Thank you Coral Russell for tagging me on The Next Big Thing last week! The Next Big Thing: Week 7 What is the working title of your book? Ansel’s Remorse. Where did the idea come from for the book? I wrote a story – The Sparkling Dew on the Lakeside – back in 2004 and(…)
Interviews
Interview: Allen Wyler, Author of Dead End Deal
I’m pleased to welcome Allen Wyler to the blog today. Allen is the author of Dead End Deal and joins me for a brief interview to talk about the ins-and-outs of writing a medical thriller. Quick fire interview: Allen Wyler What is your writing ritual? Why is that important and how has being a surgeon(…)
Interview: Shaun Allan, Author of Sin
Thank you to Shaun Allan for joining me today to share some insights into his life and his writing! About Shaun Allan Where were you born? Grimsby UK. Not as ‘grim’ as the name might suggest. I had an article published once on the origins of Grimsby and it’s all hidden royal heirs and murder!(…)
Interview: Monica Leonelle, Author of Socialpunk
I’m pleased to welcome Monica Leonelle, author of Socialpunk, to the blog today. Monica is on tour with her title and is here to share an excerpt and also be interviewed. Quick Fire Interview How did you come upon the Socialpunk trilogy idea? Socialpunk is a bit like The Truman Show meets The Terminator, except Mark Zuckerburg is(…)
Quick fire author interview: Xavier Axelson
I’m delighted to welcome Xavier Axelson to the blog today. Xavier has visited before (interview, excerpt and BlogTalkRadio show) but has kindly returned to let us know about his new book Earthly Concerns. You can also read an excerpt. [sws_blue_box box_size="575"] Between love and loss, there is obligation… It was a peaceful night when Barrett(…)
Author interview: M. Edward McNally
[sws_green_box box_size="575"]M. Edward McNally is a North Carolinian of Irish/Mexican extraction. Grew up mostly in the Midwest along the I35 corridor (Kansas, Iowa, Minnesota), and now resides in the scrub brush surrounding Phoenix, AZ, where the scorpions and the javelinas play. Masters in English Lit from ISU and Russian/East European History from ASU, though both(…)
Author interview: Linda Eble Swain
[sws_green_box box_size="575"]Born in Toledo, Ohio, Linda currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, along with her two cats, Circe and Magic and her Pomeranian, Buddy. Look for the sequel to Chasing Destiny, later this year.[/sws_green_box] Where were you born? Toledo, Ohio. What did you want to be when you grew up? I would have to say(…)
Character interview: Honorio Fuentes (Jasmine: Energy Book 1)
In the world of books, the characters can be just as important – if not more so? – than the creator. Therefore, I’m welcoming characters to Book Bags and Cat Naps to introduce themselves, spill the beans about their makers and tell us what lies ahead… Today I’m welcoming Honorio Fuentes – from Sabrina Sumsion’s(…)
Author interview: Kathy Bennett
[sws_green_box box_size="575"]Kathy Bennett is no stranger to murder and mayhem. A twenty-one year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department, her authentic crime experience results in arresting stories. Most of Kathy’s career was spent working patrol in a black and white police car. Prior to retirement, Kathy was assigned as a Senior Lead Officer, with(…)
Book Bags and Cat Naps welcomes Chris Sherrill: Interview
[sws_blue_box box_size="550"]The Reverand Jonathan Taylor finds himself fighting for his life- and his very humanity- in a world suddenly gone mad. Skyrocketing news reports of random acts of violence around the globe, rumors of a deadly virus gone airborne and a spike in seismic activity seem far removed from the small town in South Carolina(…)
Book Bags and Cat Naps welcomes Barry Finlay: Interview
[sws_blue_box box_size="550"]It is January 16, 2009, and 60 year-old BARRY FINLAY and his son CHRIS are propped against a rock, struggling to draw a breath on their treacherous climb up Mount Kilimanjaro. Their destination is tantalizingly close, yet the weather and — more importantly — their health will determine the end result. Barry’s backpack holds(…)
BlogTalkRadio show: Writers from the Indie Author Group
Yesterday I was delighted to have the opportunity to welcome several guests to the BlogTalkRadio, all with one thing in common: they use the Indie Author Group on Facebook to share advice and information. I was fortunate to interview Kai Wilson, Donna K. Fitch and Karen Pokras Toz. Unfortunately, Skype problems prevented Jonathan Gould from(…)
Book Bags and Cat Naps welcomes Lisa de Nikolits: Interview
Today I’m delighted to welcome Lisa de Nikolits – author of West of Wawa – to the blog. Lisa is visiting on the second day of her two day stop as part of her WOW Blog Tour. Why not check out Lisa’s guest post and my review of West of Wawa. [sws_blue_box box_size="550"]West of Wawa is a(…)
BlogTalkRadio interview: Annarita Guarnieri
Today I was delighted to interview Annarita Guarnieri on the Book Bags and Cat Naps BlogTalkRadio show. It was a bit of a shaky start, which was entirely my fault – technical problems had prevented me from running a show for some time and I was clearly out of practice! Also, of late I’ve noticed(…)
Book Bags and Cat Naps welcomes Jerri Drennen: Interview
Today I’m welcoming Jerri Drennen to the blog to be interviewed and talk about her new title, Her Man Flint. You can also read an excerpt. [sws_blue_box] If James Bond and Cleopatra Jones had a daughter, Adriana Kent would kick her ass. Everything Adriana knows about being a top-notch, undercover agent she’s learned from her(…)
Book Bags and Cat Naps welcomes Charlene A. Wilson: Interview
Today I’m welcoming Charlene Wilson to the blog to be interviewed and talk about her new title, Cornerstone Deep Echoes, the second book in the Shilo Manor series. You can also read an excerpt and read my review of Cornerstone Deep(Book One in the series). [sws_blue_box] Mianna’s return heals Cole’s soul and he promises to follow her(…)
Character interview: Dr. Olivia Mordlack – "The Last Man on Earth Club"
In the world of books, the characters can be just as important – if not more so? – than the creator. Therefore, I’m welcoming characters to Book Bags and Cat Naps to introduce themselves, spill the beans about their makers and tell us what lies ahead… Today I’m welcoming Dr. Olivia Mordlack – from Paul(…)
Character interview: Revik – "Rook: Allie's War"
In the world of books, the characters can be just as important – if not more so? – than the creator. Therefore, I’m welcoming characters to Book Bags and Cat Naps to introduce themselves, spill the beans about their makers and tell us what lies ahead… Today I’m welcoming Revik – from JC Andrijeski’s title(…)