The Art of Veronica Holland
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Friday, November 4, 2016
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Interview with Cozy Mystery Author Sherri Bryan
Sherri Bryan
Málaga
in Southern Spain
Good morning, Sherrie, and welcome to Vision and Verse, the Place for Art and Authors. Can you tell us what you've written?
I've just finished the sixth
book in the Charlotte Denver Cozy Mystery series.
What is your favorite genre to write?
Cozy Mystery
Favorite food.
This is a difficult one! There is so little I don't like but, as I have to say something, I think it would be a big piece of slow roasted meat, preferably beef or pork, with roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, and asparagus.
This is a difficult one! There is so little I don't like but, as I have to say something, I think it would be a big piece of slow roasted meat, preferably beef or pork, with roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, and asparagus.
Tea or coffee?
Tea.
Pizza or ice cream?
Definitely pizza!
Wine or beer?
Hmm, depends on the circumstances but
generally, wine.
Where would you like to visit?
Australia, New Zealand
and Amsterdam.
Favorite musical artist. Do you listen to music when you write? What?
Another
difficult one but I think I'd choose Michael Jackson as my favourite musical
artist.
Yes, sometimes
I listen to music when I write. My taste in music is pretty elcectic so,
depending on my mood, it can be anything from John Denver, Neil Diamond and
Dolly Parton to Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones and Coldplay.
What makes you laugh?
Observational humour, and my
dog.
This is an Art AND Author website, so I am obliged to ask: Favorite work of art or sculpture.
The Starry Night,
Vincent Van Gogh
How old were you when you started writing?
I was
fourteen when I wrote my first story. Thankfully, it was never published!
Describe your perfect evening.
A meal at a favourite
local restaurant with my husband and friends.
Where do you get your inspiration?
From everything! I
find inspiration for storylines and characters everywhere I look. My main
characters, although not based on actual people, all possess traits of people I
have known throughout my life.
What do you do when you get a writer's block?
Generally, panic and forget to breathe.
Who is your favorite author?
Another difficult one so I'm going to pick two. For non-fiction, I'd say Bill Bryson and for fiction, J. K. Rowling. Their writing is so descriptive, you feel like you're part of their stories.
Another difficult one so I'm going to pick two. For non-fiction, I'd say Bill Bryson and for fiction, J. K. Rowling. Their writing is so descriptive, you feel like you're part of their stories.
Best book you ever read.
The Moon's a Balloon, David
Niven.
Last book you read.
The Lincoln Lawyer, Michael
Connelly
What would you do for a living if you weren’t a writer?
I think I'd probably cook, preferably in a small restaurant of my
own.
Who is the one person who has influenced your personal
life the most and why?
My Dad, who is 96. He taught me to never give up, and, I
hope, to be a decent person.
If you could sit down and have a conversation with ONE
person, living or dead, real or fictional, who would it be and why?
My
husband's dad. I never met him and would have loved to. I think we would have
really hit it off.
What advice would you give someone who aspired to be a
writer?
Finish what you start, take no notice of negative people who tell you
you'll never make it as a writer, be prepared for criticism (not everyone will
like what you write), have faith in yourself and never, ever give up.
Do you have any links for us to follow you?
Book One in the series, Tapas, Carrot Cake and a Corpse, is free, and this is a universal link which will take your readers to their local Amazon site: mybook.to/CharlotteDenver1
Do you have any links for us to follow you?
Book One in the series, Tapas, Carrot Cake and a Corpse, is free, and this is a universal link which will take your readers to their local Amazon site: mybook.to/CharlotteDenver1
That's a perfect way to introduce readers to your series, Sherri. I'm sure our readers will take advantage!
Here are my other links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sbryanauthor
Blog: http://sherribryan.com
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Blood Shackles by Rosemary A. Johns
About the Author:
ROSEMARY A JOHNS is a traditionally published author of short stories under the name R. A. Johns. Blood Dragons is Rosemary A Johns’ debut novel.
Rosemary A Johns wrote her first fantasy novel at the age of ten, when she discovered the weird worlds inside her head were more exciting than double swimming. Since then she’s studied history at Oxford University, run a theatre company (her critically acclaimed plays have been described as "uncomfortable, unsettling and uneasily true to life"), and worked with disability charities.
When Rosemary’s not falling in love with the rebels fighting their way onto the page, she heads the Oxford writing group Dreaming Spires.
To sign up to Rosemary A Johns’ VIP Email Newsletter with news of hot releases, promotions and the free short story “All the Tin Soldiers”, click here: http://eepurl.com/bQ0kMX
https://rosemaryajohns.com
@RosemaryAJohns
Monday, October 31, 2016
The Perfect Halloween Story: Blood Dragons by Rosemary A. Johns
Escape into a supernatural world of love, revenge and redemption, where vampires are both predator and prey.
“No ordinary paranormal romance…the beginning of something new." – Vamped Magazine
There are three people in this affair...and two of them aren’t human. In a divided paranormal London, Light is the rebel bad boy vampire of the Blood Lifer world, with a photographic memory. And a Triton motorbike. Since Victorian times he’s hidden in the shadows with Ruby - a savage Elizabethan Blood Lifer. She burns with destructive love for Light. But he’s keeping a secret from her, which breaks every rule in Blood Life. When she discovers the truth, things take a terrifying turn.
5* "Compelling" – The Good Writer, Margarita Morris
5* "Completely gripping" – Silver Dagger Scriptorium
For fans of Night Huntress, Immortals After Dark, Anita Blake, Fever and Blood Dagger Brotherhood take a deep breath and dive into the spellbinding secret world of Blood Life.
"At heart, this is a love story...very poetic and it tackles big questions about life and death..."- British Fantasy Society
“TRUE BLOOD MEETS NEVERWHERE”
1960s London. Kathy is a seductive singer. But she’s also human. Light knows his passion for her is reckless but he’s enchanted. Yet such a romance is forbidden. When the two worlds collide, it could mean the end. For both species.
When Light discovers his ruthless family’s horrifying experiments, he questions whether he should be slaying or saving the humans he’s always feared. What dark revelations will Light reveal at the heart of the experiments? Will he be able to stop them in time? The consequences of failure are unimaginable. Unless Light plays the part of hero, he risks losing everything. Including the two women he loves.
A rebel, a red-haired devil and a Moon Girl battle to save the world – or tear it apart.
Blood Dragons is the explosive first instalment of the new fantasy series Rebel Vampires from the critically acclaimed author Rosemary A Johns. Experience a thrilling new twist on urban fantasy with vampires, Rockers and dark romance.
Sunday, October 30, 2016
Schedule for October 31 - November 4, 2016
Mill Creek Park
Youngstown, Ohio USA
Mon., Oct. 31 - The Perfect Halloween Story -
Blood Dragons by Rosemary A. Johns
Blood Dragons by Rosemary A. Johns
Tues., Nov. 1 - Blood Shackles
by Rosemary A. Johns
Wed., Nov. 2 - "Sailing the Sunset"
New Artwork by Parker Kaufman
Thurs., Nov. 3 - Interview with Cozy Mystery
Author Sherri Bryan
Fri., Nov. 4 - The Art of
Veronica Holland
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