Hi everyone! Are you ready to learn a bit more about Mr David (Dave) Maine? You are? That’s great! Sit back in a nice chair with your favourite drink, get comfy and let’s see what Dave said in our recent interview. Awaaaaay we go!! So, Dave, I’m very interested to find out why you [...]
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Interview with Dave Maine
Posted in Author Interviews, tagged Dave Maine, David Maine on August 20, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
My Answers to Tristan de Chalain’s Questions Posed During His Interview
Posted in Author Interviews on March 19, 2011 | 3 Comments »
A little while back I interviewed Tristan de Chalain, author of Wolf’s Paw. During that interview Tristan posed some questions to me and I said I would answer them. I must here give my sincere apologies to Tristan for not answering these questions sooner. I have included the original question I asked, Tristan’s answer and [...]
Interview with Teresa Geering
Posted in Author Interviews, tagged Teresa Geering, The Eye of Erasmus on December 3, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Teresa Geering is the author of The Eye of Erasmus, a story of finding love in different times….literally. Please enjoy the following interview with Teresa. THE EYE OF ERASMUS QUESTIONS Can you please explain the significance of the title? This may sound very naïve Mandy but when I began writing, I had no idea Erasmus [...]
Interview with Tristan de Chalain – author of Wolf’s Paw
Posted in Author Interviews, tagged Tristan de Chalain, Wolf's Paw on October 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Many thanks to Tristan for taking part in this interview and many many thanks to Tristan for his patience with me as time has been quite busy of late and I haven’t posted this interview as quickly as I would have liked. Readers, please enjoy the following answers. Tristan is the author of Wolf’s Paw [...]
Preview Interview with Steven Jensen author of the soon to be published The Poison of a Smile
Posted in Author Interviews, tagged preview interview, Steven Jensen, The Poison of a Smile on August 29, 2010 | 4 Comments »
As I said a few posts ago, The Poison of a Smile is due to be released shortly but in the meantime I have a preview interview with author Steven Jensen and hopfeully after you read the answers you may just be inclined to seek out a copy of this book when it becomes available. [...]
Interview with Helen Simonson
Posted in Author Interviews, tagged Helen Simonson, interview, Major Pettigrew's Last Stand on August 14, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Many thanks to Helen for participating in this interview. I loved reading the answers as much as I loved reading the book. Please enjoy the following interview where we get an insight into Helen herself, as well as her book, and her humour shines through MAJOR PETTIGREW’S LAST STAND QUESTIONS After reading the book I [...]
Interview with Jon Renaud
Posted in Author Interviews, tagged author interview, Jon Renaud on July 17, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Some readers may remember Jon and his post about the Wounded Warrior Project which featured here a few weeks ago. Now Jon is back participating in an interview with yours truly. Please enjoy the following interview: DERELICTION OF DUTY QUESTIONS Agent Fox is the main character in “Dereliction of Duty”. What do you see are [...]
Interview with Carrie King
Posted in Author Interviews on April 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Carrie King is the author of The Life in the Wood with Joni-Pip, an adventure the whole family will enjoy full of talking animals and jumping in time. As an adult I enjoyed reading this book and will be keeping it around to read to my children if/when I have them. There is also a [...]
Interview with David Simpson
Posted in Author Interviews on March 25, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
David Simpson is the author of “Post-Human”, which I just finished recently and really enjoyed reading. It’s set in the future and there is a battle between good and evil. I have been fortunate in that David agreed to partake in an interview with me and this is what I bring to you today. The [...]
Interview with Lisa Lipkind Leibow
Posted in Author Interviews on February 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Lisa Lipkind Leibow’s debut novel Double Out and Back is a roller coaster of a read and a fantastic one at that. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Lisa’s novel, I was loathe to put it down, the story captivated me. Thank you, Lisa, for such a great read and for participating in this interview. DOUBLE OUT [...]
Interview with U.L. Harper
Posted in Author Interviews on January 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
U.L. Harper is the author of The Flesh Statue, a debut novel that will leave you with many discussion points bound to come up in conversation around the dinner table or what have you. Thanks must go out to U.L. for participating in this interview and providing answers that expand on some issues in The [...]
Interview with Gary William Murning
Posted in Author Interviews on January 10, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Gary William Murning is the author of If I Never, a fast-paced debut novel leaving the reader wanting more. I am currently reading If I Never and getting to the end of it now I must admit it’s hard to put down. I was thrilled when Gary accepted an interview. The answers he has provided [...]
Author Interviews
Posted in Author Interviews on January 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
I am hoping to conduct interviews with authors as my blog progresses. I actually have one in the making at the moment with Gary Murning, the author of If I Never, and it should be available shortly so be sure to check back and see what Gary has to say. All interviews that I post [...]
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