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Saturday, August 18, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
WTW Wednesday:Keira Kroft and Brian D. Anderson
Hello, welcome to Writer to Writer Wednesday, we
are so very glad to have you with us. The Hellfire Herald would like to extend
a warm welcome to Brian AndersonKeira:Where did the idea for your story come from?
Brian: Actually, my son came up with the original concept a couple of years ago (a fact that is reflected on the cover). He has always been an imaginative child, but when he told me the idea that ended up become the basis for The Godling Chronicles, I knew right away it was something special. In fact, the entire prologue is straight from his mind, action for action. I put it in words, but the progression was all Jonathan. The premise and the two initial characters were his, as well. Even the names Gewey and Lee were his.
As for the story line...given such a great foundation, it was nothing for the rest of the world to appear before me. It was the easiest writing I've ever done.Now don't misunderstand the book. It is not a children's story. Though classified as young adult/fantasy, it was written to be enjoyed by fantasy lovers, both young and old.
Keira:What is your preferred genre to write in?
Brian: That's an interesting question. For many years I wrote dark, cerebral, and honestly, off the wall short stories. But I found it to be more of an intellectual exercise, rather than good storytelling. The symbolism was obscure, and the storylines extremely controversial. Don't get me wrong I still enjoy that sort of thing, and I may return to it once all of the Godling Chronicles books are written. But writing fantasy has given me a way to strengthen my abilities as a storyteller, without the burden of trying to make people understand what I am writing. Frankly, I have fast become a fan of reading for fun, as well as writing for the sake of a fun story.
Keira:Please tell us about any future projects you are planning.
Brian: I just finished The Godling Chronicles-Book Two: Of Gods and Elves. It is about to go to the editor as soon as I get it back from the proof readers, and is scheduled to be released in November 2012.
As for other project, I have several. I'm currently writing the third book of the series and it is proving to be as fun as the first two.
Also, I'm in the process of writing two books based in my hometown of Spanish Fort, Alabama. One a semi-biographical novel, the other a complete work of fiction. Thankfully, there is no time limit on either.
Keira:How many books have you written?
Brian: As far as how many have been publish, just The Godling Chronicles, and so far two have been completed. I've never really tried to get anything else published before.
Keira:Do you work at job outside the home or is this only career?
Brian: I am the co-owner of LeeAnderson Gulf Seafood. But when I was writing Book One, I worked as a car salesman. Believe me when I tell you that is was hard to find time to write, working 12 hours a day. Now I have a lot more time. It's been great.
I hope to one day retire and write full time, but for now the whole "food and shelter" thing gets in the way.
Keira:Do you have a special writing method?
Brian: I guess I should say yes...but no, not really. I try my best to plan out my plots and characters, but the truth is, I'm better off when I wing it. I know some writers outline every detail, and I have tried it myself, but I've never been able to make it work. No matter how hard I try or how much I plan, the story always takes me in directions I didn't expect.
I do need coffee and smokes, though. Yes, yes yes....how very 1950's of me.
Keira: Are you married?
Brian: Yes I am. I've been married for 10 years to my loving wife Eleni.
Keira: Do you havechildren?
Brian: Jonathan is my only child. But he's about as much as I can handle. A creative child is a real handful. I love it, though. He keeps me on my toes.
Keira: What’s yourfavorite thing to do?
Brian: I'm pretty meat and potatoes. I like to relax on my deck with some beer and watch the lightning bugs. So long as I don't run low on beer or bugs, I'm good for the evening.
Keira: What is your motto?
Brian: Don't sweat the small stuff.
The Godling Chronicles is available in both paperback and kindle. It can be found on Amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com, booksamillion.com, and about 20 other sites both in the U.S. and abroad.
You can keep yourself updated on my facebook page...https://www.facebook.com/#!/TheGodlingChronicles
Keira Kroft,
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
WTW Wednesday Interview between Keira Kroft and Deborah Noel
Thank you Keira, for having me. It’s an honor for me to be here!
How are you doing today?
Fine, thank you!
Keira: You had your debut vampire novel release in 2011 though Vamptasy Publishing entitled “Tangled Blood Lines”. What is that about?
In a nutshell ~ it’s about old-school vampires, witches, half-breeds, crime scene investigations and more.
Keira: What made you choose that title?
I originally started with Blood
Lines as a play on CSI following the trails of blood and with the family
histories uncovered within the book. Unfortunately, someone else had the same
title, so I had to add something to it, so I picked “Tangled” with the help of
my husband and a few good friends.
Keira: Where did the idea for your story come from?
Honestly, when “Twilight” came
out, I saw a lot of vampires fans voice their want and need for old-school
vampires. I wanted to see if I could meet their needs while still keeping the
fans of not so mean vampire fans happy too with a love story twist.
Keira: Please tell us about any future projects you are planning.
“Tangled Blood Lines” is book one
of a series, so of course I’m working on the rest of the books in the series,
with a sub-series in there.
I’m also working on finishing a
book my best friend asked me to finish for her when she was diagnosed with
brain cancer.
I am sponsoring a marine who is
walking across America
I am also collaborating a book
with my nine year old niece, who recently told me she wanted to be an author
like me. J
There is also a book on my
family’s history, a children’s series, a few other titles I thought of that I
think will have a good entertaining story to.
