Author Michael A. Ventrella is visiting today! His newest book out, Tales of Fortannis: A Bard in the Hand, is the second collection of short stories that take place in the world of his fantasy novels, Arch Enemies and The Axes of Evil. Read an excerpt below.
Michael is also one of the founders of the biggest fantasy medieval live action role playing groups in North America and currently runs the Alliance LARP. He is also the founder of Animato which, in the late 80s, was the first major magazine Read more [...]
This is it! The kick-off date for A HUMAN ELEMENT Book Blog Tour! And it begins with an explosive launch with a line-up of fabulous bloggers featuring interviews, guest posts and giveaways…all in celebration of the release of my new paranormal suspense novel A HUMAN ELEMENT.
And don't forget to enter the fantastic GET HUMAN AGAIN Giveaway! Spring fever? Feel like an alien trapped in winter? Winner will enjoy beautifying at a local spa before getting away to a relaxing B&B for the Read more [...]
I know some writers who listen to music while writing. Some even craft soundtracks like my friend, Jess Cooper. She goes to Pandora's Box to find music that fits her mood for particular a book she's writing and builds a soundtrack. Jonathan Maberry notes he ratches it up at a local coffeeshop or bookstore with tunes for the writing of that day. Eric S. Brown swears by Weird Al.
Some writers I know write in complete silence, like Michael Ventrella. I am one of those, but I also find a dark corner Read more [...]