Author Interview with Kathleen Eyke

Author Interview With Kathleen Eyke

Name: Kathleen Eyke

Pen Name if different: Kami Larke

What first inspired you to write? I’m not really sure. With the Southern Family Ties series, it was because I was tired of reading books where I had to keep a score card to keep up with who was in bed with whom and was tired of dodging clothing flying at me from all directions. With the Kami Larke books (which are NOT clean and wholesome, hence the use of a pen name to keep the two separate), I wanted to challenge myself and set out of my comfort zone.

How do you come up with the ideas for your stories? The Southern Family Ties series started out very loosely based on stories told to me about life in my area by one of the oldest residents of my town before she passed away. The characters just sorta took on a life of their own and started demanding their own books. I’m now up to 11 books in the series, with 3 written, 2 more outlined and the premise for the rest written down.

The contemporary books are drawn from life.

What question do you hate the most about being a writer? I hate when people ask what I do with my time. I’m forever writing, or doing something writing related. I may look like I’m surfing the internet, but usually it’s some form of research, name searches, research into historical times, looking into the occult, the list goes on.

Are you indie or traditionally published? My #Southernfamilyties series is traditionally published, while my Kami Larke work is indie for now.

Have you ever tried the other style of publishing? I had done indie publishing before I was traditionally published, but I think having a publisher has worked out for the best for me. I have learned so much that I never would have learned on my own.

What are you working on now? To the delight of my #sporkarmy, I am working on book 4 in the #southernfamilyties series, which is about Jerome. I also have two books under Kami Larke that are finished and one is set to release in the next couple weeks.

What is your most recent/upcoming release?

I just had a book release yesterday, for Family Lessons, which is about Edmund, Emma’s brother.

I have one book in the #southernfamilyties series pending, Family Values (Liz). I also have my indie book written under the name Kami Larke, Her Only Defense pending. The second book in that group, Blindsided, was just sent to the editor.

Links to stalk you online:  www.twitter.com/eykekathleen  facebook.com/kathleen.eyke.southernfamilyties

www.Instagram.com/kathleeneykeauthor

www.alabamawordsmith.wixsite.com/home

Author Interview with Mark McQuillen

Author Interview with Mark McQuillen

Name: Mark McQuillen. 

 

What first inspired you to write?

Well I've been writing all my life off and on. I get ideas from other books movies etc.

How do you come up with the ideas for your stories?

The ideas mostly come from the 30 plus years of gaming, primarily AD&D, the ideas can come from anywhere.

What question do you hate the most about being a writer?

The question I hate the most being a writer, the ones that they don't ask. 

Are you indie or traditionally published?

Indie, I'm looking for a publisher if interested

Have you ever tried the other style of publishing?

No I haven't tried another other form of publishing not for lack of trying.

What are you working on now?

Current projects: Legends IV and Valkyrie III

What is your most recent/upcoming release?

Judgements: Legends Book Three

Malice, Mia and Nyx have fought their way across the universe. The destiny of the Valkyrie and Kormhia is upon them. All of them must work together to stop the Eno'tai from devouring all.

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Links to stalk you online:

If you like what you have seen and would like to learn more stalk me in the following places.
Twitter
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Goodreads
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Facebook Page
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Facebook Author Group
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Amazon Author Page
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Website
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Author Interview with Jade Royal

Author Interview with Jade Royal

Name: Jade Royal

What first inspired you to write? 

When I was wee girl, stories would pop into my head all the time. I’d see movies and want to change the endings, read books and want to change some of the facts, and as I got older, the call to put those stories down on paper only grew more intense. My ability to bring life to words was noticed by my teachers but they always wanted to shape my story into something it wasn’t. I often rebelled because this particular teacher wasn’t giving constructive criticism, they were changing the entire story to fit the norm. That’s something I’ve never been good at. Because of that fact, I stopped writing for about 6 years.

How do you come up with the ideas for your stories? 

Besides picture prompts, dreams, and other people’s experiences, I also sit and think about typical scenarios and how to flip them into something more out of the norm. Then I build a story out of it.

What is your least favorite part about being a writer?

