if you enjoy being scared out of your wits, and I know you do, then have a search on your local area. If you’re in the Midlands like me, then make sure you get yourself down to Dr. Frights which is set up in Earls Barton, Northants. 
All the great decorations come out to play. Yeah, this is a bit weird, but I love macabre things, and my place is teaming with skulls, candles and dark ornaments – as a horror writer, they really help me channel a bit of darkness into my work. So every Halloween I stock up on new bric-a-brac.
Horror Movie marathon time. Okay, so I never really need a good excuse to watch a horror film, but it can help when you’re enticing those innocent friends into a popcorn and gore fest!
There’s a chill in the air. So, not really down to Halloween per-say, but with it being slap in the middle of Autumn, it always seems to happen on a sweet, but chilly night when there’s oceans of orange and brown leaves littering the ground and there’s a smell and feel to it that always tugs at my imagination.
Do you love Halloween? Share your thoughts below, oh, and tell me what your fav scary movie is…
Filed under: Nicky's Posts - My ramblings... Tagged: Halloween, horror movies, Nicky Peacock
October 8, 2015
Interview with David Perlmutter
Tell us about your publishing journey…
I published my first short story in 2008, and haven’t stopped writing since. I have lived in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada my whole life, and have no intention of moving. I write both fiction and non-fiction. In the former I specialize in science fiction, fantasy and horror, with short stories in various anthologies, a novella, Pups (recently made available again by Anthologybuilder), and two short story collections, The Singular Adventures of Jefferson Ball (available from Chupa Cabra House) and Certain Private Conversations and Other Stories (available from Aurora Publishing/Pulp Corner). In the latter I have published a monograph on the history of television animation, America ‘Toons In(published by McFarland and Company), with more projects in this area intended, as well as endeavours into non-fiction fields that interest me. Upcoming projects include the long-awaited publication of my long in development first novel, Orthicon; or, the History of a Bad Idea (from Linkville Press), and a related short story cycle, Nothing About Us Without Us, from Dreaming Big Productions.
What do you love about being an author?
Setting my own hours to work.
If you could have dinner with any literary character, who would it be and what would you eat?
C.L. Moore’s Jirel of Joiry, and whatever they ate in the medieval world she came from.
If your book/ story was to be made into a movie, who would you cast as the leads?
It would be an animated film, and would feature the voices of (among others) Kelsey Grammer and David Strathairn, along with most of the highly talented but greatly underpaid voice actors of television animation, whose work I greatly esteem.
Vampires – do you prefer them as sexy leads or blood hungry monsters?
Blood hungry monsters. Though I find them scary and intimidating in both forms.
If you had a time machine, which era would you go back to and why?
Sometime between World War II and the late 1960s, and some place on the Chitlin’ Circuit. Most of my favourite music dates from this period, and I would love to have experienced this music in the setting where it thrived.
What life advice do you wish you’d been given sooner?
That I should not worry about trivial things, because there is a great deal about life that is trivial. Consequently, you should find the things that matter most to you, and concentrate on fully enjoying them.
If you were a supernatural creature, what would you be and why?
No brainer. An animated cartoon character (2D traditional cel). If you have read my work, you would understand why. I have spent so much time watching animation that I sometimes feel more at home in the universes of my favourite programs than my own.
Where do you write best?
At home. Usually in longhand first, and then typed, unless I’m in a hurry or it’s really short, in which case I just type.
What was the last book you read, and what were your thoughts on it?
The last one I completed was Midian Unmade, the Clive Barker tribute anthology. Some of it was off-putting, but there was a real connection that I felt between the Nightbreed and the animated cartoon characters which I have spent a lot of time writing about. Misunderstanding leading to prejudice leading to fear in both cases.
If you didn’t write in your genre, which other would you prefer and why?
I wish I was able to write mystery novels with a series character, but I haven’t been able to come up with anything like that. Apparently there’s a better chance of having a career in it, as writers that I admire, like Max Allan Collins, Bill Pronzini and Donald Westlake, were able to.
Where can fans find you online?
Facebook: David Perlmutter- Writer.
