Meet SAHARA FOLEY's Character Don Giroux!

MEET MY CHARACTER DON 

GIROUX!

1.       Who are you?

o   What is your name?

·   Don Giroux

o   Are you a fictional or historical character?

·   Fictional

o   What should we know about you?

·   I’m a 17 year old boy who took off for California with my 16 year old girlfriend, Janet Bartinski.

2.       Tell us about your story:

o   When and where is your tale set?

·   December 16, 1991, New Mexico, just outside of Albuquerque. 

o   What is your personal goal?  I mean, what do you ultimately want?

·   I write computer games, and I was on my way to Anaheim CA for a computer programming job with a major Company when we got kinda of sidetracked. 

o   What is standing in your way?  What conflict(s) do you face?

·   Well, according to Jan, we went through some type of time warp and now we’re like centuries in the future, but the whole world has changed, and not for the better.  I keep telling her we’re just dreaming, but she doesn’t believe me.  And to be honest, after what I’ve seen, I think I have to agree.

·   We ended up in the future, after a nuclear event, and we meet what’s left of the surviving human race.  They are a very primitive people and from what we can see, the land is just an endless desert of cinnamon sand.  Oh, and the mammals and reptiles have mutated into things that look like cat-lizards.  Some are very dangerous. 

·   Anyway, we ended up at an Outer Camp that’s ruled by the Ganu Camp.  They totally control all the smaller camps and come in and claim their areas whenever an Outer Camp finds water and foodstuffs.  You don’t want to know what they eat.  YUCK!  It’s a severe hardship on these poor people.  But I keep wondering, how are Jan and I going to get back home to Manhattan, Kansas?  We don’t even know how we got here.

3.       How do I get a copy of your book?

o   What is the title or working title for this piece?

·   We Journey No More

o   Is it available now or when can we except to see it released?

·   No.  I hope to have it ready for publication by June 2015 if not sooner.

EILEEN THORNTON's Sadie!

EILEEN THORNTON's Sadie!

MEET MY CHARACTER

Sadie is also one of the characters from Eileen's WIP

1.       What is your name? 

There are four main characters to my novel. However, for this interview I will talk about Sadie.

o   Are you a fictional or historical character?

·   Sadie is fictional

o   What should we know about you?’

·   She is rather a scatty lady. She always speaks her mind. Though there are times when it would be best if she remained silent!

2.       Tell us about your story:

o   When and where is your tale set?

·   The story is set in London in the present day. The four friends have set up another agency. This time they have entered the world of Private Investigators (Sadie’s idea)

o   What is your personal goal?  I mean, what do you ultimately want?

·   Sadie is very happy with her life since she married Michael. However, as she and her friends miss having their own business, they decided to set up another.

o   What is standing in your way?  What conflict(s) do you face?

·   At the start of the story, the new Detective Agency is one month old and so far, they don’t have any clients – but things are about to change.

3.       How do I get a copy of your book?

o   What is the title or working title for this piece?

·   I Haven’t a Clue!    This is the name of their new agency (Again, Sadie’s idea)

o   Is it available now or when can we except to see it released?

·   I am afraid the story has only just gotten underway, so it will be sometime before it reaches the publication stage.

NEW 5 star review for THE SECRET OF EXCALIBUR

I don't toot my horn very much, but I will with this review.  It's on Amazon.

A wonderful meld of magic, paranormal powers and myth. What happened to Excalibur? Did it exist? Did Excalibur give Arthur special powers? I have always been fascinated by the story of King Arthur and Knights of the Round Table. This book takes me back to those original tales of legend or fantasy, I doubt if we will ever know which.

If you think this is just another Arthurian tale, you’re mistaken. It combines fantasy with intrigue and suspense and with the reality of the world we live in now. It takes you on a lovely trip through the English countryside to the lake where Excalibur is said to lie. The author must have done a lot of research on the book and it is very interesting to read all the legends of Excalibur.

The characters are full of quirks and you will find them amusing. I got a bit confused at the end with all the revelations, since there were Russian subs and aliens popping up. I feel like the story has been left dangling a bit at the end. I’m not sure whether it was intentional, and if we will be hearing more about Arthur Merlin soon but I do hope so. I wouldn’t mind meeting these characters again. I recommend this book to all lovers of fantasy and lore. Great job, Sahara Foley!

#EBOOK  http://amzn.to/1w8UMSe

    #PAPERBACK  http://amzn.to/1wwyXfw

Simone Beaudelaire's WIP - HIGH PLAINS HEARTBREAK

Simone Beaudelaire's WIP - HIGH PLAINS HEARTBREAK

AUTHOR WIPs and NEW RELEASES

High Plains Heartbreak
Love on the High Plains Book 3

1)      Tell us about your work-in-progress, or WIP, as it’s known as in the industry or New Release…

Ø  What is the story about?