The two things I hate most about being a writer is the lack of time that I can set aside to work. A lot of the business aspects can tie up my “free time” that I want to spend writing. The second thing that I hate is that sometimes I want my story to come flying from my fingertips much faster than I’ll ever be able to type. lol I get so excited about the storyline that I need it immediately. I think it’s that part of me that craves instant gratification.

Are you indie or traditionally published?

#Indieandproud

Have you ever tried the other style of publishing?

No. Well… does my short story and poetry count from my childhood? lmao

What are you working on now?

4 books from my Limits of Love series, 3 anthologies, 1 book from a new series, and a stand alone… I think that’s everything :) 

What is your most recent/upcoming release?

My next book in the Limits of Love series, Tethered Trust, and one of the anthologies. There’s a possible third but I need to meet my existing deadlines.

Links to stalk you online:

Site:​ ​https://jaderoyalauthor.com/

Amazon:​ ​https://www.amazon.com/Jade-Royal/e/B01MYYQPJO/

Newsletter:​ ​http://eepurl.com/cyDq6j

Reader’s Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheRoyalCourtofJadeRoyal/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaderoyalauthor

Facebook Fan Page:​ ​https://www.facebook.com/authorjaderoyal

Street Team: The Royalettes:​ ​https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheRoyalettes

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/Jade_Royal Twitter: https://twitter.com/@jaderoyalauthor/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaderoyal.author/

Pinterest:​ ​https://www.pinterest.com/jaderoyalauthor/

Author Interview with Tamara McLanahan

Author Interview with Tamara McLanahan Name: Tammy McLanahan Pen Name if different: Tamara McLanahan What first inspired you to write? At the tender age of eight I needed to express myself. I’d lost both my parents by that time and there was such turmoil inside, so many questions about Life I had already. I wrote mostly poetry back then but the subject matter was about anything and everything. Come to think of it, that hasn’t really changed in all these years. How do you come up with the ideas for your stories? From everywhere. Anything. Other authors inspire me. I’ve had them joke that a single word can get me writing and that’s true. I really enjoy word prompts, picture prompts and suggestions from some of the marvelous groups I’m fortunate to be in. I also get words that just pop into my head. I’m sure it’s like that for a lot of us. I’ve woken up with complete stanzas in my head that I have to rush to write down or a storyline idea that’s too compelling not to give a try to flesh out. Sometimes I enjoy doing parodies of works. Those can be such fun. What question do you hate the most about being a writer? I write in several genres but I suppose the question that bothers me the most is why do I waste talent writing in Erotica? I know from talking with other authors that they too have to defend their choice. The other natural progression from that question is that Erotica isn’t real writing, that anyone can do it, so why bother? I suppose anyone can write about what goes where and why, but to do it well? To have authentic and interesting characters, a compelling story line? That’s not as easy to do. We could tone it down, make it less graphic and write in the slightly more acceptable Romance genre but there will always be nay-sayers unless one pens the Great American Novel on an approved subject. So, I’ll continue to write what moves me, what interests me, what struggles for me to put down on paper. The detractors will always be out there but I’ll be happily writing whatever suits my fancy, despite them Are you indie or traditionally published? I’m Independent at the moment. I may decide to change that in the future but for now it works best for me. I’ve heard from other authors about deadlines, how it influences what you write, when you write it, even what you write about. How some writers have changed because of it. It works well for many and there are lots of valid reasons for going with traditional publishing but for the time being, I’ll stay Indie. Have you ever tried the other style of publishing? No, never. But as I said, it might be in the cards for me in the future. What are you working on now? A lot of irons in the fire right now. Temptations and Dreams, Volume One, the erotic and sensual poetry collection I did with B. L. Huffman has done much better than he or I anticipated so we’re working on the paperback as well as Volume Two, which promises to be bigger, better, sexier and more sensual. We’re also going to include some parodies in there, because we both like to do them so much. Mr. Huffman is a joy to work with and so very talented. I’m working on a collection of Horror and Erotic horror short stories with some poetry that I plan to release in October under the title Illuminated by Darkness. That’s a line from my lead story in the book and a friend suggested it would make for a splendid title. I have a collaboration with Mr. Huffman again, a dark erotic horror with a twist. More to come on that in the coming weeks. Of my five solo titles out, four of them have sequels that are in various stages of development. I’m also looking forward to jumping back into a Smutpunk title that’s been a ton of fun to write so far. That may go into an anthology later this year. I post on Medium and to the NuRomantics Publication there. The Nu Romantics are another group of wildly creative and talented ladies and gentlemen. Take a look at their Facebook and Twitter pages and consider Following or joining. What is your most recent/upcoming release?   Temptations and Dreams Volume One is one of the most recent releases. T & D, Volume Two is due out in September. Orchid Unfurled is my most recent solo title, just released August 13th. I wrote it last year and it was the story I submitted to the Wicked Pen Writers, now the Wicked Pens. I was chosen in January to become a part of that incredible group of writers. The story was posted for a short time on a website but I decided to add a few never before seen chapters to it and publish it recently. Part Two will be out next year. If you want to know more about the Wicked Pens, take a peek at our Fan group and considering joining it. Get information on upcoming events, works in progress, contests and give-a-ways. I like to do readings of my works and other authors. These are updated all the time when the mood strikes me. You can find them on Podbean and Soundcloud. The links are below. And I hope to get into audio book narrations next year and more author interviews. One is posted on Podbean, more to come later. Links to stalk you online: I’m all over the place. Lol Here’s some of the social media you can find me on: https://www.amazon.com/TAMARA-MCLANAHAN/e/B071JD7S33/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2?qid=1502767406&sr=8-2 https://www.facebook.com/erosagendas/ https://twitter.com/Icingdeathe https://icingdeathe.wordpress.com/ https://soundcloud.com/tamara-mclanahan http://icingdeathe.podbean.com/ https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/37705047-tamara-mclanahan https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/Icingdeathe https://wickedpens.wordpress.com/tamara-mclanahan/ https://www.instagram.com/icingdeathe/ https://medium.com/@Icingdeathe https://www.tumblr.com/blog/icingdeathe