Twitter: @DKPLJW1
LinkedIn: David Perlmutter
Tumblr: The Musings of David Perlmutter (yesdavidperlmutterfan)
Buy the books:
America ‘Toons In:
http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=America+%27Toons+In
Singular Adventures of Jefferson Ball:
http://www.amazon.ca/Singular-Adventures-Jefferson-Ball/dp/
Certain Private Conversations and Other Stories:
http://www.amazon.ca/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Certain+Private+Conversations+and+Other+Stories
Filed under: Interviews with other authors Tagged: Clive Barker, David Perlmutter, nightbreed
October 6, 2015
Interview with Sofia Diana Gabel
Tell us about your publishing journey…
I started writing when I was very young, maybe four or five. Silly little poems and stories about animals, but that love of writing stuck with me. As I grew, I used writing as an escape. I was born in Australia and moved with my family when I was four. Of course, I had a very strong accent then and was teased in school. To avoid the teasing, I’d sit in a corner away from everyone and write in a notebook. It worked and nobody paid any attention to me. That increased my passion for writing until I got serious about it; studied writing, attended critique groups and workshops and honed the skill. Finally, I learned how to self-edit and use the critiques I received to smooth and tighten my stories. Next came querying. That’s exhaustive, but I persevered. I’ve been lucky to find a few wonderful publishers who don’t require agents and are fabulous at what they do. As I think every writer knows, authors must do their fair share of promoting and not rely solely on the publisher. And I don’t mind that a bit, I love the marketing aspect.
What do you love about being an author?
The best part is that I get to be creative. I use my imagination to craft characters, dialogue and stories. Because I tend to be a bit shy, I also love the fact that I can be home, alone, when I’m doing this. My social outlets are my critique groups, conferences and get-togethers with fellow authors. And of course my family!
If you could have dinner with any author, who would it be and what would you eat?
I’m a fan of Victor Hugo. I’d love to have a quiet dinner in the corner of a fabulous French restaurant in Paris with a tableful of vegetarian delights, since I’m vegetarian and I believe Mr. Hugo was as well.
If your book/ story was to be made into a movie, who would you cast as the leads?
I have several novels published, but if my YA Sci-fi trilogy, Two Brothers, was made into a movie, I think Asa Butterfield would be great as Argus, the lead protagonist. Tai, the other twin brother, would be played by Dylan O’Brien. And Max Jackson, the antagonist chasing after the boys should be Bradley Cooper. Yep, that’s the cast.
Vampires – do you prefer them as sexy leads or blood hungry monsters?
I like them as monsters. The creepier the better. I’m a fan of Dracula. Drinking blood just isn’t sexy. Although, Ian Somerhalder as a vampire….
If you had a time machine, which era would you go back to and why?
Can I go to the future instead? I’ve love to have the ability to travel to other worlds and see what else is in the universe. But, if I have to go back, I’d love to be alive during Mozart’s time when lavish balls and concerts were the entertainment of the day. Imagine wearing one of those huge dresses with hair piled high and being treated like a lady. Then again, I’m quite happy in the era I’m living in. I love technology and each new discovery is a thrill.
What life advice do you wish you’d been given sooner?
You can do anything, so don’t ever give up. My father was sometimes a little too harsh with his expressions. I remember him reading one of those silly stories I wrote when I was young and he told me it was awful, that I couldn’t write and was wasting my time. That stuck in my head for a long time until I found out that he’d tried writing when he was young and got rejected once…yes, once…and then gave up. That changed things. I refused to let his negativity affect me. I dug in and kept going until I got published. He lived long enough to see me published, and he was proud!
If you were a supernatural creature, what would you be and why?
A fairy. I’d love to fly around the forest and do good. Plus, they’re really cute!
Where do you write best?
At home when nobody is around. It’s hard to write with distractions, although I do need to have music playing. But the music changes depending on what I’m writing. Fast music for action scenes, romantic music for love scenes. It works to set the mood.
What was the last book you read, and what were your thoughts on it?
I’m in graduate school, so most of the books I’ve been reading are textbooks, but I did finally finish the last Hunger Games book. I like the writing and how close the author keeps the reader in the protagonist’s POV. That’s important to me, as well as a good story of course!
If you didn’t write in your genre, which other would you prefer and why?
