Month: February 2017

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Point of View: This is the Week

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Skythane

You know when you have a big event coming up, something that could redefine your entire life? I’m looking down the barrel of one of those right now. On Friday, my very first novel – Skythane – comes out from Dreamspinner Press. I’m also waiting for responses this month on my second novel and a novella. This could be when things really take off for me. Or… This could be a moment when nothing really changes. It’s a strange place to be in, this anticipatory time. Checking my author account to see how many pre-sales I have daily. Okay, twice a day. Okay, … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Christopher Koehler

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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, Christopher Koehler – Christopher is one of my “neighbors” – he’s just two cities to the left, in Davis, and is part of our local Queer Sacramento Author’s Collective, so it’s with particular pleasure that I welcome him to the hot seat. Thanks so much, Christopher, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: What fantasy realm would you choose to live in and why? Christopher Koehler: Julian May’s Galactic Milieu, because so many … Read more

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Point of View: Waiting

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waiting - Scott

It’s something every author has to learn to do – to wait gracefully for a response after submitting a story to a publisher. Right now, I’m waiting on two – one’s a stand-alone YA novella, and the other’s a sci fi novel that I hope will launch a new trilogy. I am calm. I am relaxed. I am TOTALLY FREAKING OUT AND WHY HAVEN’T THEY GOTTEN BACK TO ME DO THEY HATE ME AM I A HORRIBLE WRITER WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME?’ *takes deep breath* I am calm. I am relaxed. As you become more experienced at your craft and … Read more

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Author Spotlight: C.P. Dunphey

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C.P. Dunphey

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, C.P. Dunphey – C. P. Dunphey was born in Staten Island, New York. He grew up in Southern Mississippi and had an interest in writing since he was very young. In 2015, he founded his own publishing company, Gehenna Publishing House. His first novel, Plane Walker, was released in 2016. He hopes to further his writing as well as offer authors opportunities to be heard and read, his dream being that Gehenna … Read more