Keira: Are you currently running any contests? What are they?
I just ended one. I will be announcing another one soon.
Keira: How many books have you written?
“Tangled Blood Lines” is my first completed novel.
Keira: We have a special place for unpublished writers in our hearts, here at the Hellfire Herald. So what advice would you give to an unpublished writer?
To keep writing, learning, growing and never put the pen down.
Let’s get personal…
Keira: Do you work at job outside the home or
is this only career?
My husband
and I own and operate a small demolition business and I’m hoping to do some bartending
on the side in the near future.
Keira: What’s your favorite thing to do?
Hang out with
my husband and Jack Russell. We like to go four-wheeling and to the beach.
Keira: Are you a reader?
I am a
reader, though I haven’t been doing it as much as I want to lately.
Keira: Where in the Hell did you find time
to write?
Honestly,
when the muse demands it.
Keira: Can you share your blurb with us?
“Old-school
vampires have re-surfaced, responsible for brutal murders and more blood than
anyone can cope with. Cianna Fitzgerald, a young but 'retired' crime scene
investigator, finds herself back in a world she walked away from some years
ago.
“She
grew up in knowing she possesses superhuman power from her 'Irish pixie'
bloodlines. She had retired after a particularly tough case where the victim
was her husband’s twin brother. After her brief respite from murders and
homicides, Cianna witnesses a killing where the murderer is a vampire. Her
daughter goes missing soon after the killing. Cianna and the love she had once
pushed out of her life, her estranged husband Declan, travel halfway around the
world to try to save their daughter.
“As
the mystery unravels, she learns that although she is a half-breed, the other
half isn’t 'Irish pixie' as she grew up believing – weaving her into a more
tangled history and frightening future than she had bargained for.”
One lucky commenter will win a
free e-copy of “Tangled Blood Lines”
You can find Deborah Noel at:
Twitter@deborahnoelauth
http://deborahnoel.wordpress.com/
You can find “Tangled Blood Lines”
at:
Keira Kroft
www.keirakroft.comWednesday, August 1, 2012
WTW Wednesday Interview, Keira Kroft and Gary Starta
Hello, welcome to Writer to Writer Wednesday, we are so very glad to have you with us. The Hellfire Herald would like to extend a warm welcome to Gary Starta.
How are you doing today?
Fine, pleased to meet you and excited to share news about my latest release.
Keira: You have a story coming out soon though Champagne Book Group entitled Demon Inhibitions. What is that about?
Keira: What made you choose that title?
Gary: Demon
Inhibitions came to me because I wanted to imagine a way demons could actually
be inhibited from using their destructive powers. I created a girl whose
singing voice inhibits demon vices.
Keira: Where did the idea for your story come
from?
Gary:
This is a continuation of my Caitlin Diggs
series and the idea of a singer inhibiting demons came from a short story.
Keira: Please share a particular detail about
one of characters, please.
Gary:
Caitlin Diggs is late 30’s, struggling to
come to grips with leaving her career where she lived, ate and breathed her
job. She dresses conservatively and is athletic but also likes junk food. The
idea of her battling to be pure – or at least free from junk food – comes into
play when she enters a parallel universe and must face her ever growing paranormal
abilities and possible connection to an Egyptian goddess.
Keira: Please tell us about any future
projects you are planning.
Gary:
Kindred Killers is also releasing soon. This
is mystery/crime. Also trying to place several more novels and finish my latest.
Keira: Are you currently running any contests? What are they?
Gary: I love to reward visitors who like my FB page to a free ebook every now and then.
Keira: How many books have you written?
Gary: A total of 12 novels.
Keira: We have a special place for unpublished writers in our hearts, here at the Hellfire Herald.
Gary: So what advice would you give to an unpublished writer? Persistence is key!
Let’s get personal…
Keira: What’s your
favorite thing to do?
Gary:
Read or watch a story which immerses me.
Keira: Are you a
reader?
Gary:
Most definitely and I would say it’s how I learned to write rather than cite my
background which includes a journalism/English degree.
Keira: Is writing
your only talent?
Gary:
I think so. Once upon a time I sang in
bands. But the writing bug grew much stronger than the singing bug.
Keira: Where in the
Hell did you find time to write?
Gary:
Very good question! I dedicated weekends and over the past seven years I have
12 novels to show for it. My advice for
those who feel they can’t find the time is to make consistent small allotments
of time and you’ll be surprised how the word count rises.
Keira: Can you share your blurb with us?
Sure
Chasing a soul stealer in her reality, psychic
investigator Caitlin Diggs inadvertently travels through a portal to another
reality and witnesses her fugitive kill her alternate self in DEMON
INHIBITIONS. Assuming her alternate's life as an agent of the FBI’s
Preternatural Crime Division, Diggs believes...
One lucky
commenter will win a free e-copy of DEMON INHIBITIONS
Most people don’t travel to another
universe to get a new job, house and boyfriend but psychic investigator Caitlin
Diggs did. Now she’s living the life of her alternate self, working for the
FBI’s Preternatural Division where her first case just happens to include
chasing a genetically engineered man hell bent on stealing souls. Well, there
had to be consequences.
Gary’s Links:
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