Author Interview with CJ Cassidy

Author Interview with CJ Cassidy

Name: CJ Cassidy

What first inspired you to write? I wrote a novel 12 years ago when I was 50 and was compelled to publish it. That first novel was picked up by a survivor of abuse and she asked me to write her biography. That novel was published as; “A Tortured Soul – The Unauthorized Biography of Nicholas Anderson” The subject matter became my trademark.

How do you come up with the ideas for your stories? Most of my novels are based on actual events, but I tend to write fiction about the human condition. It just so happens that my ‘characters’ like sex!

What question do you hate the most about being a writer?#1 hated question; “Have I read anything you’ve written?”
My answer; “If you have to ask…”

Are you indie or traditionally published? I am self-published.

Have you ever tried the other style of publishing?Yes! I have a file cabinet filled with rejection letters, some manuscripts were returned unopened!

What are you working on now?I am presently working on the “ClownTown” series. It is the continuing story of a small town in which half the townsfolk wear clown make-up for no apparent reason, they are NOT clowns in any sense of the word. The ‘Clownies’ are hated by the ‘Norms’ and the series is a thinly veiled social commentary with a murder mystery as the prevailing story line. I’m hoping to sell it as a web series.

What is your most recent/upcoming release?Recently, I released the biography of a porn princess titled; “Innocence Lost – From Tragedy to Triumph” and;
“ClownTown II – The Return of Bo Rodgers” is slated for a mid-August release.
And;
My executive producer is currently trying to get ‘A Tortured Soul…’ made into an independent film; “The Secret Diary of Katherine Stark”

Links to stalk you online:My Amazon author page
https://www.amazon.com/C.J.-Cassidy/e/B071RNKRLP

If you want to read some excerpts or my Bedtime Stories please like my FB fan page;
https://www.facebook.com/The-Novels-By-Author-CJ-Cassidy-94764619958/

My twitter page
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Author Interview with J Molly B C

Author Interview With J Molly B C

Name: J Molly B C

What first inspired you to write? I’ve always loved dark fantasy – the darker, the better. A few things triggered Hunter’s Moon. First, the passing of my beloved cat Sean (my Familiar) Second, I wrote two mini-theses, which were based on my path. They’re titled Perception and Connected Perception and are included in Hunter’s Moon. One is at the beginning and one at the end. These are the keys that triggered my story. Lastly, the next cat to follow was a feral. His name is Jax. My Sean “networked” from window to window each time that he had spotted him. When Sean past onto the “Summerland”, I decided to trap Jax and give him a home. This was a two-month process. His feral demeanor fed into the darkness of my story and my dreams as well.

