Why I Love Halloween by Madeline Dyer: Snarkology Halloween Hop & Giveaway 2015

Why I Love Halloween by Madeline Dyer: Snarkology Halloween Hop & Giveaway 2015

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So, I’m delighted to be taking part in the Snarkology Halloween Hop this year!  For my blog post as part of this tour, I thought I’d talk a little about why the writer in me loves Halloween, and I’m running my very… Continue reading... | 5 Comments

Waiting on Wednesday: CASTLE OF SIGHS by Jennifer Murgia

I’m delighted to be taking part in the Waiting on Wednesday post today to celebrate the upcoming release of Jennifer Murgia’s new book, CASTLE OF SIGHS, which is book 2 in the Forest of Whispers series!
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Guest Post: K.T. Hanna – The Evolution of CHAMELEON

Today, I’m delighted to welcome my good author friend, K.T. Hanna to the blog! Her debut novel, CHAMELEON released on August 4th, and K.T’s written this quick guest post especially for my blog! 

New Release: PIXELATED by L.S. Murphy!

Today, I’m delighted to be able to take part in the book tour for L.S. Murphy’s latest book, Pixelated!

Pixelated
by L.S. Murphy
Release Date: 06/30/15
Bloomsbury Spark

 

Summary from Goodreads:
Senior Year. 

Middle of nowhere. 

What’s the new girl to do?

Guest Post: “How I Knew I Was Writing Epic Fantasy When I Thought I Was Writing Pastoral” by Samantha Holloway

Today, we have a guest post from the lovely Samantha Holloway. A few days ago I interviewed Samantha, so if you haven’t already read the interview then I highly recommend reading it here.

How I knew I was writing Epic Fantasy when I thought I was writing Pastoral

Author Interview With Samantha Holloway

Author Interview With Samantha Holloway

sixtiesToday, I’m so happy to introduce you to the latest author taking part in my interview series: Samantha Holloway.

So, what exactly do you write?

I write a lot of stuff! Mostly, I write fantasy–the current trilogy, Wisewoman’s Daughter, Sister to the Sun and Goddess’s… Continue reading...

Author Interview with E. L. Mitchell

Author Interview with E. L. Mitchell

DSC_0968.jpgToday, we have an interview with E. L. Mitchell, a good friend of mine and a fellow writer.
 
So, what exactly  do you write?
 
Author Interview With Nathalie Andrews

Author Interview With Nathalie Andrews

Nathalie AndrewsToday we have an interview with the lovely writer, Nathalie Andrews.

So, what exactly do you write?

I write historical
Author Interview With Al McDermid

Author Interview With Al McDermid

At_Bahji_by_mcdermidToday we have an interivew with author Al McDermid.
So, what exactly do you write?
 
I’m an eclectic writer
Author Interview With Autumn Seigel

Author Interview With Autumn Seigel

Autumn SeigelToday, we have an interview with author Autumn Seigel.
Author Autumn Seigel resides in the small town of Wapakoneta, Ohio with her parents and siblings. She has two pets. ReAwaken is her first novel.
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Author Interview With Jeffrey Cook

Author Interview With Jeffrey Cook

Black and White meSo, what exactly do you write?
At the moment, I’m primarily a steampunk writer. The Dawn of Steam series of books are epistolary format, regency style books of 1800’s style alt-history/science fiction. A story of adventure and travel around the world is told through… Continue reading...

Author Interview With C. Lloyd Brill

Author Interview With C. Lloyd Brill

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So, what exactly  do you write? I write science fiction and fantasy novels and short stories. The short stories I write are usually preludes

Author Interview With Kelly Blanchard

Author Interview With Kelly Blanchard

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How would you describe yourself in a short third person bio? Aside from

Author Interview with Vicki E. Case - A Follow-up Interview

Author Interview with Vicki E. Case – A Follow-up Interview

Today we have a follow-up interview with Vicki E. Case. The first interview can be found here.

