Author Spotlight

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Steven Valenti

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Steven Valenti

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, Steven Valenti – Steven Valenti grew up in South Central Pennsylvania. With inspiration from his 7th grade English teacher, flourishing under her tutelage, a passion for writing developed. Thanks so much, Steven, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: When did you know you wanted to write, and when did you discover that you were good at it? Steven Valenti: As far back as I can remember, I loved the act of writing. … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Elizabeth Noble

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Elizabeth Noble

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, Elizabeth Noble – Mystery, action, chills, and thrills spiced with romance and desire. ELIZABETH NOBLE lives by the adage “I can’t not write.” Thanks so much, Elizabeth, for joining me! Elizabeth Noble: Thank you, so much, Scott for having me here today! J. Scott Coatsworth: I’m thrilled to – we’ve known each other, what, for six years now? 🙂 Let’s get to it. Are you a plotter or a pantster?  EN: The short answer … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Jess Faraday

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Jess Faraday

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, Jess Faraday – Jess Faraday is an award-winning writer and editor of mystery and suspense. Her first novel, The Affair of the Porcelain Dog, was shortlisted for a Lambda Literary Award, and her third, Fool’s Gold, won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Historical and was a runner up for Best Gay Novel overall. Thanks so much, Jess, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: Do you read your book reviews? How do you deal … Read more

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author spotlight: Shakeil Kanish

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The Sigil

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, Shakeil – Shakeil Kanish loves to write. The Sigil is his debut novel and he’s super excited about being an openly gay author and getting the chance to write about an openly gay protagonist. Thanks so much, Shakeil, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: When did you know you wanted to write, and when did you discover that you were good at it? Shakeil Kanish: I think I kinda always knew that … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: C.K. Page

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C.K. Page

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, C.K. Page – Christopher wrangled a Creative Writing degree from an unsuspecting Californian university and authored & published numerous speculative fiction stories and a few novels, among other shenanigans. Thanks so much, C.K., for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: How would you describe your writing style/genre? CKP: People have said that I’m quirky, often “gritty,” and irreverent, “in a good way.” They’re probably not wrong. I know that as I write I’m … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Tommy Ousslander

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Tommy Ousslander

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, Tommy Ousslander – Tommy Ousslander makes his writing debut with Feral Creatures, a gay paranormal erotic thriller.  The first of a possible series. He also plans on expanding his genres but always keeping the MCs part of the LGBT community. Thanks so much, Tommy, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: What are you working on now, and when can we expect it? Tommy Ousslander: Well, I am currently working on the sequel to … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: A.L. Williams

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Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, A.L. Williams – My name is Alec Lee Williams, a transgender non-binary artist. My pronouns are He/him/his or They/Them/Their.  I have loved creating things ever since I can remember. My art is the visual and written expression of what is in my heart and mind. I have been diagnosed with Bipolar I and PTSD. Mental illness is the hardest thing a person can deal with and the journey to emotional stability is long … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Lisa Oliver

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Home Is Where The Heart Is

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, Lisa Oliver – Lisa Oliver lives in the wilds of New Zealand, sharing her home with her two Rotty dogs, Zeus and Hades. They can often be found, sleeping around her office chair as she taps out the stories she loves. Thanks so much, Lisa, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: What was your first published work? Tell me a little about it.  Lisa Oliver: My first MM PNR story was The … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Edale Lane

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Edale Lane

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, Edale Lane – Edale Lane is the author of an award winning 2019 debut novel, Heart of Sherwood. She is the alter-ego of author Melodie Romeo, (Vlad a Novel, Terror in Time, and others) who founded Past and Prologue Press. Thanks so much, Edale, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: What was your first published work? Tell me a little about it.  Edale Lane: Hum, that would depend on which “me” we are referring … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Francis H Powell

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Francis H Powell

Welcome to my weekly Author Spotlight. I’ve asked a bunch of my author friends to answer a set of interview questions, and to share their latest work. Today, Francis H Powell – Born in 1961, in Reading, England Francis H Powell attended Art Schools, receiving a degree in painting and an MA in printmaking. In 1995, Powell moved to Austria, teaching English as a foreign language while pursuing his varied artistic interests adding music and writing. He currently lives in Brittany, teaching English and history while writing both prose and poetry. Thanks so much, Francis, for joining me! J. Scott … Read more