Author Spotlight – Page 26 – J. Scott Coatsworth

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: JD Jordan

May 17, 2020 by scott

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, JD Jordan – Awesome dad, killer novelist, design director, and cancer survivor. Also, I’m charming AF. Thanks so much, JD, for joining me! JSC: What was your first published work? Tell me a little about it. JD: My first published anything was a short called “Hope Under My Fingernails.” It won Creative Loafing Atlanta’s 2004 short fiction contest (you can read it for free at o-jd.com/hope-under-my-fingernails) and came with a cash prize, … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Valerie J. Mikles

May 10, 2020 by scott

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, Valerie J. Mikles – Valerie loves dancing, writing, astronomy, sci-fi, and grapes. She’s agender, aromantic, and asexual, and even though her labels describe many things she is not, her motto in life is “I can be everything I want, just not all at the same time.” Thanks so much, Valerie, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: What do you do if you get a brilliant idea at a bad time? Valerie J. … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: J. C. Owens

May 3, 2020 by scott

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, J. C Owens – Writing has always been of the utmost importance to me, often a means of expressing frustration, anger and grief during terrible times in my life. It was also there for the joys and triumphs, a faithful companion through it all that never failed me. I do indeed love to write and have over twenty books sitting idle in my computer, waiting… Thanks so much, J. C. , for … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Steven Valenti

April 26, 2020 by scott

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, Steven Valenti – Steven Valenti grew up in South Central Pennsylvania. With inspiration from his 7th grade English teacher, flourishing under her tutelage, a passion for writing developed. Thanks so much, Steven, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: When did you know you wanted to write, and when did you discover that you were good at it? Steven Valenti: As far back as I can remember, I loved the act of writing. … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Elizabeth Noble

April 19, 2020 by scott

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, Elizabeth Noble – Mystery, action, chills, and thrills spiced with romance and desire. ELIZABETH NOBLE lives by the adage “I can’t not write.” Thanks so much, Elizabeth, for joining me! Elizabeth Noble: Thank you, so much, Scott for having me here today! J. Scott Coatsworth: I’m thrilled to – we’ve known each other, what, for six years now? 🙂 Let’s get to it. Are you a plotter or a pantster? EN: The short answer … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Jess Faraday

April 12, 2020 by scott

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, Jess Faraday – Jess Faraday is an award-winning writer and editor of mystery and suspense. Her first novel, The Affair of the Porcelain Dog, was shortlisted for a Lambda Literary Award, and her third, Fool’s Gold, won the Rainbow Award for Best Gay Historical and was a runner up for Best Gay Novel overall. Thanks so much, Jess, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: Do you read your book reviews? How do you deal … Read more

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author spotlight: Shakeil Kanish

April 5, 2020 by scott

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, Shakeil – Shakeil Kanish loves to write. The Sigil is his debut novel and he’s super excited about being an openly gay author and getting the chance to write about an openly gay protagonist. Thanks so much, Shakeil, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: When did you know you wanted to write, and when did you discover that you were good at it? Shakeil Kanish: I think I kinda always knew that … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: C.K. Page

March 29, 2020March 29, 2020 by scott

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.K. Page – Christopher wrangled a Creative Writing degree from an unsuspecting Californian university and authored & published numerous speculative fiction stories and a few novels, among other shenanigans. Thanks so much, C.K., for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: How would you describe your writing style/genre? CKP: People have said that I’m quirky, often “gritty,” and irreverent, “in a good way.” They’re probably not wrong. I know that as I write I’m … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Tommy Ousslander

March 22, 2020 by scott

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, Tommy Ousslander – Tommy Ousslander makes his writing debut with Feral Creatures, a gay paranormal erotic thriller. The first of a possible series. He also plans on expanding his genres but always keeping the MCs part of the LGBT community. Thanks so much, Tommy, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: What are you working on now, and when can we expect it? Tommy Ousslander: Well, I am currently working on the sequel to … Read more

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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: A.L. Williams

March 15, 2020 by scott

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, A.L. Williams – My name is Alec Lee Williams, a transgender non-binary artist. My pronouns are He/him/his or They/Them/Their. I have loved creating things ever since I can remember. My art is the visual and written expression of what is in my heart and mind. I have been diagnosed with Bipolar I and PTSD. Mental illness is the hardest thing a person can deal with and the journey to emotional stability is long … Read more