How do you come up with the ideas for your stories?  My spiritual path )O( , the Phases of the Moon, Thunderstorms, Dreams, Dream Interpretation, Dream Control & music.

What question do you hate the most about being a writer? I haven’t come across that question….yet J

Are you indie or traditionally published? Indie – I prefer to have full control over everything I create.

Have you ever tried the other style of publishing? No

What are you working on now? The second in my trilogy: Mia’s Moon. The third is titled; The Moon Writer

What is your most recent/upcoming release? The first book in my trilogy is Hunter’s Moon, which was released on November 19^th 2016.

Links to stalk you online: 

My Facebook Author page = https://www.facebook.com/DreamWeaverJMOLLYBC/

Twitter @MOLLYKEET https://twitter.com/MOLLYKEET

Amazon link to Hunter’s Moon : http://bit.ly/DREAMCONTROL

Author Interview with Ngozi Ebubedike

Author Interview with Ngozi Ebubedike

Name …Ngozi Ebubedike

What first inspired you to write? Books and my love for reading, I’m happier when my head is buried inside a book more than in socializing with friends. Being an introvert, I would rather write my thoughts and remarkable events in my life down in a diary than share with friends.

Growing up I have pieces of my life written in several note books with the intent to turn them into a book some day.

How do you come up with the ideas for your stories? Personal experiences, and encounter with people. I was a journalist for years, my last job was with a romance magazine, and when I left I had a file bursting with romance stories I gathered from interviews, life encounters and experiences of people around me.

What question do you hate the most about being a writer? When people ask me, “Don’t you think you’re wasting your time being a writer, it won’t fetch you money?” as if making money is my sole reason for writing.

Are you indie or traditional published? Indie.

Have you ever tried the other side of publishing? Yes, after months of waiting for publisher’s assessment, I finally got a letter with a glowing compliment for my writing skill and an apology for their inability to sign me on.

For years I buried my writing urge and concentrated on my journalism work. Only when I retired from journalism did I take up writing again. Thank God for the revolution that brought in indie publishing.

What are you working on now? I have two finished books that are on editing phases. However, I’m working on a fictionally but bible based story about Hannah and Elkanah, their love life and faith in God.

What is your most recent/upcoming release? Broken, is my most recent book. It’s a story I have carried around for years, part of the original story was published in two different magazines years back.

The story is based on a true life experience of a prostitute. Eighty percent of the book is written in pidgin English, a local corruption of the English language considered as the language of the ghetto in my country Nigeria.

My next book will be out in a month’s time.

Links to stalk you online:

https://twitter.com/NGebube

https://www.facebook.com/ngozi.ebubedike.5

https://www.facebook.com/NgoziEbubedikeBooks

https://www.facebook.com/Ziziloveworld

http://hubpages.com/@ngoziebubedike

http://zizispen.blogspot.com.ng/

http://amazon.com/author/ngozi

http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/ngozi

Author Interview with Deidre Lashay

Author Interview with Deidre Leshay

Name:  Deidre Leshay

Pen Name if different:

What first inspired you to write?  There are two things punishment as a teenager and loving to read.

How do you come up with the ideas for your stories?

Different aspects of Life have helped me create my stories.

What question do you hate the most about being a writer? Why aren't you rich?

Are you indie or traditionally published?

I am Indie

Have you ever tried the other style of publishing?

I had a publisher but it didn't work out for me.

What are you working on now?

I am actually working on a part 2 to a few different projects.

What is your most recent/upcoming release?

I have Alexis and Wesley :Still addicted to a Street King that will release at the end of the month and I have every bit of crazy part 2 that were released the first week of September.

