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Author Spotlight: Bill Kieffer

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Bill Kieffer

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, Bill Kieffer – Bill Kieffer was born in Jersey City, NJ. He never fully recovered. Thanks so much, Bill, 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? Bill Kieffer: I remember dictating stories to my mother before I was in kindergarten. I filled one of those composition notebooks before I could read. I was always … Read more

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Bayou Book Junkie Gives Wonderland Four Stars!

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Bayou Book Junkie

Woo hoo! Thanks so much to Bayou Book Junkie for the great review of my story in “This Wish Tonight”: This was my favorite of the three stories in this book. I was in awe that Mr. Coatsworth managed to write a post-apocalyptic story of this length that didn’t feel rushed. Zeke thinks he’s the last man alive after the zombie apocalypse ended with the rest of humanity. He’s been living in a small cabin in rural Montana and trying to no avail to find someone else alive through the shortwave radio at his disposal. He’s lonely and wants someone … Read more

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Review: Wonderland – Molly Lolly

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Molly Lolly

Oooh, a 4.5 star review from Molly Lolly: “I really enjoyed this story. I found the world Mr. Coatsworth created fascinating and the reasoning behind the post apocalyptic world being completely hilarious but also totally plausible in many ways. Nathan and Zeke were interesting characters and I liked that we got to know them so well. They both focused on survival and making sure they had what they needed. The tiny bit of mysticism in the story was a wonderful touch. I figured it out quickly but I liked getting to see how Nathan handled it as he learned about it. … Read more

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Review: Wonderland

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Wonderland review

Another review of Wonderland (in This Wish Tonight) is in – this one from Cia Nordwell: “Okay, so you have me with post-apocalyptic! That’s all I needed to know to rub my hands together and settle in to read this story with relish. It made me laugh when it was a winter storm trapping the main characters, because I was trapped at home by an ice storm. The best part of this story is that there was realism from the lack of food, to the personal grooming, to the struggle to keep some semblance of normalcy by both Nathan and … Read more

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Point of View: Things That Bring Me Peace and Joy

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Scott

In the spirit of the season, and after a rancorous past few months, I thought I would share with you guys a few things that soothe my soul, in the hopes that they might inspire you to do the same. So here, in no particular order, are some things that bring me joy. My Husband Mark: We’ve been together for almost twenty five years. Hard to believe, I know, since we both look so young and beautiful. *grin* But I still love waking up next to him every day, and we still make each other laugh and snort milk out of our … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Z. Allora

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Z. Allora

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, Z. Allora – I have known Z. for quite a while, but I first met her at the Dreamspinner Retreat last year. We sat down for coffee (ok, well maybe I had tea) and we had an animated conversation about the physics of space travel, gay romance, and art. Seriously. So thrilled to have Z. with me today! Thanks so much, Z., for joining me! Giveaway Z. is giving away a copy … Read more

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Point of View: Writing Beauty in a Time of Chaos

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Scott

Hey all, It’s been almost a month since my world was turned upside down. Many things I thought were true about my own country and fellow Americans were shown to be either blatantly false, or at best rosy exaggerations. My place in this society, which a month ago seemed newly safe and secure, has once again been thrown into question. In my little bubble here in Sacramento, nothing seems to have changed. Outside, it’s a beautiful (if cold) day. The mail still gets delivered into our box every day around noon. The paper still arrives on my doorstep on time … Read more

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Narrator Spotlight: Greg Tremblay

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Greg Tremblay

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. This week, I thought we’d shake things up a little and make it a Narrator spotlight! Today, Greg Tremblay – Born in one far-flung corner of the U.S. (Near Portland. No, the other Portland. Maine.) Greg has studied acting, vocal and operatic performance, sailing, emergency paramedicine, blacksmithing, scuba diving, and even a few practical skills! A listener-beloved, reviewer-acclaimed narrator and consummate story-teller, Greg brings a talent for voices, accents, and a love of … Read more

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Point of View: Writing Interesting Characters

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characters

Every writer has a weakness. Or two. One of mine is characterization. I came to this whole writing thing via reading lots and lots of sci fi and fantasy – really really long, epic fantasy – and so my great love has always been worldbuilding. I adore strange new worlds – Pern with its dragons and thread, Dune with sandworms and funny sand walking, and Asimov’s overarching Foundation and Psychohistory. So when I write my stories, I start out thinking high level themes, weird and wonderful planets, and devices of great power. Then I have to fill those stories with … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Loren Rhoads

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Loren Rhoads

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, Loren Rhoads – Loren Rhoads is the author of The Dangerous Type, Kill By Numbers, and No More Heroes, space opera trilogy about bisexual assassin Raena Zacari. Her new series, co-written with Brian Thomas, is about a succubus and an angel. Thanks so much, Loren, 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? Loren Rhoads: … Read more