I’m a multi-genre writer, so I’ve tried a lot of different genres. The one I haven’t tried is Steampunk. I’d love to give that a try, but I have a lot of studying to do first in that genre. Steampunk is fun and exciting and definitely creative.
Where can fans find you online?
Twitter: @sofiadianagabel
www.instagram.com/sofiadianagabel
http://approachablefiction.blogspot.com/
http://www.goodreads.com/sofiadianagabel
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=sofia+diana+gabel
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Filed under: Interviews with other authors Tagged: Sofia Diana Gabel
October 5, 2015
Book Spotlight: Time Warper: Fated Peggy Martinez
Synopsis:
Eighteen-year-old Sage Hannigan wants to get back to her own time, preferably one that hasn’t been destroyed by an underworld plot brewing in Edwardian-era South Carolina. How hard can it be?
All she has to do is:
1. Learn to use newly acquired warping skills to bend time to her will.
2. Take out a few rogue vampires.
3. Join an ancient secret society.
4. Figure out who is putting the time stream in jeopardy.
5. Find and maim whoever invented the corset.
Sage never asked to be chosen by the Druid Priestess, Amerach, to become a Warper, and she never asked to have the future hanging on her shoulders or to warp a hundred years into the past. She certainly never asked to meet Dr. Aldwin Blake, who would make her question her desire to get back to her own time. But if she fails her mission, people will die, history will change, and the present she wishes to return to will be no more.
Filed under: Book Review Tagged: Time Warper: Fated Peggy Martinez 
October 3, 2015
Book Spotlight: Arrows of Darkness by B I Woolet
Synopsis:
Jackson returns to Arcas expecting to find peace—a peace greatly lacking within his own home. But when a violent archer takes over as Lord of the White Palace, the future of the ancient kingdoms is shaken.
Frightening creatures have overtaken the beautiful Starling Forest, destroying everything in their path. Jackson and Nekkar narrowly escape the beasts together, but Nekkar blames the Son of Earth for releasing the present darkness in Arcas. The rocky, new friendship strengthens as they journey through dangerous lands toward the Free Realms. Can their loyalties survive when the beautifully gutsy Princess Andromeda interrupts their quest and the darkness of war batters their souls?
While Rigel, Otava, and Merope work together to rescue the six sisters trapped at the White Palace, Sephdar returns from shadowy crusades to find White Wings’ army leaderless. The new self-proclaimed ruler has a plan for the Seven Sisters and a plan for The Bridge to Earth. But when his ambitious arrows pierce the peaceful kingdoms, an unlikely force confronts the dark lord and the future of the crowns is changed forever.
Hold to your axe and hold to your lass as you join Jackson to combat the darkness spreading through the world of Arcas. But remember, the most powerful arrows do not pierce the body but the soul.
http://worldofarcas.com/books/arrows-darkness/
Filed under: Book Review
October 2, 2015
Interview with Penny Jackson
Tell us about your publishing journey…I began as a short story writer, writing mainly about teenagers, and my first short story, L.A. Child, was published when I was in university and received The Pushcart Prize which is for one of the best short stories published last year. I was encouraged to continue to write about teenagers, and wrote my novel, BECOMING THE BUTLERS, about a teenager who wants to discard her family for another family. This novel was chosen as one of the best books of the year by The New York Public Library, and was optioned for film by Warner Brothers. I am working on a new novel about cyberbullying in high school, problem that exists both in the The United States and The United Kingdom. The novel, I KNOW WHAT BOYS WANT, was first a play produced in New York City. I was inspired to write this novel because there were too many suicides from girls in middle school and high school and my main character, Vicky, fights back.
What do you love about being an author?
I love creating characters who I hope resonate with my readers. I love creating fictional worlds. I also love exploring other people’s points of views: a teenage boy whose father has just come out as gay, a mother who doesn’t understand the dangers of the internet, an “unpopular” girl discovering love for the first time.
If you could have dinner with any literary character, who would it be and what would you eat?
Holden Caulfield from Catcher In The Rye and we would visit the carousel in Central Park and eat hot dogs.
If your book/ story was to be made into a movie, who would you cast as the leads?
If Becoming The Butler was made into a movie, I would cast Benedict Cumberbach as the father and whoever is the most talented teen actress of her generation as Rachel.
If you had a time machine, which era would you go back to and why?
