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BRANDY ISAACS: I WAS INSPIRED BY A DREAM THAT A FRIEND HAD
Brandy Isaac’s last book That Which is Lost was published in May. Our next author is having another job to live with, but she is still producing excellent peace of writings. Enjoy our next Q&A.
– What is your last book That Which is Lost about?
– I like to call it “a ghost story…with complications.” Talia is haunted by a lot of things–not the least of which is herself.
– How you decide to write the story?
– It was actually inspired by a dream that a friend had. In the dream she was a part of a group of ghost hunters and they resorted to some pretty extreme measures and it grew from there. The end result, That Which Is Lost, didn’t turn out how I expected it too–but I never try force anything I write. I find that when a story is working it starts writing itself–and you have to go with it.
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MIKE JANSEN: WE HAVE A SCI-FI AND FANTASY RENAISSANCE IN THE NETHERLANDS
Mike Jansen is one of the most talented authors in Netherlands. He won many awards and recently published his novel The Failing God: The First Chronicle of Cranborn (Chronicles of Cranborn Book 1). Let’s enjoy the next portion of interesting Q&A.
– What is your last book The Failing God: The First Chronicle of Cranborn (Chronicles of Cranborn Book 1) about?
– The Failing God is the first part in five volume epic dark fantasy series. It deals with the affairs of several characters from various factions in the rich and detailed world of Cranborn, during a time of conflict and change. Driving it all is a number of prophecies, but one could ask which prophecy is telling the truth…
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OWEN H. LEWIS: SCI-FI GIVES ME A CLEAN SLATE TO START OVER AGAIN
Owen H. Lewis recently published his debut novel The Mark of Man. He dropped a real estate business in order to concentrate in writing. Let’s hear his story.
– What is your last book, The Mark of Man, about?
– The Mark of Man is a novel about a future where humanity’s cannon of accepted philosophies are challenged and our passive inertia is confronted.
The central premise concerns a mark on the wrist which indicates the date of death of the holder – contrary to previous tales; this is posited as a genetic anomaly. So the race is not a simple chase and pursuit tale from evil overlords with a reliance on the familiar clichés and tenets, but one that concerns the whole of humankind and compels everybody (including the reader) to try to find an answer to this ticking doomsday clock.
The book races along as a first rate adventure yarn with the protagonist counting down the days he has left, whilst trying to come to terms with losing the love of his life. Fate however seems intent on throwing them back together.
The discovery of another Earth like planet gives hope for a solution to ‘The Mark’ and an expedition is mounted. The subsequent settlement is explored in remarkable detail. Political layers are exposed and the society revealed carries real depth, as our characters become intertwined in some of the darker corners of this new world and the secrets it holds.
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FRANK MUNDO: THE WRITER’S REPUTATION CAN BE RUINED BY PUTTING OUT UNREADY WORKS
Frank Mundo describes himself as a reader. In fact he is full time writer and a reviewer for some prestigious magazines. We will have a chance to learn something more about his last book Different in the next Q&A interview.
– What is your last book Different about?
– Different is about a 12-year-old boy named Gregory Gourde who wakes up in his bed one morning with an impossible new feature: his head has become a watermelon. We follow Gregory down a rabbit hole of sorts to an elite prep school whose recruits are the most brutally bullied students on the planet in an audacious exploration of what it really means to be different.
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GARY KARP: DO NOT JUDGE YOURSELF
It’s an honor for me to present our next guest – Mr. Gary Karp. He is mindfulness coach, author and certified hypnotist. His first book Clarity is Power: The 5 Steps to Creating Empowering Goals that will Excite and Inspire You received very positive feedback and has 4.5 rating in Amazon.
– What is your book Clarity is Power: The 5 Steps to Creating Empowering Goals that will Excite and Inspire You about?
– Clarity is Power offers a step by step blueprint to help you get clear on what you truly want in life and shows you how to achieve it. Each chapter in the book guides you through simple, practical exercises that help you get clear on your goals, gives you compelling reasons to achieve them, makes sure your values are aligned with your goals so there is no self sabotage, shows you all your resources for achieving your goals, and helps you create an action plan.
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J.M. PORUP: AMERICA TODAY IS LITTLE DIFFERENT FROM THE SOVIET UNION UNDER STALIN
J.M Porup was born in USA, but now lives in Uruguay. He isn’t agreeing with many things in his motherland and isn’t afraid to speak about them. Our next featured writer published a lot of books. We will present to you his last one Dreams Must Die.
– What is your last book Dreams Must Die about?
– The time for dreaming is over. Jimmy Shade kills dreams. It’s his job. As a member of the elite Dream Police, he defends the Collective against that poisonous nocturnal ooze. But when Shade gets infected with a dream, he finds himself on the run from his former colleagues. He must choose between his love for the Collective–and the dream he cannot live without.
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JAMIE MALTMAN: I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO WRITE IN A SETTING LIKE ROME
Jamie Maltman’s Arts Reborn series have a chance to become a big hit. The author is very talented and the history fiction world he describes is very interesting. It’s a real pleasure to have in our Q&A Mr. Maltman! Enjoy.
– What is your book Brush With Darkness about?
– The Pazian Republic is similar to Rome in the time of Caesar, where their legions have conquered/integrated much of the known world. Magic has become the stuff of legend and myth.
