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WENDY LINDSTROM: I’M WORKING ON AN EPIC YA FANTASY SERIES
NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Wendy Lindstrom established as one of the top American romance writers. Her Grayson Brothers series are highly rated by the fans of the genre. With the assistance of Melissa Deckman we’ve got a chance to welcome our next guest of honor at Land of Books.
– Wendy, Did you expect such a success of Grayson Brothers series?
– I think I had “hoped” rather than expected that the series would be successful. I am deeply grateful to the awesome readers who made the Grayson Brothers series a New York Times bestselling series.
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E.D. BRADY: THE VISTIRA TRILOGY IS A SWEET LOVE STORY
“A great series that kept me wanting to know what happened next”, “Fantastic read” and “I can’t wait for the next book in this series,” are just few of the positive comments of The Vistira Trilogy books. E.D. Brady published the first part Remembered in March 2013. The novel gathered positive feedback averaging 4.2 Amazon stars from 69 reviews.
Our next guest is from Queens, New York, but currently resides close to Raleigh.
– E.D., what the readers will see in your The Vistira Trilogy?
– Readers will find a sweet love story with a heavy emphasis on fantasy and the bond of a close family.
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MARY RICKERT: THE MEMORY GARDEN IS A STORY ABOUT REUNION
Mary Rickert’s first full novel The Memory Garden was published last year. The book was loved by the readers, who describe it as “Quite Charming”, “Thoughtful, brooding and expressive tale” and “Would be an interesting movie”. Our next guest is living in Port Washington, USA. Let’s welcome Mary Rickert.
– Mary, what is your book The Memory Garden about?
– The story is about the reunion of the three old friends for the first time in more than sixty years after the terrible occurrence that separated them, and the girl they’ve come to save. It is also about memory, aging, the way selves are lost and formed, forgiveness, and death. Read the rest of this entry
KRIS CALVIN: ONE MURDER MORE IS TOLD WITH HUMOR
Kris Calvin’s debut novel One Murder More will be released on June 1. The mystery already received positive reviews by NY Times Bestselling authors John Lescroart and Robert Dugoni. The latest even compared the story to political thriller House of Cards.
Land of Books is proud to present our next chat with Kris Calvin.
– Kris, what is your debut book One Murder More about?
– It’s a political mystery, the story of a California state lobbyist, Maren Kane, who investigates the stabbing death of a beautiful young aide to the governor when a colleague of Maren’s is arrested for the crime. There is a diverse cast of Sacramento suspects and sidekicks. Clues begin on the first page and build through interwoven subplots throughout the story. I don’t want to highlight any specific elements that might break the thread for someone who reads it. I hope it’s told with humor and intellect, that was my goal.
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STUART WOODS: I SHARE A FEW THINGS WITH STONE BARRINGTON
The 34th book of Stone Barrington series Naked Greed will be released on July 14 2015. The NY Times bestselling author Stuart Woods continues the adventures of the former detective, who turned lawyer. Land of Books is honored to present our fun chat with the legendary writer.
– Mr. Woods, what the readers will see in your new book Naked Greed?
– IÒm not going to tell them; they’ll have to read the book to find out.
– How did you decide to write the story of Stone Barrington series?
– I didn’t. I resisted my publisher’s suggestion to write a single-character series, but then, few books after New York Dead, I had an idea that required a character much like Stone, so I plugged him into the novel, and thus, a series was born.
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JUSTIN BIENVENUE II: THERE IS MARKET FOR WEIRD WESTERNS
A Bloody Bloody Mess In The Wild Wild West is a horror western by our good friend Justin Bienvenue. He was our guest last Summer, when Land of Books presented his book Like A Box Of Chocolates. You may check out his first interview here.
It’s really nice to meet once again the young and inspiring author in our next chat.
– Justin, welcome back to Land of Books. Now let’s talk about A Bloody Bloody Mess In The Wild Wild West. What the readers will find inside the book?
– They will find a very unique Western story combined with Horror. A story about one town whose trying to overcome the aftermath of the Civil War and to make matters worse they must try to put a stop to a Mexican Outlaw named Javier “Bones” Jones who is trying to take what’s left of the town for everything it’s worth. The town is lead by a young man named Emerson Shaw who is the son of the late sheriff of the town. He tries to get the town to come together to put a stop to Jones and his army of the undead.
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RYK BROWN: FRONTIERS SAGA WAS AN IDEA FOR A COMPUTER GAME
Frontiers Saga is one of the most popular Sci Fi series on the market. On April 1 the creator of the space world Ryk Brown published Episode 13 A Show of Force. Our next guest was born in 1960. He is living in Northern California with his wife, daughter, and cat.
Ryk Brown is another example of how self-publishing industry benefits the gifted writers.
– Ryk, what the readers will find in Ep. #13 of The Frontiers Sage A Show of Force?
– That there is more to the Jung than expected, and that they still have some tricks up their sleeves.
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DONNA BALL: RAINE STOCKTON WAS BORN ON SEPTEMBER 11 2001
The adventures of Raine Stockton became one of the most popular animal fiction series. The ninth part Home of the Brave was published in September. We get exclusive chance to learn more from the author herself how challenging is to write such a book.
Our next guest published her first novel in 1982. She has written more than eighty fiction novels using as well the pseudonyms as Rebecca Flanders, Donna Carlisle, Leigh Bristol, Taylor Brady, and Donna Boyd.
Dear friends, let’s welcome lady Donna Ball.
Donna and Glitter
– Donna, what the readers may find in Home of the Brave, book 9 of Raine Stockton Dog series ?
– In HOME OF THE BRAVE, Raine and her young friend Melanie spend the Fourth of July weekend at a camp for dogs and kids, never imagining what a terrifying turn their holiday is about to take. This book explores the fairly intense themes of terrorism and political corruption, and begins a story arc that will require at least two more books to resolve. Readers can expect to stay up late reading this one!
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S.J. WATSON: SECOND LIFE IS A GOOD STORY WITH LOTS OF TWISTS AND TURNS
S.J. Watson made the big break with his first book Before I Go To Sleep. The novel became worldwide bestseller with more than 2500 Amazon reviews and average 4.0 stars.
On June 9 the literary world will see the next production of the British author Second Life. We’ve got a great chance to speak about the novel thanks to Alexander Cochran.
– What the readers will find in your new book Second Life?
– Hopefully a good story, with lots of twists and turns to keep them excited. And if it make them think about life the way we live it now, all the better.
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DEIRDRE RIORDAN HALL: I DID A HAPPY DANCE WHEN I SAW SUGAR ON THE TOP OF AMAZON LIST
Deirdre Riordan Hall’s Sugar will be officially published on June 1. The book found its place in Kindle Amazon Top 10 list. The novel received very nice feedback averaging with 4.7 Amazon stars from 100 plus reviews.
It’s a great pleasure to introduce you one of the new stars of young adult romances Deirdre Riordan Hall.
– Deirdre, what is your next book Sugar about?
– For seventeen years, Sugar has been told she is too much and yet not enough. Trapped in a one-star town, Sugar sees no way out until Even Anderson, tall, handsome, and tousle-haired appears with a motorcycle and a dream. Through their friendship, Sugar discovers she amounts to more than a worthless daughter, an annoying sister, the target of the senior class prank, and the reflection she sees in the mirror.
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