The roaring 20s of The Great Gatsby. Jazz, beaded dresses and dancing to four in the morning in fountains in mansions.
What life advice do you wish you’d been given sooner?
Be true to your voice. Read authors you admire. Don’t let other people’s opinions get into your head. Listen to your characters – they will help you!
Where do you write best?
At my desk at six in the morning here in New York City!
What was the last book you read, and what were your thoughts on it?
I really loved WE WERE LIARS by E. Lockhart. This YA mystery begins with a young teenager who has lost her memory but knows something very terrible has happened at her family’s house in Martha’s Vineyard. And terrible it is. Brilliant writing, references to Shakespeare whom I adore, and a conclusion that will make you gasp. I read this novel four times!
If you didn’t write in your genre, which other would you prefer and why?
I love history so perhaps I would write historical fiction. I ADORE the Wolf Hall books by Hilary Mantel. Can’t get enough of Anne Boleyn!
Where can fans find you online?
Please follow me at www.pennybrandtjackson.com. Also my Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/Penny-Jackson-Writes-121353531397898/timeline/
Twitter:: @pennyplaywright
BECOMING THE BUTLERS is available as an e-book and a paperback at Amazon.com.http://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Butlers-Penny-Jackson-ebook/dp/B008BAG7B2
Filed under: Interviews with other authors
October 1, 2015
Interview with O’Neil De Noux
Tell us about your publishing journey…
My first four novels were published by a New York publisher who did nothing but print the books and toss them out the door (I had four different editors) so I took my next two books to a small publisher who, unfortunately, did not last long. I kept on writing and with the advent of eBooks and print-on-demand paperbacks, I took control of my art. With several other writers, artists, editors, production designers, photographers and proofreaders, we formed an artist co-op – BIG KISS PRODUCTIONS. We assist each other with our books and paintings, sculptures. I layout my books (and others) for paperback printing and eBooks. I also design covers. The artists and writers keep all their royalties as the publishing wing of the co-op receives no payment. We provide services to one another.
My 31st book was published in September 2015. All except one non-fiction book will remain in print as I control the entire process from writing to layout, cover and pricing of the books.
What do you love about being an author?
Vincent van Gogh once said, “Your profession is not what you do to earn a living; it’s what you were put on this earth to do.”
I was put here to be a writer. Love? It’s hard work. It’s dedication to honing your craft. It’s long hours working alone. But there is a love, I suppose. The love of escaping into the world created with each book. When I finished the 2-year journey writing my epic novel set around the Battle of New Orleans called BATTLE KISS, when I typed the ending line, I remember saving the file on the computer and leaning back to feel a tightness in my chest, my eyes growing misty because it was the end of those characters, the people I lived with every day for two years, people who loved and bled and some died, others persevered, others changed the plot as characters often do. The journey ended.
Literary Characters are as real as any real person.
If you could have dinner with any literary character, who would it be and what would you eat?
Hercule Poirot because he always ate well. I’d like him to come here to New Orleans where I could introduce him to crawfish etouffeé and shrimp bisque and chicken jambalaya and seafood gumbo, andouille and boudin and the wondrous Italian muffuletta. If I could dine with any of my characters it would be with LaStanza and his wife Lizette because their cook is Aunt Brulee, whose red-beans-and-rice are as good as my Aunt Lillian’s, is an great cook. Also because I’d like to look into Lizette’s topaz eyes just once.
If your book/ story was to be made into a movie, who would you cast as the leads?
I have four recurring character series.
Dino LaStanza could be played by Tom Cruise.
John Raven Beau could be played by Kit Harington (Jon Snow from GAME OF THRONES)
Lucien Caye could be played by Johnny Depp
Jacques Dugas could be played by Jean Dujardin (THE ARTIST Oscar winner)
If you had a time machine, which era would you go back to and why?
The 1950s here in New Orleans. I’d want to be a teenager as well so I can live through those times and through the 60s, 70s and on.
What life advice do you wish you’d been given sooner?
Don’t drop out of graduate school. I did that twice.
If you were a supernatural creature, what would you be and why?
Bastet. Ancient Egyptian cat goddess. What could be cooler than to be part human and part cat?
Where do you write best?