 

Author Photo (Vancouver)How would you describe your writing style?

This is a great question as I definitely perceive my… Continue reading... | 2 Comments

The Writing Process Blog Tour – 12th May 2014

So, today’s stop for the Writers’ Blog Tour is all about me! (Well, and a little about Katherine Lampe (who invited me to host the tour this week), Vanessa Wester and C.S. Janey too).

So, this blog tour is all about learning about each others’ writing processes and their work. So here’s a… Continue reading...

Author Interview with Cheryl Headford – A Follow-up Interview

Today we have a follow-up interview with Cheryl Headford. You can read the first interview here.
– So, since our last interview in June 2012, have any changes occured within your writing?

I’m being made redundant next week so I’m hoping to be able to put a
Author Interview With Cynthia Woolf

Author Interview With Cynthia Woolf

Following my previous post about Cynthia Woolf’s ‘Heiress Bride’, I was delighted when I got the chance to conduct a full interview with her, this time about her new book, ‘Redeemed by A Rebel‘.

Firstly, here’s a little about Cynthia:

 
Cynthia Woolf

A Test Of Time - Seasonal Short Story Collection

A Test Of Time – Seasonal Short Story Collection

A Test of Time‘A Test of Time’ is a Seasonal Short Stories Collection, centering around the theme of Past, Present and Future, compiled by Vanessa Wester, including short stories by Vanessa Wester, Britta Jenson, Stephen Mark, Matthew Willis, Madeline Dyer and more…

Amazon Official Description:
A… Continue reading...

Author Interview with Sheana Ochoa

Author Interview with Sheana Ochoa

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Today, we have an interview with Sheana Ochoa, the author of Stella! Mother of Modern Acting

Author Interview With Lisa Polisar

Author Interview With Lisa Polisar

 

Lisa Polisar PictureToday, we have an interview with author, Lisa Polisar.

So, what exactly do you write?

Mystery novels, and short fiction

How would

Author Interview With Graeme Ing

Author Interview With Graeme Ing

Today, we have an interview with spec-fic author, Graeme Ing:
So, what exactly do you write?
Hello Madeline. I label myself a spec-fic author. Primarily I write fantasy but that won’t stop me dabbling in science-fiction, paranormal, cyberpunk, steampunk and various crossovers.

How would you describe yourself in a short third person bio?
Graeme Ing is an author, software

Excerpt from 'Something Missing' by Hazel Robinson

Excerpt from ‘Something Missing’ by Hazel Robinson

Something MissingToday, we have an excerpt from Hazel Robinson’s upcoming novel, Something Missing. If you haven’t already read the interview that I did earlier with Hazel, then go and have a read now.

Note from the author: the following excerpt is unedited and subject to… Continue reading...

Author Interview With Vicki E. Case

Author Interview With Vicki E. Case

Author Photo (Vancouver)Today, we have an interview with Vicki E. Case.

 

So; what exactly do you write?

Poetry!

I write powerful, emotional, soul-revealing and vividly honest poetry about find love, losing that love; and the moving and painful ramifications of its loss… Continue reading...

Author Interview With Hazel Robinson

Author Interview With Hazel Robinson

Today, we have an author interview with Hazel Robinson, and check back on August 28th 2013 for an excerpt from Hazel’s latest novel.

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Well I’m currently working on my first novel which is  new contemporary romance.

How would

Author Interview With Tim Bedford

Author Interview With Tim Bedford

Tim BedfordToday, we have an interview with Tim Bedford, and, I must say, this was one of the interviews that I really loved doing; Tim’s answers are just dripping with personality and humour, so this just means that you have to read it!… Continue reading...

Author Interview With Matthew Willis

Author Interview With Matthew Willis

MWillisIsleOfWight2Today, we have an interview with historical fiction writer, Matthew Willis.

So, what exactly do you write?

Historical fiction and nonfiction, with occasional incursions into fantasy and SF

How would you describe yourself in a short third person bio?

