About Dew Pellucid: Dew Pellucid is the pen name of Tal Boldo (Tal being the Hebrew word for Dew, and Dew being an Echo's name). The novel won 5 book awards, and the audiobook was recorded by award-winning narrator, B.J. Harrison. Tal also writes for adults, under the pen name, E.L. Neve. Her novel, Looking Glass Friends, won 14 book awards, and she recorded the audiobook herself. What inspires you to write? Music and poetry. I love language and love to get lost a world created by … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Resa Nelson
About Resa Nelson: Resa Nelson is a long-time member of SFWA (Science Fiction Writers of America) and a graduate of the Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' Workshop. Resa writes fantasy and mystery/thriller novels about women who are strong, smart, and courageous. Her characters are everyday people faced by overwhelming problems that threaten to destroy the existence they know. What inspires you to write? I've been writing fiction since I was 8 years old. For me, writing … [Read more...]
Looking for Dei by David A. Willson
Fifteen-year-old Nara Dall has never liked secrets. Yet it seems that her life has been filled with them, from the ugly scar on her back to the strange powers she possesses. Her adoptive father refuses to say anything about her origins, and soon, she and her best friend must attend the announcement ceremony, in which youths are tested for a magical gift. A gifted youth has not been announced in the poor village of Dimmitt for decades. When Nara uncovers the reason, she uses her own powers to … [Read more...]
FEATURED BOOK: Looking for Dei by David A. Willson
Fifteen-year-old Nara Dall has never liked secrets. Yet it seems that her life has been filled with them, from the ugly scar on her back to the strange powers she possesses. Her adoptive father refuses to say anything about her origins, and soon, she and her best friend must attend the announcement ceremony, in which youths are tested for a magical gift. A gifted youth has not been announced in the poor village of Dimmitt for decades. When Nara uncovers the reason, she uses her own powers to … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Robin Kristoff
About Robin Kristoff: Robin Kristoff grew up in northeastern Vermont, and penned her first novel between high school and college. She studied Political Science and Spanish at Knox College and Communication Management at Emerson College, continuing to launch new and improved projects in her after-hours. An animal lover, musical theater geek, and amateur guitarist, she now lives again in Vermont with her assorted pets. Her current works include STAR THIEF (2017) and THE EMPIRE'S … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – A.L. Knorr
About A.L. Knorr: I’m A.L. Knorr, YA and NA Urban Fantasy (with romantic elements) Author. Why young adult? It’s always been my favourite genre – I still like to read YA myself. A.L. stands for Abby-Lynn, but I thought it was a bit long to slap on a book cover, so I shortened it to A.L. Unfortunately, it sort of makes it sound like I’m a dude. I’m not a dude. Glad we cleared that up. The characters that come to me most often are young women… they’re fun to write because they’re … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Catherine Stine
About Catherine Stine: I am a USA Today bestselling author, whose novels span the range from futuristic to supernatural to contemporary. My futuristic thriller Fireseed series includes Fireseed One, Ruby’s Fire and the sequel novella Blue House Magic. Dorianna, my twist on the Oscar Wilde classic won Best Horror Book in the Kindle Hub Awards. Other books include Heart in a Box and Witch of the Cards, a supernatural historical thriller set in 1932 on the Jersey shore. I suspect my love of … [Read more...]
Eclipse of the Warrior, Book 1 by J.L. Hendricks
Vampires? Fae warriors? Who knew they were real. Somebody must have and they should have let the rest of us know. While coming out of a movie, I followed a group of super-hot guys and ended up regretting it. I was pulled into the fight and I don’t know how I did it, but I killed a vampire! Now I’m running for my life. I’m not supposed to know about their world, being a lowly human and all, but I also shouldn’t have been able to kill a vampire; a ripper is what they call themselves. … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – R B Watkinson
About R B Watkinson: R B Watkinson lives on a smallholding in the wilds of west Devon, England. She is married, has raised three children and wrangles many animals. She has held down a few jobs over the years, some interesting, some not. The best for her was working as an editorial secretary for a few well-tamed authors. Her favourite 'work', however, is writing. After gaining a Diploma in Creative Writing at Oxford University she gained the confidence to embark on a writing career. In March … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Kristyn Van Cleave
About Kristyn Van Cleave: Kristyn Van Cleave is an 11th grade fantasy novelist, dancer, choreographer, singer, actress, and musician. She published her first literary work, Dreambreath, at the age of 16, and is currently working on a sequel. Kristyn is a member of Blurb's Coffee and Quill Society and has written for National Novel Writing Month for 2 years. She has been dancing since she could walk, and has been a prevalent choreographer for 4 years. She has been singing and acting as long as … [Read more...]
Taming Tigers by Daisy White
Seventeen year old Talia is struggling to earn a living as a seamstress, surviving in the infamous Camps of war torn Arista. When her soldier fiancé Kellar suggests a bizarre route of escape - stowing away in the cross desert freight train to Leonore, Talia jumps at the chance. In Leonore she can marry Kellar and expand her business - leaving the war behind... But a freak accident leaves her stranded and alone in the desert. Caught between two countries, an dforced to face her troubled past … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Shelby K. Morrison
About Shelby K. Morrison: Shelby K. Morrison is the author of Shattered, devout member of the Pointless Research Addicts support group, and was voted Most Likely to Be President in high school. She believes fiction should be an escape and any great escape involves a world of wonder, characters you wish you knew, and good food. She can usually be found in three places; her office, the couch or....well just those two unless an overcast day calls her out of doors. She has a particular weakness for … [Read more...]
