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Author Spotlight: Jeff Baker

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Jeff Baker

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, Jeff Baker – Jeff Baker, who also writes as Mike Mayak, has been most recently published in Queer Sci-Fi’s “Flight,” and issue 21 of “Sherlock Holmes Mystery Magazine.” He posts flash fiction weekly on his blog at http:authorjeffbaker.com and writes a monthly column for Queer Sci-Fi. He graduated from Newman University in Wichita, Kansas where he still lives with his husband, Darryl. His Facebook page is at Jeff Baker, Author. Thanks so … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Bill Kieffer

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Bill Kieffer

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, Bill Kieffer – Bill Kieffer was born in Jersey City, NJ. He never fully recovered. Thanks so much, Bill, 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? Bill Kieffer: I remember dictating stories to my mother before I was in kindergarten. I filled one of those composition notebooks before I could read. I was always … Read more

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Narrator Spotlight: Greg Tremblay

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Greg Tremblay

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. This week, I thought we’d shake things up a little and make it a Narrator spotlight! Today, Greg Tremblay – Born in one far-flung corner of the U.S. (Near Portland. No, the other Portland. Maine.) Greg has studied acting, vocal and operatic performance, sailing, emergency paramedicine, blacksmithing, scuba diving, and even a few practical skills! A listener-beloved, reviewer-acclaimed narrator and consummate story-teller, Greg brings a talent for voices, accents, and a love of … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Loren Rhoads

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Loren Rhoads

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, Loren Rhoads – Loren Rhoads is the author of The Dangerous Type, Kill By Numbers, and No More Heroes, space opera trilogy about bisexual assassin Raena Zacari. Her new series, co-written with Brian Thomas, is about a succubus and an angel. Thanks so much, Loren, 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? Loren Rhoads: … Read more

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Author Spotlight: T. Strange

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T. Strange

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, T. Strange – T. Strange didn’t want to learn how to read, but literacy prevailed and she hasn’t stopped reading—or writing—since. She’s been published with Torquere Press since 2013, and she writes M/M romance in multiple genres, including paranormal and BDSM. T.’s other interests include cross stitching, gardening, watching terrible horror movies, playing video games, and finding injured pigeons to rescue. Originally from White Rock, BC, she lives on the Canadian prairies, … Read more

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Author Spotlight: M.D. Grimm

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M.D. Grimm

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, M.D. Grimm – M.D. Grimm has wanted to become an author since second grade and feels that her dreams are finally coming true. She enjoys writing romances because they always guarantee a happy ending, since real life often doesn’t have those. M.D. earned a Bachelor of Arts in English at the University of Oregon and is glad to put the degree to use with her own literature. Thanks so much, M.D., for … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Asta Idonea (aka Nicki J. Markus)

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Asta Idonea - Nicki J. Markus

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, Asta Idonea (aka Nicki J. Markus) – Asta Idonea (aka Nicki J Markus) was born in England, but now lives in Adelaide, South Australia. She has loved both reading and writing from a young age and is also a keen linguist, having studied several foreign languages. Thanks so much, Asta, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: When did you know you wanted to write, and when did you discover that you were … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Alicia Nordwell

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Alicia Nordwell

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, Alicia Nordwell – The number one question folks ask Alicia when she shares she’s a MM romance author: “Why gay fiction? Why write men when you’re a woman?” and her answer is: “Why the hell not!” Alicia Nordwell is one of those not so rare creatures, a reader turned writer. Striving to find an interesting story one day, she decided to write what she wanted instead. Then the voices started… Yep, not … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Kim Griffis

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Kim Griffis

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, Kim Griffis – I operate under the belief that magic is equal parts love and revolution. This notion compels me to work to live each day with the necessary patience to practice revolutionary becomings. My first published novel, Shadow Flare was written as prayer, calling out to all the maybes and what-ifs for magical potential floating about the universe. Thanks so much, Kim, for joining me! J. Scott Coatsworth: When did you … Read more

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Author Spotlight: Siri Paulson

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Siri Paulson

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, Siri Paulson – Siri Paulson writes all over the fantasy and science fiction spectrum, including (so far) secondary-world fantasy, urban fantasy, steampunk, Gothic, historical paranormal, and YA with spaceships. She is also the chief editor at Turtleduck Press (http://www.turtleduckpress.com). Siri grew up in Alberta, Canada, but now lives in an old house in Toronto. By day, she edits non-fiction for the government. Her other current passion is contra dance, a social/folk dance … Read more