What type of book promotion seems to work the best for you?
I seem to be getting the best response from social networking sites, and the online writer communities. I’ve gotten positive feedback, met other authors and found helpful resources. I’ve even generated a sale or two for my books.
Who are your favorite authors? Why?
Of course my very favourite books are fantasy novels, but I read mysteries, thrillers, sci-fi, historical romances, just about any book that I think looks interesting. My favourite authors are Neil Gaiman (his twisted take on things is remarkable), Guy Gavriel Kay (his books are beautiful, breathtaking and heartbreaking), and Morgan Llywelyn (I love the way she mixes history with mythology).
Do you have a website/blog where readers may learn more about you and your work?
I have a blog where I posted a small excerpt from Chronicles of the Undead, and one of my short stories. My Web site has excerpts from my books, and links to other places where you can find me on the web.
I also have several pieces of my work posted on WritersCafe.org and Gather.com.
Do you have another book on the works? Would you like to tell readers about your current or future projects?
I’m currently finishing a horror novella, Chronicles of the Undead. It is set in Georgian England, written as three, semi-voyeuristic diaries detailing the dark secrets of the Harrington Family, a seemingly perfect English family. Their lives start unraveling when Henri Forain and Eleanor de Burgh enter their social circle, and they suddenly have to deal with the realm of vampires. Hopefully the book will be out by next year.
Also, I’m working on a fantasy novel, Song of the Wind and Sea. This book tells the story of Diarmid, a member of the Order of the Song Mage. It is set in a world where magic and music intertwine, and narrates Diarmid’s early life as a wizard. Three of the stories in my short story collection, Inside Realms, are related to this book; in fact Diarmid is the main character in the story, "Song Rise."
Article comments
1 - jcorn
I particularly like the author's focus on character struggles and handling the dark parts of their world and trauma. This information makes me want to know more about the author's works.
2 - Minnette Meador
Wonderful interview, AJ - Definitely makes me want more. Can't wait to read your first book! Minnette :)
3 - Minnette Meador
Ooops, AF - my finger slipped...sorry. M:)
4 - R. C. Beckom
The writer seems very subtle in her writing. as if she is very settle within herself and just wants to let her enery flow,she seems to have inspirationable powers that takes the reader into the story. I thought that this was a very nice interview.