Links to stalk you online:

Facebook: Deidre Leshay

www.blackbeautypresents.com for my mailing list

Twitter Deidre Leshay

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Like my fan page www.Facebook.com/deidreleshay

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Author Interview with Alicia Sparks

Author Interview with Alicia Sparks

Name: Alicia Sparks

Pen Name if different: Natasha Steele

What first inspired you to write? I think I’ve always been a writer, honestly. I see the entire world as a story, more specifically a love story. I like telling stories about people and the things they go through as well as adding some spice to their relationships.

How do you come up with the ideas for your stories? From everywhere! I tell people if you’ve ever pissed me off or turned me on, you’ll show up in a story eventually.

What question do you hate the most about being a writer? Writer’s block!

Are you indie or traditionally published? I have been traditionally published for about twelve years, but I recently received all the rights back to my books, so I removed them from Amazon to give me a chance to revise and re release as an indie.

Have you ever tried the other style of publishing? Not yet, but I am venturing into the indie world soon.

What are you working on now? I’m working on the “true” stories of Natasha Steele’s sexual encounters with various men. She’s 40 and fabulous and is coming to terms with the fact that even though she’s older, she’s still very sexually active and sexual in nature.

What is your most recent/upcoming release? Unfortunately, I don’t have a new release, but I am working on several short stories at the moment. I am also working with other writers to edit their work.

Links to stalk you online: Facebook @AliciaSparks @ToshSteele

Cover reveal!!!

OMG I am having a cover reveal on August 11th for the cover of my new book, Family Lessons! This is a don't miss event with an amazing lineup of authors. Pop over to my facebook page at www.facebook.com/kathleen.eyke.southerfamilyties for more details!

Scheduled to release this month on August 25th, Family Lessons. It’s a continuation of my first book, Family Fortune, which released last November and follows Emma's brother Edmund on his path to life, love and everlasting happiness. Here’s an excerpt from it:

“Afternoon, Edmund. What can I do you for?” Deputy Charles Norton asked, lazily starting to swing his legs off the corner of the desk.

“No, I don’t need anything. I just wanted a quiet place to sit and wait.”

“Oh, that’s right. Your schoolteacher is coming today.” Norton put his feet back up on the corner of the desk.

“She is not my schoolteacher,” Edmund ground out again. Really, it was getting on his nerves how people kept insinuating he owned the girl. He’d never even laid eyes on her.

“Well, she sure ain’t no one else’s. ‘Sides, it was your idea to bring her here. Seems to me that kinda makes her yours. Or at least your responsibility.” Norton took another puff on his pipe.
Edmund grimaced slightly. Put that way, he could see why people were saying she was his schoolteacher. He pulled his pocket watch out and glanced at it again. Half past two. The damn stage was really late today. As he started to sit, he heard a noise out in the street. Crossing to the door, he opened it just in time to see the stage come around the bend and roll into town, drawing to a stop in front of Harlen’s bar.

He stepped out into the sunlight as the dust settled. The coachman called out to him as he approached. “Special delivery for you, Mr. Johnston!” Edmund closed his eyes and breathed deeply, trying to control his ire. Even the stage driver was doing it!

The man riding shotgun scrambled down to set the step in place and open the door. A gloved lady’s hand appeared, accepting the offered assistance to descend from the carriage. Men lined the street, jostling each other to get the first glimpse of the new woman in town.

Edmund hated to admit he was one of the ones holding his breath. He wasn’t sure if he wanted her to be attractive or homely. Edmund walked around the back of the stage and cleared his throat.  Just then, the schoolteacher stepped down gracefully from the coach, and looked around. 

She was stunning and dressed like a bloody debutante. He felt a wave of trepidation roll through him. She was going to be trouble. At the very least, she was going to be miserable. This town couldn’t give her what she was used to back East. She’d be running back there in no time flat. Had he not explained things to the professor clearly? He needed someone who was going to be dedicated to teaching, someone who would help make the town more attractive to prospective wives and mothers. Not someone who was likely to be prospecting for a husband.

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Come by on the 11th to see the cover!!