So when dark magic reappears in the hands of one of a formerly subjugated barbarian people, it presents the greatest threat the Republic has ever faced. Throw into that setting Simon Baroba, a fresh young legionary who is better at drawing than fighting, who is faced with the reality of the dark magic and has to deliver that message to the Senate. To do that he’ll have to unlock his own buried creative Talent, navigating through new friendships and rivalries that teach him more about himself and the world, but could lead to doom for his nation, his friends, or himself.
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MONTGOMERY MAHAFFEY: I TURN A FABLE INTO A NOVEL
Montgomery Mahaffey is one of those rare classical storytellers. Few months ago she published her book Ella Bandita and the Wanderer. The author polished herself in the cold Alaska. It’s time for another Q&A with the next interesting writer.
– What is your book Ella Bandita and the Wanderer about?
– I once heard an editor say: “Don’t tell me your story is about love and redemption because all stories are about love and redemption.” She was right and mine is no different. But isn’t it marvelous how many different stories can come from one theme? My particular take on this theme involves a predatory seductress who is mad, bad, and dangerous to know – and the people who helped shape her, and an adventurer frozen in grief who won’t go away because he can’t bring himself to go home.
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ERICA ALEX: MY BOOK IS ABOUT A VAMPIRE, WHO IS MUCH MORE THAN A VAMPIRE
Erica Alex is another young indie author, who is ready to make impact with her first book The Final Chapter of Rain (Zodiac Book 1). She’s got perfect six out of six 5-stars amazon reviews. The best possible advertisement for a new novel. Let’s hear from Erica about her book.
– What is your debut book The Final Chapter of Rain (Zodiac Book 1) about?
– The Final Chapter of Rain is about a Vampire who’s much more than a Vampire: Nathaniel Blade. The novel unfolds a journey between times, realms, and worlds, which we travel through with Nathaniel into his new kingship as the ruler (Orchestrator) of Vrykokala (Greek Vampires). In a broken land governed by Greek deities (Elláda Almega) and supernatural species (Highers), it’s imperative that Nathaniel abolish what’s been normal and accepted for centuries: the mistreatment of humans. But when he discovers that he’s been tricked into the throne – and the true reason he’d been called back to the future where he was born – Nathaniel’s goals take a violent turn. This is a tale of love, revenge, violence, humanity, and mortality. And so much more. If I say anything else about the details of it, the twists at every turn will be spoiled.
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PETER FRYER: I SEEN THINGS THAT CAN NOT BE EXPLAINED
Peter Fryer is our next featured guest. His novel THE DEMON INSIDE: Lost Soul’s is a classic ghost story. He is a professional automobiles salesman with big family, who turns to be a very good writer. Let’s hear from Peter about his new novel.
– What is your last book THE DEMON INSIDE: Lost Soul’s about?
– The book is about how a demonic possession is defeated by a boy who realizes his soul can only be saved by sacrificing his own life.
– How you decide to write the story?
– I’ve been told I was a good salesman and could probably write a good story if I wanted to. One day I decided to write a short ghost story which developed into this novel.
– What was the biggest challenge during the write up process?
– Trying to overcome the grammar and formatting involved in a written story so it is readable. My lack of education has created a challenge as I did not want this story rewritten by proofreaders or an editor.
– Tell us something more about your main character? Is it close to someone from your real life?
– Toby is a main character that I believe is someone we all can relate to. When we are honest with ourselves everyone will admit at some point in their life they wished Ill will on someone close to them.
– How much time you need to finish the story and to publish it?
– It is finished and self published, but how long before it gets read is up to how well it gets promoted. I am far from an expert in any of the marketing technics needed to do the promoting.
– What about your other two books: THE LAST MESSENGER: THE BEGINNING and A Heart from Within: Susans Story?
– I’m working on THE LAST MESSENGER: THE BEGINNING but A HEART FROM WITHIN is the draft of this book rewritten.
– Who are you?
– I’m a person who has many questions about who we are and what makes us tick. I believe that reality is harsh enough that without fantasy and our dreams and aspirations life would be depressing. I believe we all need to escape reality once in a while and this writing has become my escape.
– What are your writing habits?
– I don’t think I have developed any patterns quite yet. This is my first attempt at writing and also the first year of this new venture.
– Are you satisfied by the sales of the book and do you plan another one?
– No because I’ve just published on Amazon and am still learning what it is going to take to increase sales.
– What are you doing to promote by the best possible way your book?
– Not really that much I could use some suggestions that don’t include sending cash to one of the so called experts. I believe you get what you earn. Prove you can help promote my book before I send you a payment for something you haven’t done.
– I will quote you “We do not spend enough time with the people we love the most”. On what age we start to put some more attention on other things instead of our relatives?
– Every child clings to their family. I believe when most but not all people reach their mid teens its more of a what can you give me, rather than thank you for all you have done. Reality is a hard pill to swallow but most teenagers are no longer depend on their parents love as much as they depend on their pocketbooks.
– You are a professional car seller. What are the most common mistakes the people are doing when searching for a new auto?
– They overlook that a vehicle is meant to be a form of transportation and not a status symbol. Be practical and use the extra money to enjoy your days on this earth, instead of wondering if your going to be able to make your next payment.
– Do you believe in ghosts?
– Well I seen things that can not be explained away by an over active imagination but I have not seen enough to honestly be certain one way or the other. I do think there is a lot more going on that so far, anyone has proven one way or the other. The spirit world is one thing for sure and that is its a billion dollar market exploited by almost everyone one way or another.
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THE DEMON INSIDE: Lost Soul’s
THE LAST MESSENGER: THE BEGINNING
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