The Empress of the Clouds by Desiree Ultican In March 1896, Widow Evaline "Evvy" Amstel has been left with a tremendous debt―before he was murdered, her husband had promised to build and deliver a revolutionary airship, The Empress of the Clouds, to Erasmus Marchand, an embittered Southern millionaire who resents the fact that the damned Yankees won the Civil War. Now that Amstel is dead, no one in Joplin, Missouri, a zinc/lead mining boomtown, knows where the Empress is . . . or if it even … [Read more...] about The Empress of the Clouds by Desiree Ultican
The Empress of the Clouds by Desiree Ultican
At the turn of the 20th century, Evaline Amstel's inventor husband Heinz has been murdered—leaving her in dire straits. He has indebted her fortune to a mysterious Southern millionaire with a promise to build a fantastic airship, The Empress of the Clouds. The widow faces treacherous escapades in her search for the missing aircraft before it is used for unspeakable evil. Targeted Age Group:: adults What Inspired You to Write Your Book? I began thinking about my steampunk adventure / … [Read more...] about The Empress of the Clouds by Desiree Ultican
Interview with Author – Anna Canić
About Anna Canić: Self-taught polyglot writer - author of published poetry, magazine article and 4 staged dramas. What inspires you to write? Love, friendship and art itself. Tell us about your writing process. Writing a book makes me forget about any other trivial and "serious" business. My story is not a tale, but my very self. For Fiction Writers: Do you listen (or talk to) to your characters? Most of my characters are non-fictional. What advice would you give other … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Anna Canić
Interview with Author – C. S. Johnson
About C. S. Johnson: C. S. Johnson is the award-winning, genre-hopping author of several novels, including young adult sci-fi and fantasy adventures such as the Starlight Chronicles series, the Once Upon a Princess saga, and the Divine Space Pirates trilogy. With a gift for sarcasm and an apologetic heart, she currently lives in Atlanta with her family. What inspires you to write? There are always a lot of things that inspire me to write, but most of my inspiration comes from a desire to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – C. S. Johnson
The Surge by Willow Rose
The Surge by Willow Rose "We knew they were coming one day, we just never imagined anything like…this." Imagine being invaded by the Chinese and they want something only you have. However, giving it to them would mean the death of someone you love. What would you do? When The Chinese arrive in Ridge Manor, Florida; Sheriff Wayne is the only one who knows they are coming. He tried to warn the rest of the town, but no one would listen, and now it is too late. Joanna Marks has just come back … [Read more...] about The Surge by Willow Rose
Interview with Author – P. K. Vandcast
About P. K. Vandcast: P. K. Vandcast was born in El Paso, Texas, the son of a rodeo clown. His mother passed away when "Van" was four and he grew up following the rodeo circuit wherever his father could get work. Raised around ropers, bull riders, and broncobusters, he learned to love the tales of the Old West— tales tall, small, true, and blue. What inspires you to write? I'm inspired by the little things in life. There is trove of treasure in everyday things, which many take for granted. … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – P. K. Vandcast
Interview with Author – Chris Stoesen
About Chris Stoesen: Chris is an amateur author with interests in both historical and fictional subjects. He was born in 1970 and raised by fantastic parents in Tampa, Florida. So all of his shortcomings are of his own making and not their fault. His single greatest achievement is being married to the same wonderful woman for over 23 years. He and his family, live in the Atlanta area. What inspires you to write? I love to write about history or semi-historical items. Mostly, I like to put … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Chris Stoesen
Eden Undone by Anna Lindsay
Take the biblical tale of Creation. And then ask... what if Eve... had said no? Would evil have given up all attempt? Or would it instead have carried on, scheming, waiting to pounce? And what then? From that joy-filled world where the lion lies down with the lamb, where we are in perfect relationship with Glory and where there is neither death nor sadness nor dissonance... how would that Unfallen family, mirroring God's heart, react to the Fallen - and the other way around? By imagining a … [Read more...] about Eden Undone by Anna Lindsay
The Death and Life of Mal Evans by Peter Lee
Former Beatle assistant Mal Evans lies in a Los Angeles apartment in January 1976, dying of a gunshot wound. His life has spiraled downward since his beloved band broke up in 1970. And throughout those six years, as he fell further into despair, he had always asked himself: What if? What if he could have done something to keep the Beatles, and his life, together? Instead of dying, Mal finds himself transported back to 1969. The war in Vietnam is coming to a boil, "Butch Cassidy and the … [Read more...] about The Death and Life of Mal Evans by Peter Lee
Interview with Author – Anna Lindsay
About Anna Lindsay: Anna graduated from St.John's College (Cambridge University) and has worked everywhere from Hong Kong (as a volunteer working with Jackie Pullinger to help drug addicts) to temping in Switzerland and as a teacher in the UK. Health challenges forced retirement, since when she has served her community in a volunteer capacity including 16 years as a Trustee of a tiny local Registered Charity. Anna is available for book signings and interviews, and If you have been encouraged, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Anna Lindsay
Interview with Author – Peter Lee
About Peter Lee: Peter Lee loves to write, loves music and loves to write about music. The son of an English professor and a librarian, he was headed for a career in science when a friend invited him to join the newspaper staff in college. The writing bug bit him and he changed his major, graduating from Berry College with a degree in journalism. He also holds a master’s degree in communication from Georgia State University. Lee’s life also changed in 1980, when he first heard the strains of … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Peter Lee
Interview with Author – Thomas Gondolfi
About Thomas Gondolfi: Thomas Gondolfi, father of three, consummate gamer (board or role-playing) and loving husband, claims to be a Renaissance man and certified flirt. Raised as a military brat, he spend the first twenty years of his life moving to a new place every few years giving him a unique perspective on most regions of the United states. Educated as an electrical engineer and working in high tech for over twenty years, Tom has also worked as a cook, motel manager, most phases of … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Thomas Gondolfi
