Monthly Archives: November 2010

Christina Estabrook Interview

I am here today with author Christina Estrabrook. Her short story, Glass Prison, is included in the upcoming book The Endlands. JR: Christina, please tell us a little about yourself and your work. CE: Well there’s not much to tell. … Continue reading

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Psyche of Authors

Everyone has his/her own mental image of the prototypical author. What one looks like. How one acts; personality. Usually, authors are portrayed as reclusive individuals who lack social skills, wear thick glasses, and sit in front of their computer creating … Continue reading

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Craig Wessel Interview

I am here today with author Craig Wessel whose story Loose Ends is included in the upcoming book called The Endlands. JR: Craig and please tell us a little about yourself and your work. CW: My early career was in … Continue reading

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Patrick Greene Interview

I am here today with author Patrick Greene who is one of the authors in the upcoming short story book, The Endlands. JR: Ok Patrick, I will let you introduce yourself, as I am horrible with formalities. PG: No prob.  … Continue reading

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My Biased Take on Fantasy

As a publisher of mainly fiction, I have received countless fiction manuscript submissions from authors all over the world. They have sent everything from southern mystery, to pure action and adventure fiction, to science fiction. As an avid reader, I … Continue reading

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Stephanie Campbell Interview

JR: I am with Stephanie Campbell for this months Author Outtakes. Tell me a little about yourself and your projects. SC: Hello! I’m the author of the novel Until We Meet Again, the first in a three part series. I … Continue reading

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Chris Condeleo Interview

I am here today with children’s author Chris Condeleo, winner of the Silver Quill award for Gasgeil’s Bravery. JR: What is your favorite story you have written and why?  CC:  ‘FOTK Eala’s Misfit’.  It’s my favorite because of all the … Continue reading

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My One and Only Warning

My frustrations with some “authors” in the industry have lead me to reach my boiling point. The great thing is that I can share my frustrations with you, rational human beings. What lead me to this overwhelming feeling of disgust … Continue reading

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Lisette Brodey Interview

I am her today interviewing author Lisette Brodey and her take on the publishing industry. She has published Crooked Moon and Squalor, New Mexico. JR: Hey Lisette, you have published two books thus far and currently working on the third. … Continue reading

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Get a Grip

How have we as a society become so lazy over the past thirty years—a country that proclaimed through hard work and loyalty one can live the “American Dream”? Now we are a country that relies on quick fixes, instant gratification, … Continue reading

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