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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: David Richards

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David Richards

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, David Richards – David Richards is a charismatic, mysterious gentleman in his late 20s with a zest for life and a yearning to sing. He lives in Manchester with his husband and two children, Rula and Jinkx. Thanks so much, David, 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? DR:  I have always wanted to … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Ekpeki Oghenechovwe

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Ekpeki Oghenechovwe

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, Ekpeki Oghenechovwe – Ekpeki Oghenechovwe is a Nigerian writer and editor, who studied law at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. the Nommo Awards–hosted by the African Speculative Fiction Society, which recognizes works of speculative fiction by Africans–awarded him the Best Short Story Award for his short story “The Witching Hour.”  Thanks so much, Ekpeki, for joining me! JSC: When did you know you wanted to write, and when did you discover that you … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT/GIVEAWAY: F.R. D’Angelo

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F.R. D'Angelo

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. Giveaway FR is giving away an eBook copy of books one and two in the series – for a chance to win, comment below. Today, F.R. D’Angelo – Born in Birmingham, United Kingdom, I live in Northern Ireland. And I write fiction,I love to channel the characters who waltz into my mind and refuse to leave, until I write their story. Thanks so much, F.R., for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: When did … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Alex Silver

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Alex Silver

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, Alex Silver – Alex Silver grew up mostly in Northern Maine and is now living in Canada with a spouse, two kids, and three birds. Thanks so much, Alex, 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? Alex Silver: I discovered writing as a kid. In middle-school I found my mom’s old typewriter in our … Read more

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AUTHR SPOTLIGHT: K.L. Noone

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K.L. Noone

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, K.L. Noone – K.L. Noone employs her academic research for writing romance, most often LGBTQ, frequently paranormal or historical. Thanks so much, K.L., for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: If you could sit down with one other writer, living or dead, who would you choose, and what would you ask them?  K.L. Noone: Sir Terry Pratchett, so that we could talk about folklore and identity and weird little bits of history and … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Steve Turnbull

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Steve Turnbull

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, Steve Turnbull – When he’s not sitting at his computer building websites for national institutions and international companies, USA Today bestselling author Steve Turnbull can be found sitting at his computer building new worlds of steampunk, science fiction and fantasy. Thanks so much, Steve, 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? ST: I never … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Sheryl R. Hayes

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Sheryl R. Hayes

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, Sheryl R. Hayes – Sheryl can be found untangling plot threads or the yarn her cats have been playing with. Thanks so much, Sheryl, 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? Sheryl R. Hayes: I’ve told myself stories for as long as I have remembered.  I would combine characters from different television series and imagine … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Pelaam

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Pelaam

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, Pelaam – Living in clean, green New Zealand, Pelaam is a best-selling, multi-published author of M/M romance and erotica across time and space. When not writing she can be found indulging in her other passions of cookery and wine appreciation. Thanks so much, Pelaam, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: If you could sit down with one other writer, living or dead, who would you choose, and what would you ask them?  Pelaam: Ideally … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Jackie Keswick

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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, Jackie Keswick – Jackie Keswick was born behind the Iron Curtain with itchy feet, a bent for rocks, and a recurring dream of stepping off a bus in the middle of nowhere to go home. Thanks so much, Jackie, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: What was your first published work? Tell me a little about it.  Jackie Keswick: My first published fiction was Job Hunt, a contemporary suspense novel and first-in-series. It’s the story … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Amir Lane

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Amir 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, Amir Lane – Amir Lane writes supernatural and fantasy with LGBT+ characters. From the frigid and mysterious land of Northern Canada, Amir is obsessed with loud music and black magic. Thanks so much, Amir, for joining me! J.Scott Coatsworth: Do you ever base your characters on real people? If so, what are the pitfalls you’ve run into doing so?  Amir Lane: I really try not to. I don’t want to start associating … Read more