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Author Spotlight: Dusk Peterson

Dusk Peterson

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, Dusk Peterson – Honored in the Rainbow Awards, Dusk Peterson writes historical adventure tales that are speculative fiction: alternate history, historical fantasy, and retrofuture science fiction, including lgbtq novels and young adult fiction. Friendship, family affection, faithful service, and romance often occur in the stories. A resident of Maryland, Mx. Peterson lives with an apprentice and several thousand books. Thanks so much, Dusk, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: When did you … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Antonia Aquilante

Antonia Aquilante

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, Antonia Aquilante – Antonia Aquilante has been making up stories for as long as she can remember, and at the age of twelve, decided she would be a writer when she grew up. After many years and a few career detours, she has returned to that original plan. Her stories have changed over the years, but one thing has remained consistent – they all end in happily ever after. Thanks so much, … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Toni Griffin

Toni Griffin

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, Toni Griffin – Toni Griffin lives in Darwin, the smallest of Australia’s capital cities. Born and raised in the state she’s a Territorian through and through. Growing up Toni hated english with a passion (as her editors can probably attest to) and found her strength lies with numbers. Now, though, she loves escaping to the worlds she creates and hopes to continue to do so for many years to come. She’s a … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Silvia Violet

Silvia Violet

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, Silvia Violet – Silvia Violet writes fun, sexy stories that will leave you smiling and satisfied. She has a thing for characters who are in need of comfort and enjoys helping them surrender to love even when they doubt it exists. Silvia’s stories include sizzling contemporaries, paranormals, and historicals. When she needs a break from listening to the voices in her head, she spends time baking, taking long walks, and curling up … Read more

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Author Spotlight: JR Gershen-Siegel

JR Gershen-Siegel

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, JR Gershen-Siegel – Janet Gershen-Siegel is a freelance science fiction author and blogger for Adventures in Career Changing, which focuses on social media marketing. Her latest fiction project is a near-future detective trilogy, The Obolonk Murders. She works in social media, and lives in Boston with her husband and more computers than they need. Thanks so much, JR, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: When did you know you wanted to write, … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Tam Ames

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, Tam Ames – Tam Ames is a Canadian currently living in the Middle East for her job and enjoying no snow in the winters. She has a daughter attending university and except for the day-job, is footloose and fancy free. It was the encouragement and dares of some friends that inspired her to start writing m/m romance, and she’s grateful for their continued support. Her current day-job makes writing m/m stories a … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Theo Fenraven

Theo Fenraven

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, Theo Fenraven – Theo Fenraven lives in south Florida, where it is really hot much of the year. Thanks so much, Theo, 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? Theo Fenraven: I knew I wanted to write as soon as I understood what the word write meant. As for being good at it…. I’ve … Read more

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Author Spotlight: A. Catherine Noon

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. Catherine Noon – For author and textile artist A. Catherine Noon, it’s all about the yarn, both metaphorical and literal – spinning a yarn, knitting with yarn, weaving, sewing, painting, sharing stories and good times over a cup of coffee with dark chocolate. She teaches creative writing, creative expression and textile arts. Thanks so much, Catherine, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: When did you know you wanted to write, and … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Matthew Buscemi

Matt Buscemi

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, Matt Buscemi – Matthew Buscemi is a speculative fiction author and founder of Fuzzy Hedgehog Press. He grew up in Illinois, but left to explore the world. He has taught English in Japan and Thailand, and has studied linguistics in Hawaii. Nowadays he lives with his partner in Seattle, Washington, where he types code by day and prose by night. He dreams of exploring the multiverse himself, but until humanity gets around … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Albert Nothlit

Albert Nothlit

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, Albert Nothlit – Albert Nothlit wanted to become a writer long before he realized it was his way of connecting with others. There is something special in reaching out through words that carry a piece of his soul, and there is nothing better for him than hearing back from readers. It turns the product of what can be a very individual-centered profession into a shared experience, a chance to talk, to grow, … Read more