Kia ora, Come on in and get comfy. You’re probably going to need a cuppa or maybe a beer, depending on the time of day. You do you, no judgement here.Let me introduce you to Bruce Melrose. He’s a friend of mine and an all around good egg. What makes you tick, Bruce?I’m a typical … Continue reading Author Interrogation: Bruce Melrose
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Author Interrogations: Ray Wenck
Kia ora,Please welcome Ray Wenck to the hot seat today.I’ve known Ray quite a while via the internet because we were with the same publisher before the troubles. (Not the Irish Troubles but the Rebel Troubles - we do not have time for that story today.)Let’s get into those questions because I know you’re going … Continue reading Author Interrogations: Ray Wenck
Author Interrogations: Margot Kinberg
Kia ora,Let’s put our hands together and welcome one of my favourite authors, she’s also a good friend: Margot Kinberg.Get comfy. Have you got a cuppa? Did you get a biscuit to go with that cuppa?No?Go on then, we’ll wait. Who are you, Margot?I’m a U.S.-based academic and certified book nerd. I’ve always loved books … Continue reading Author Interrogations: Margot Kinberg
Remember the post about WHY?
I'm sure you do, it was recently? I don't know, I thought it was. Anywho, knowing your why and knowing your characters why is incredibly helpful and important to the writing process. It's all about staying curious. When you stop asking questions the story will die. Why isn't the only question but it is the … Continue reading Remember the post about WHY?
The thing I miss the most …
Sounds ominous really, doesn't it? The thing I miss the most from the bookshop years - getting to talk to many many authors. Yep. That's what I miss. Talking to authors. Discussing how we work, why we work that way, what's coming up. All the things. Especially having a good laugh (usually about something shitty … Continue reading The thing I miss the most …
We’re doing a thing!
Excuse me a moment, just quickly, before you run off ... we're doing a thing. From Wednesday August 28th there will be scheduled 'Author Interrogations' every Wednesday and Saturday.What fun! You get to meet and interact with a whole lot of really great writers, some of them I've known for years but some are new … Continue reading We’re doing a thing!
Of course!
Seriously, don't know why it didn't immediately occur to me that someone was asking about Databyte when they asked about 'my book'. 🙂 Maybe because it was foremost in my mind in 2014 when it launched? Currently I'm writing the sixth book in a entirely different series set in the same universe (and it annoys … Continue reading Of course!
It’s time for another …
... rant about thievery. You all know where I stand on creatives getting fair pay and not being ripped off by pirate arse-hats. Annoyingly, I think this problem will never be resolved. It's frustrating. It's downright horrible. People need to stop stealing. I wouldn't walk into someone's house and take things that weren't mine but … Continue reading It’s time for another …
Waiting …
Some days are waiting days.Currently I'm waiting for the dog ranger to come and make us safe again by removing a dangerous dog from the neighbourhood. We shall see if that happens or not. I hope it does. I'd quite like to bring our big red bin in from the street but none of us … Continue reading Waiting …
Here’s the thing:
Things need to fall into place this year without nonsense.1. [Indigo Romeo Lima] is underway. 2. The launch plan for [Foxtrot Mike Lima] is looking good. I've got the merch already so yay! Thank you 2023 me for getting your shit together. This year is a bit trickier than last so I have to be … Continue reading Here’s the thing:
Cat Connor 