At my desk in my home office with the art from the covers of my books on the walls around me, along with the autographed photos of Elmore Leonard and Harlan Ellison (photos I took). The room has some magic for me because when I’m there, I’m in the world I’m writing.
What was the last book you read, and what were your thoughts on it?
Just finished reading GUARDING SHAKESPEARE by Quintin Peterson. It’s thinking-person’s caper novel with a lot of historical research and good information. Love a good caper novel.
If you didn’t write in your genre, which other would you prefer and why?
According to my writer and editor friends – I’m all over the place. I’ve had short stories published in so many genres: crime fiction, historical fiction, children’s fiction, mainstream fiction, science-fiction, suspense, fantasy, horror, western, literary, religious, romance, humor and erotica. I don’t know what’s left.
Where can fans find you online?
My website is best: www.oneildenoux.net because it lists the books and stories with links to each.
Amazon.com and Smashwords are great places to find my stuff.
Filed under: Interviews with other authors Tagged: O'Neil De Noux
September 30, 2015
Interview with Ian Lewis
Tell us about your publishing journey…
My first release was “The Camaro Murders.” I assumed it was going to be
difficult to get published. It’s a novella for one, which meant that
length would work against it, at least in the print world. It’s also a bit
unorthodox in its composition; it’s told from four different first-person
points of view in a non-chronological order. So I was concerned it
wouldn’t be viewed as “accessible.” Untreed Reads picked it up
nonetheless. I was thrilled of course. The story is somewhat literary in
nature, despite the supernatural/fantastic elements. I thought it would be
interesting to write a sober account of a murder mystery/ghost story using
inner monologues of the characters–sort of a dichotomy between the
content and the delivery. The book also spawned an unofficial series with
the recurring character known as the Driver. “Lady in Flames” is the
second entry in that series, also available with Untreed Reads. Again told
in first person, the delivery is somewhat more straightforward, with more
of a storytelling style. “Power in the Hands of One” is my third novella
with UR. It’s an homage to giant robot cartoons like Voltron and The Big
O.
What do you love about being an author?
Primarily, I enjoy the creative outlet. Writing is somewhat of a
compulsion for me, and I have more ideas than I have time to write. It’s
also sort of an escape. When you let an idea percolate long enough, it
takes on a life of its own.
If you could have dinner with any literary character, who would it be and
what would you eat?
I would eat filet with James Bond. No Question. I’ve always been
intrigued with the character, both in book and film.
If your book/ story was to be made into a movie, who would you cast as the
leads?
I write most of my stories with a film version in mind, or at least I
think they would translate well to film. I think this is because a lot of
what I write is inspired by abstract moods or ideas from music. So in a
sense I “see” or “feel” my story before it’s actually written, and so I
have a very clear vision of how the book would translate to film. As far
as characters go, I see them as average looking people, maybe even homely.
I would prefer unknown actors and in the case of the Driver stories, for
the film to be shot in a washed out type of cinematography.
Vampires – do you prefer them as sexy leads or blood hungry monsters?
I suppose I would prefer them with a stake in the heart, but I think
they’re truer to form as monsters.
If you had a time machine, which era would you go back to and why?
I’d love to go back to the early nineties to see Nirvana play live. I
lived through that period but didn’t get to see them. Really, I’d like to
go back to the time of Christ. That seems to me to be the most significant
period of history.
What life advice do you wish you’d been given sooner?
Nothing comes to mind, but something that always resonates with me is
something my Grandpa used to say: “You get what you pay for.” I’ve found
that most times, he was right.
If you were a supernatural creature, what would you be and why?
I have no clue. Maybe I would be a shapeshifter, because then I could be
whatever I wanted.
Where do you write best?
Typically, in my attic office. Though these days, with two little ones at
home, I’m having to write on my lunch break at work.
What was the last book you read, and what were your thoughts on it?
I recently finished “Divine Foreknowledge: Four Views.” It’s a smattering
of theology, philosophy, and logic–cerebral stuff. The book is a
collection of essays which outline four different theories of God’s
foreknowledge: the Augustinian-Calvinist view, the simple foreknowledge
view, the middle knowledge view, and the somewhat controversial
open-theism view. The whole concept consumed me for a few weeks, and it
was really all I could think about, but I enjoy things that make me think.
