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February 18, 2014
Books, Babes, and the Business: Jen Greene
Jennifer L. GreenePlease tell us a little bit about yourself…
A little about myself… Well, I own Sekhmet Press LLC, what I like to call a micro-press publisher. I started out working as editor and publicist for my husband, Patrick C. Greene when his novel PROGENY was published by Hobbes End Publishing in 2012. This led me to publishing a few of his short stories… which led me to the idea of an anthology… and here we are.
Do you focus on a specific genre with your work?
We tend to focus on the weird, absurd, dark and surreal. Our first anthology was a collection of Vampire stories and the next collection is about Ghosts. There will be another anthology in the Fall, but the specifics on that are under wraps for now.
Name a few of your favorite books/authors you’ve read recently:
Lately I’ve been in love with the Discovery of Witches series by Deborah Harkness, and pretty much anything written by Allison M. Dickson. I’ve just discovered horror author Cecilia Dockins, and romance novelist Shewanda Pugh, both of whom show some real talent and I look forward to reading more from those ladies. And then of course, one of the most fun things I’ve read lately are The Metatron Mysteries by James Glass.
Who has been the most influential female in your personal life and how have they shaped your work?
No doubt, my Mother. She is the most influential woman in every area of my life. But, I think I also have to give props to two women from my middle-school days: my English teacher, Ms. McGee, and fellow student, Jan Thrasher. Both of them were pure inspiration to me.
If you could give your younger self one piece of advice relating to the business what would it be?
Don’t doubt yourself and always do your best. Even when you feel like your journey is leading nowhere, it’s all adding up to something. Something good.
Do you have a current project or upcoming project you would like to tell us about?
Absolutely! This weekend we just released the highly anticipated follow up in The Metatron Mysteries series, THE DISPOSSESSED by James Glass. The reviews are blowing my mind. Every time a good review comes in my heart just explodes with joy and gratitude. Also on my agenda right now is the follow up to Wrapped In Red, WRAPPED IN WHITE: Thirteen Tales of Spectres, Ghosts, and Spirits. That anthology will release in March, and I’m definitely excited to send that baby out into the world. Great stories. I really hope everyone enjoys them as much as I do.
Where can we find you?
Here is our on-line store: http://www.tinyurl.com/ShopSekhmetPress
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Jennifer began writing in middle school, and fell in love with the theater in high school. In college she studied Psychology and Journalism, then worked for over a decade in prestige cosmetics management, where she gained retail and marketing experience to add to her love of words and the arts. Acting as office manager, publicist, editor, and publisher at Sekhmet Press LLC, Ms. Greene also juggles managing her husband’s writing career, and raising an almost teenage boy. Sanity is not her strong suit, but she has a passion for the arts and artists; and truly believes “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” (S.K.) She also has a tendency toward cats and coffee.
February 16, 2014
Books, Babes, and the Business: Suzi M
Suzi MPlease tell us a little bit about yourself…
Primarily a writer, though I also am an artist among other things.
Do you focus on a specific genre with your work?
While I got my start in horror I’ve since branched out into mystery/dark comedy and post-apocalyptic fiction. I don’t really limit myself as far as genre goes, it’s whatever happens upon the page.
Do you/Would you ever write under a male pseudonym? Why or why not?
I have and I do, so yes. I do it because as sad as it is in this day and age, people seem to be more receptive to a book written by a man versus a book with a woman’s name in the author space.
Name a few of your favorite books/authors you’ve read recently:
Jaime Johnesee’s Bob the Zombie series is wonderfully entertaining. I’ve also been reading Allison M. Dickson and Chantal Noordeloos.
Who has been the most influential female in your personal life and how have they shaped your work?
Easy answer: my mother. She started my love of horror, she encouraged me to keep writing when I had given up, and she believed in me always. When I began writing under pseudonyms she never even batted an eye, and she was and always will be my number one fan. While writing she was my sounding board and critic.
If you could give your younger self one piece of advice relating to the business what would it be?
Relax and keep writing. Don’t give up and never settle.
Do you have a current project or upcoming project you would like to tell us about?
The release of The Dispossessed is nigh, and is the second book in the Metatron Mysteries. I’m also working on the third installment, writing the series under the name James Glass.
Where can we find you?
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February 15, 2014
THE DISPOSSESSED by James Glass
Available February 15, 2014
THE DISPOSSESSED
by James Glass
Book 2 of The Metatron Mysteries
Playing host to the Voice of God can be a strain,
and as John Smith is discovering, the source of many hangovers.
Add to that a missing demon, and it’s one hell of a week.
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February 14, 2014
Books, Babes, and the Business: Shewanda Pugh
Shewanda PughPlease tell us a little bit about yourself… (would you describe yourself primarily as a writer, publisher, editor, artist, radio talk show host…) Do you focus on a specific genre with your work?
I’m most readily identified as a romance novelist, though my work branches out into the realms of pure old “women’s fiction” and whatever that presumes to entail.
Do you/Would you ever write under a male pseudonym? Why or why not?
Probably not. Though I do reserve the right to write under a gender neutral one in the future.
Name a few of your favorite books/authors you’ve read recently:
Angelfall by Susan Ee, Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi, the Harry Potter series, and Hunger Games series.
Who has been the most influential female in your personal life and how have they shaped your work?
My mother has been my absolute hero. Without her it would be impossible for me to write, let alone publish. She’s the heart of the snarky humor that peeks through at times and the inspiration for my belief in love against insurmountable odds.
If you could give your younger self one piece of advice relating to the business what would it be?
Take your time. Getting published isn’t a race that goes to the swift.
Do you have a current project or upcoming project you would like to tell us about?
I recently released the third and final book in the Crimson Footprints series. It is a stand alone, so please take a gander. Hopefully, you’ll one click!
Crimson Footprints III
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Deena’s grandmother is dying. Her final wish is for a Hammond-Tanaka reunion. Both sides set out for Aruba, and once there, all hell breaks loose. Then they miss the evacuation order. Threatening floods push Hammonds and Tanakas up, up to the top floor. No secret is safe on the top floor. Even if Tak and Deena do survive, the question is: will their marriage?
Where can we find you?
Connect with Shewanda Pugh on Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads or through her blog.
Blog: ShewandaPugh.Blogspot.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Author.ShewandaPugh?ref=hl
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShewandaP
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4906321.Shewanda_Pugh?from_search=true
Novelist Shewanda Pugh scorched the literary scene with her debut novel, Crimson Footprints, in 2012. Since then, she’s been featured in newspapers, radio shows, and television networks throughout the U.S. Shortlisted for the National Black Book Festival’s Best New Author Award, the AAMBC Reader’s Choice Award, and the prestigious Rone Award for Contemporary Fiction, she’s best known for brazen, out-the-box romances that delve deep into contrary worlds. Pugh whips up wit, charm, humor and a dose of heartache, for a sophisticated recipe all her own. Crimson Footprints, Crimson Footprints II: New Beginnings, and Crimson Footprints III: The Finale are available now, in stores and online.
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