High Plains Heartbreak is the story of a young man who fled his town after his sweetheart’s death. He lives the life of a bounty hunter, happy to ride through the mountains of Western Colorado, never forming any lasting attachments. That is, until a promise made to a dying friend brings him in contact with a most unusual young woman, one he can’t help desiring.

Ø  Who is the main character?

The main characters in this story are Jesse West, the bounty hunter andAdeline McCoy, a half Kiowa girl with nerves of steel

2)      What inspired this tale?

Ø  How did the story come to you?

This is one of the many stories I dreamed up when I was a teenager to help me escape into my mind when the bullies got to be too much for me.

Ø  Did you have to research for this novel and if so, why?

Historical novels always require research. For this one I scoured maps of Colorado and Kansas, looked up the origins of words and phrases to be sure they weren’t too modern, and even had to find out how horses were transported by train car.

Ø  If you did research, what do you think surprised you most to learn and why?

How different some really thriving modern communities were in 1888. Some were already significant. Others were mere clusters of houses.

3)      Do you relate to your character?

Ø  Is your protagonist anything like you personally?

While my characters are always a bit like me, I think Addie is less like me than some.

Ø  If yes, then how?

We have similar values. I think it’s really difficult to write characters who are different from you in that way. I’ve never tried. Also, she tends to trust and give her heart a bit too easily.

Ø  If no, how do you differ from one another?

She’s much braver than I am. She can think fast in a crisis and isn’t afraid of armed men twice her size.

Ø  What made you write these characters; what made them important to you or made you want to tell their story?

I’m not sure how to put it into words. With these older storylines, I feel like… they helped me get through a hard time in my life. Now I want to bring them to life. Oddly, once I start the process, they seem to take over and become something new I didn’t realize when I sat down.

4)      Is there anything you specific want readers to know about this piece of work?

It’s kind of a different take on a western historical romance. While there are shootouts and horses, it’s not a sexy cowboy story. Like all my romances, regardless of the setting, it’s truly a journey into the tangled world of the human psyche.

5)      When will the novel be available for purchase?

Ø  Has the book already been published?

Not yet. High Plains Heartbreak is in its final formatting stage

Ø  If not, when is the approximate release date?

The book should be released on or around February 10, right in time for Valentine’s Day.

Click on the photo to be redirected to the Amazon page for details and purchasing options

  

Meet J.M. Northup's adorable BORIS!

MEET MY CHARACTER

1.       Who are you?

'

o   What is your name?

·   My name is Boris Gregori, but most people call me Boris or Bori.  My family likes to call me “Baby Boy” too. 

o   Are you a fictional or historical character?

·   I am a fictional character based on a real cat – a real awesome cat! =^..^=

·  Olga and Charlie are real too.  Pearl is a real cat, too, but I didn't actually know her.  She belongs to my mom's best friend and her real name is Katrina.

o   What should we know about you?

·   I think everyone exists to play with me and I love corn.  Oh!  And I know my mom hates snakes, so I like to hide my toy snake in her bed whenever I can.  She is so funny when she finds it!

·   I told my story so that parents can read it to their little kids or younger readers can enjoy it.  It is like a chapter book, but it is set up so you can read a chapter a night.  Oh, and there's real pictures!

·   I hope my book will help start conversations and excited children to learn… or even adopt a cat because every animal wants and needs a forever home!  Plus, I wanted everyone to know that I like treats!

2.       Tell us about your story:

o   When and where is your tale set?

·   My story is in modern times and it takes place on a dairy farm.  Olga and I didn’t actually live on a dairy farm, but boy, after reading this story, I totally know I would!  I mean, I totally need to have a squirrel in my life!

o   What is your personal goal?  I mean, what do you ultimately want?

·   After being a stray on the city streets, I am trying to figure out how to fit into my new life on the farm.  I just want to be happy and have a good time.

o   What is standing in your way?  What conflict(s) do you face?

·   Well, to begin with, I lose my family and get fleas!  Then, I am adopted and well… being a curious cat, I’m sure you can imagine what sorts of trouble I find!

3.       How do I get a copy of your book?

o   What is the title or working title for this piece?

·   FELINE FASCINATIONS: The Adventures of Boris and Olga

o   Is it available now or when can we except to see it released?

·   IT IS AVAILABLE NOW! 

    

OLGA                    CHARLIE                BORIS