If you didn’t write in your genre, which other would you prefer and why?
I guess I don’t feel as though I write in a specific genre, or at least I
don’t try to. I’ve published two supernatural thrillers and one sci-fi
story. I’ve also completed an as yet unpublished
action/adventure/thriller. I would like to attempt a fantasy epic, though
I don’t particularly enjoy the fantasy genre. It’s just that I have what I
think is a somewhat original idea for that type of a story that won’t die.
Where can fans find you online?
I have a website (www.ianlewisfiction.com) and I stay active on GoodReads
(https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6538843.Ian_Lewis). I am also
(reluctantly) on FaceBook:
https://www.facebook.com/Ian-Lewis-Fiction-462285677280662/timeline/?ref=hl.
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September 29, 2015
Interview with K. J. Janssen
Tell us about your publishing journey..
Reading and writing fiction have always been a big part of my life. As a child I wrote about outer-space and in high school I was the editor of the school’s literary newspaper. During that period I wrote mostly short stories and novellas.
I earned a BS in Logistics from NYU. My career in NYC was spent in management positions at several large companies, including Exxon, Metropolitan Life and J.C. Penney. During those years I had little time for writing as my career required extensive travel and I was busy raising a family.
In the early eighties, as an empty-nester, I moved to Centerville, OH with my wife, Jeannette. I retired early from the bicycle manufacturer Huffy, when they went into bankruptcy.
Now, I’m a full-time writer. I write because I feel that there are stories that need to be told. I enjoy the process of writing and firmly believe that you do your best writing when you are well read. To that end, I read at least one novel a week.
What do you love about being an author?
I enjoy the opportunity to share my thoughts and aspirations with readers. There is always uncertainty until a publisher finally decides that my novel is marketable. The process of editing that follows is further validation, but is also an opportunity to be educated about what readers are looking for. This is a valuable process, since tastes and styles change over time.
Brisk sales, especially early on, confirm that my efforts are appreciated. Further validation comes from reviews. I just love those 5-star reviews on Amazon.
If you could have dinner with any literary character, who would it be and what would you eat?
Sherlock Holmes; especially as he was portrayed by Basil Rathbone. I was always fascinated by his thinking process.
I would eat something light; probably a salad. I wouldn’t want eating to interfere with the scintillating conversation we would be bound to engage in.
If your book/ story was to be made into a movie, who would you cast as the leads?
Russell Crowe and Matthew McConaughey as the male leads and Charlize Theron and Sandra Bullock as the female leads.
Vampires – do you prefer them as sexy leads or blood hungry monsters?
Definitely as sexy leads. The element of surprise creates extra drama as the truth of their nature comes out. That’s the fun about vampires.
If you had a time machine, which era would you go back to and why?
I wouldn’t go too far. There is more material to work with the closer one gets to life as it is today. There is less research to do when an author writes about his own experience or the situations/plots that are going on about him.
What life advice do you wish you’d been given sooner?
Getting spiritual for a moment, I wish that I had realized that I don’t need an organization to be able to commune with my creator.
If you were a supernatural creature, what would you be and why?
I guess I’d like to be a “good” angel so I could help mankind.
Where do you write best?
I write in my den, exclusively. My laptop has the battery removed and it acts as a PC. That doesn’t mean that my inspiration comes forth in my den exclusively. I keep a note pad and pen with me at all times so that jot down ideas while they are fresh.
What was the last book you read, and what were your thoughts on it?
“Sophie’s World” by Jostein Gaarder. It’s a novel about the history of Philosophy. I read it about six years ago and it was one of the reasons I resumed writing when I retired. I realized that no matter how deep the subject matter is, a fascinating novel can be spun with meticulous care. I highly recommend the book.
If you didn’t write in your genre, which other would you prefer and why?
I am already a multi-genre author with thrillers, mystery, suspense, inspirational, spiritual, romance and family drama. When I write, the story evolves into one or several genres. I only plan out one or two chapters at a time. I never know how a story will end, until it ends. That may not make sense to some, but my writing results from inspiration and since I stay in the present, I am sometimes confronted with a news item or situation that causes me to veer off in a new direction.
Where can fans find you online?
My blog is http://kjans3.wordpress.com/
My latest novel is available on Amazon
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