"Golly, Miss Plumtartt, the Earth is getting pummeled with meteorites!" "I say, if only these projectiles were organically based, Mr. Temperance, I would not be of such a troubled mind, but I fear that the flaming flotsam are revealing themselves to be warcraft from the planet Mars. Their weapons are uncanny and easily defeat the greatest of Terras resources. These invaders wish to strip our beloved planet of her native sovereignty!" "Holy Red Planet Invaders, Miss Plumtartt, you're right! I … [Read more...] about For the Love of Temperance by Ichabod Temperance
A World of InTemperance by Ichabod Temperance
"I say, Mr. Temperance, you would do well, sir, to be more aware of the world around you. The clamour of war threatens to engulf the globe. Moreover, I confess a trepidation in my soul stemming from other quarters in this galloping age of invention. I feel certain that we are at risk from threats of a supernatural origin. Do you not agree, eh hem?" "Yes, Ma'am, Miss Plumtartt, Ma'am. I have the same sense of nameless dread gripping my pumper in it's icy grip. Why, it looks as if you and I have … [Read more...] about A World of InTemperance by Ichabod Temperance
A Matter of Temperance by Ichabod Temperance
A "Hello, is anyone there?" "This is Ichabod Temperance transmitting from the year 1875." "Do you read me?" "Oh my Goodness, we've got trouble, y'all!" "Ever since that strange comet passed our world, not only have there been more than just an overwhelming amount of steam and spring inventions popping up all over Earth, but there also have been uncanny monster sightings! Well, almost sightings, as these inter-dimensional, over-legged, eyeball-clustered beasties are nearly invisible to the … [Read more...] about A Matter of Temperance by Ichabod Temperance
Interview with Author – Lisa Beth Darling
About Lisa Beth Darling: It was in the 4th grade when Lisa Beth Darling discovered she was a naturally gifted writer. For her very first creative writing assignment, the teacher asked the class to pen a story about a baby bird's first flight and read them to the class. Putting pencil to paper, Lisa was instantly whisked away by a force she couldn't explain. When they were finished, all of the children read their happy stories to the class. Not Lisa. She got up and told of how the baby bird flew … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Lisa Beth Darling
Interview with Author – Fawn Szymoniak
About Fawn Szymoniak: Fawn Szymoniak, aka "Sanzaki Kojika" has been a residence of the fantasy world from a young age, growing up in a house full of books and mythology. Her mother introduced her to fantasy works by authors like Barbara Hambly and Terry Brooks. By the age of 8, she had already written her first novel (albeit crudely). On top of her writing, she is also a freelance graphic designer. She has several graphic novels self-published, including her ongoing webcomic series "Zos Kias," … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Fawn Szymoniak
Interview with Author – Chantal Gadoury
About Chantal Gadoury: Chantal Gadoury is a young author who currently lives in Dover, Delaware with her two cats, Theo and Harper and her fiance, Robert. Originally from Muncy, PA, Chantal appreciates the beautiful mountains and enjoys visits back to see her family. She also loves anything Disney and has a reputation of beating anyone at a mean game of Disney trivia. When Chantal is not writing, she enjoys painting, watching British History Documentaries, drinking iced-coffee and spending time … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Chantal Gadoury
Interview with Author – Aurrora St. James
About Aurrora St. James: Aurrora St. James is the author of sexy, medieval and paranormal romances. Her second book, Gavril of Aquina received Honorable Mention for the 2015 RONE award for best fantasy/sci-fi romance. She has loved ghosts, graveyards, curses, gypsies, magic, vampires, and haunted houses for as long as she can remember. Not to mention archaeology, pirates, lost treasure, lost lands, and pretty much anything paranormal. As she got older, she started reading her mom's … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Aurrora St. James
Interview with Author – Sara Bain
About Sara Bain: A newspaper journalist and editor, London-born Sara Bain is a fantasy and paranormal fiction writer who now lives in South West Scotland. What inspires you to write? Tolkein introduced me to fantasy and the old Hammer films to horror. I love that sense of other-worldliness that fantasy fiction conveys. It’s a place to get lost in; another world to explore and follow the fortunes, and misfortunes, of the characters that inhabit it. The Scottish landscape, especially the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sara Bain
Interview with Author – Ginger Bensman
About Ginger Bensman: I was awarded a Ph.D. in Human Development from the University of Maine in Orono in 1993 and spent 25 years directing programs for at-risk children and their struggling families. But I was always a writer too, even when there were only corners and patches of time and taking those moments for writing felt like I was stealing. Now I happily write whenever I want (whenever I’m not reading or gardening or watching my grandsons grow). I live in Salem, Oregon with my husband … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ginger Bensman
Interview with Author – Margaret A. Daly
About Margaret A. Daly: Margaret A. Daly has many faces: an author, a blogger, a poet, a marketing coordinator for Rukia Publishing and a loving mother and wife. She spends her days and nights surrounded by books, whether she is reading them, for joy and work, or promoting on social media. Her debut title, Dusgadh: Essence of Life (Book One of The Awakening Series) was self-published in June of 2015 and is available everywhere online. Having written her first paranormal fantasy book at the age … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Margaret A. Daly
Interview with Author – Dawn Pearson
About Dawn Pearson: My name is Dawn Pearson, and I published under the pen name of Katja Aronsen. I'd like to tell you about my book, Seidrmaidens (Book One of the Wyrdfolk) that combines my two of my favorite topics: Norse myths and the battle between light and dark. What inspires you to write? Neil Gaiman, Edgar Allan Poe, Huey Howey. Tell us about your writing process. My writing process requires me to plan out at least several months of researching, brainstorming, mapping, … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Dawn Pearson
Interview with Author – Yza-Dora
About Yza-Dora: I live with my mom who's Co-Author of my book series, Keeper of La Tecla (The Key). We live in Las Vegas with our 2 cats. I don't have any journalistic experience or background in writing but since this is my first attempt, I've grown to love the process of creating the characters, places and scenes, bringing them all to life. It's become a passion of mine and I have many other books and stories in mind for the future. In my spare time when I'm not writing, I enjoy spending time … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Yza-Dora