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Calling All Authors, Agents, Publishers, Editors, Illustrators and Readers: Request an Interview!

Are you an author or editor? An agent or publisher? An illustrator or reader? If so, you’ve come to the right place, because from here you can request an interview. And, this interview, is currently free!

Currently, I’ve interviewed over 40 authors, 1 editor and 1 illustrator, and I’m hoping to increase those numbers… Continue reading...

Excerpt: Nine Poems From Stephen Oxlee's 'Life And Me' Poetry Collection

Excerpt: Nine Poems From Stephen Oxlee’s ‘Life And Me’ Poetry Collection

So, today, we have a wonderful excerpt from Stephen Oxlee’s poetry collection, ‘Life and Me’. And, this is not just any ordinary excerpt; no, this excerpt contains NINE complete poems from ‘Life and Me’.

Life and me flierNow, before we read any of Stephen Oxlee’s poetry… Continue reading...

Excerpt from ‘The Paesian Prologues’ by Jae V. Reece

Today, we have an excerpt from Jae V. Reece’s upcoming ‘The Paesian Prologues’–for release in October on Amazon. If you haven’t already read my interview with Jae V. Reece, then head over here.

This excerpt is from the second half of the first chapter, and the author… Continue reading...

Extract: 'Abecedary Incendiary' from Long Stories Short by Marc Nash

Extract: ‘Abecedary Incendiary’ from Long Stories Short by Marc Nash

Long Stories ShortToday, we have an extract from Marc Nash’s recent short story collection, Long Stories Short. Well, in fact, this isn’t just an extract; here we have the complete flash story, Abecedary Incendiary.

Abecedary Incendiary

by Marc Nash

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Author Interview With Jae V. Reece

Author Interview With Jae V. Reece

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Today, we have an interview with Jae V. Reece, author of the upcoming fantasy novel, The Forest Lone.

So, what exactly do you write?

I write Young Adult epic fantasies with bits of adventure, mystery and steampunk thrown into the mix.

How

Author Interview with Aven Ellis

Author Interview with Aven Ellis

 

Aven EllisToday, we have an interview with Aven Ellis, whose book, Connectivity, releases in Octorber 2013.… Continue reading... | 3 Comments

Cover Reveal: Unbreakable Love by Yesenia Vargas

Cover Reveal: Unbreakable Love by Yesenia Vargas

Today, I am so excited to share with you the beautiful cover of UNBREAKABLE LOVE, Yesenia Vargas’s debut novel.

Unbreakable2Official description of UNBREAKABLE LOVE, by Yesenia Vargas:

Ariana is almost seventeen years old, and her parents won’t let her go out with friends or

Author Interview with Vanessa Wester

Author Interview with Vanessa Wester

 

Hybrid by Vanessa WesterToday, we have an interview with the lovely Vanessa Wester, author of the Evolution trilogy.

So, what exactly do you write?

Mainly romantic suspense with a paranormal slant

Martha Bourke on Her Upcoming Adult Series: The New Breed Novels

Further to my last interview with Martha Bourke, I have interviewed this lovely lady again, this time getting all the details on her upcoming adult series, The New Breed Novels. And, stay tuned, as very soon, I’ll be posting a cover reveal for the first novel in this new series!

Now, without further delay… Continue reading...

Author Interview With Cassandra Janey

Author Interview With Cassandra Janey

me3Today we have an interview with the author Cassandra Janey!
So, what exactly do you write?

Excellent question. Mainly, I write romance. Specifically, it actually varies. Right now, my main works in progress are contemporary, small town romances. On the side, I have started a Young… Continue reading...

New Release: Cynthia Woolf's 'Heiress Bride' is out now! Plus a Mini Interview and Excerpt!

New Release: Cynthia Woolf’s ‘Heiress Bride’ is out now! Plus a Mini Interview and Excerpt!

