Category: novel festival

Interview with Novelist J.M. Bush (Storm in Shanghai)

The general theme of my novel is the fight against evil, and yet in that fight you may be called upon to do the unthinkable to achieve this goal. To save the lives of your family and friends, and to stop the murder of countless innocent people, what should the hero be willing to do in order to accomplish this? The book also deals with the idea of how someone becomes evil. How does a good person go bad? Storm in Shanghai is told through first person POV present tense in some chapters , first person POV past tense of the same character in other chapters, and finally in third person past tense of some other characters in other chapters. The tone of each is different, but ranges from witty and happy to angry and scared.

Interview with Novelist Arthur Butt (Rod of Reality)

In ROD OF REALITY, first of my Fairyland Series, a boy, AJ, is sent to fairyland to rescue the Rod of Reality, the crystal holding the multi-dimensional universes apart. He, along with the elf princess Tanaquill, and two lizards, fulfill a prophecy of who will find the rod and place it back in its proper place. The rod is rescued from the goblin king, but AJ and the princess learn the prophecy is also a curse and the goblins will attack the fairy capital. AJ is sent back to the mortal world, however Tanaquill pleads convinces him to return and lead the elf army.

Interview with Novelist Prakash B. Hegade (P for Poetry, PhD – The Messy Desk)

Prakash B Hegade is a professor by profession, who loves to read and write. He always believes that creativity keeps one alive. For him it happens through writing. Following a pathway to perfection is his goal and striving for the same in every field I go keeps him excited.

Interview with Novelist Stephen Christiansen (Orbbelgguren Series, Lost Souls)

Born in Henderson, Nevada, Stephen Christiansen was born to a long line of military personnel. His travels from base to base helped inspire a young and imaginative mind. As he grew he continued his world travels and has visited ancient cultural ruins, rain forests, volcanos, and exotic locations. With these in mind, he is able to weave epic stories of wondrous places and extraordinary people. Stephen now lives in Everett, Washington with his wife and daughter. Today, he inspires to share with the rest of the world some of the fantastic real-life inspired places and events that have shaped his life.

Interview with Novelist Alexandra Engellmann (Sky Ghosts series)

Alexandra Engellmann never planned to become a writer. When at 18 years old she got an idea for a book, she was working as a tech support supervisor for a big dating site. Five years later, the book became all she could think about, and she left her day job, scarred for life.

Interview with Novelist Rick Bava (In Search of the Baby Boomer Generation)

“In Search of the Baby Boomer Generation,” by Rick Bava, is an intriguing look at one of the most interesting generations in American history. Rick Bava traveled the country for two years seeking the thoughts, opinions, and ideas of Baby Boomers from all walks of life and socioeconomic classes to create this inspiring commentary about the Baby Boomer Generation. The author, himself a Baby Boomer, brings his own unique experience to the book, as well as capturing the stories and perspectives of the hundreds of Baby Boomers he interviewed.

Interview with Novelist Maurice M. McKiernan (Manuscripts of the Macabre)

Maurice M. McKiernan is a right-brained individual with a propensity for all things artistic. He began piano lessons at age four, and soon began performing in recitals and competitions, eventually recording eight music albums. Maurice attended Indiana University—Purdue University Indianapolis, where he was named a “Top 100 Student” of the college and graduated with a degree in philosophy.… Continue reading Interview with Novelist Maurice M. McKiernan (Manuscripts of the Macabre)

Interview with Novelist Chris Rose (Wood, Talc and Mr. J.)

Well, I don’t write about vampires, demons, things paranormal, or necessarily anything out-of-the-ordinary. In other words, I love to bring the everyday ordinary to life, that people can relate to, hear, smell, taste. I pride myself on that, actually – I love it when people tell me: Your characters jump of the page. I know it’s a bit of a cliché, but that’s what I aim to do…