So, today I’m lucky enough to do a post all about Cynthia Woolf’s latest release: book two in the Matchmaker & Co series, Heiress Bride. And, not only can I show you the wonderful cover, but I can also give you a small excerpt AND a mini interview with the author!

Cover Reveal: the New Look Covers for Rayne Hall's Six Scary Tales Volumes

Cover Reveal: the New Look Covers for Rayne Hall’s Six Scary Tales Volumes

Today, I am delighted to do a cover reveal for the fantasy and horror fiction writer, Rayne Hall. With the release of the fourth Six Scary Tales volume, Rayne’s decided to re-release the previous volumes so that all the covers match. Plus, I can reveal the covers for the fifth and sixth volumes which haven’t… Continue reading...

Goldfish As Pets: The Secret Life Of Goldfish (Mad On Animals #4)

Goldfish As Pets: The Secret Life Of Goldfish (Mad On Animals #4)

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‘Goldfish As Pets: The Secret Life Of Goldfish’ is the fourth title in the Mad On Animals series by M.J.A. Dyer.

The Official Amazon Kindle description:
Goldfish are one of the most popular pets around, but do you know how to correctly care for… Continue reading...

Guest Post: What A Character by K. L. Schwengel

Today, we have a guest post by K. L. Schwengel, as part of her First Of Her Kind Blog Tour.

WHAT A CHARACTER

Plot can drive a story, but without characters to keep it on the road, even the most intriguing plot can spin into the ditch. Not just any characters will do… Continue reading... | 2 Comments

Marie Fostino's 'The Silver Locket' to be Available in Paperback - 22 Feb 2013!

Marie Fostino’s ‘The Silver Locket’ to be Available in Paperback – 22 Feb 2013!

New Release Alert!

Marie Fostino’s novel, ‘The Silver Locket’, will be available to buy in paperback from the 22 feb 2013 (that’s this Friday) onwards. If you haven’t already read my review of this book (but, be warned, there’re a few spoilers…) then head over here to check it out.

And take… Continue reading...

Romancing The Otherworldly Valentine Event, Giveaway and Featured Author: EJ Wesley

Romancing The Otherworldly Valentine Event, Giveaway and Featured Author: EJ Wesley

facebook eventWelcome to this ‘stop; on the Romancing the Otherworldly Valentine event–it’s a good one, even if I do say so myself. Firstly, we’ll start by taking a look at our featured author, EJ Wesley, then after that you can check out more information about today’s… Continue reading... | 1 Comment

Author Interview With K. L. Schwengel

Author Interview With K. L. Schwengel

Today we have an interview with K. L. Schwengel, author of ‘First Of Her Kind’.

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What exactly  do you write? (Fiction? Genre? Novel? Short story? Series? Technical or nonfiction? Articles? Reviews?)

Mainly

Author Interview With Rivka Spicer

Author Interview With Rivka Spicer

Rivvy editedToday, we have an interview with Rivka Spicer. All her books can be bought here on Amazon.

So, what exactly do you write?

I actually write a mixture of things! It’s mostly paranormal and paranormal romance, but I recently did a romantic comedy… Continue reading...

Author Interview With L.A. Weatherly

Author Interview With L.A. Weatherly

Today, we have an interview with the bestselling author, L.A. Weatherly. angelHer novel ‘Angel’ (which is the first title in her Angel trilogy) is absolutely one of my favourite books and I found it very inspirational to read.

Firstly, I’d just like to say that I’m
Rabbits As Pets (Mad On Animals #3)

Rabbits As Pets (Mad On Animals #3)

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‘Rabbits As Pets’ is the third title in the Mad On Animals series of animal-care books by M.J.A. Dyer.

Amazon Kindle Official description:

Rabbits are such beautiful, fascinating animals that make wonderful pets for so many people, but do you
Author Interview With Nicky Peacock

Author Interview With Nicky Peacock

Interview With Nicky Peacock:
So, what exactly do you write?
I write both adult and YA horror and paranormal