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Book Description:
“Kill the stoker and the shifter and the priest!”
The vampire who turned Jonathan Stoker did so as a joke: what fun to turn a man named ‘Stoker’!
But life is no joke for Jonathan. He’s fled his family, every vampire he meets attacks him, and he’s consumed by blood urges. Ten years after his mortal life ended, the blind and striking Ariel Lockhart delivers Jonathan’s invitation to the Vampire Congregation in Boston. It isn’t a request; Ariel’s summoning spell warps time and space to ensure every vampire attends.
Of all the many horrors Jonathan discovers at this murderous congregation, worst of all is to find his mortal son, Jake, has come searching for him. And Jake’s just fallen in love… with a 350-year-old vampire!
“Kill the stoker and the shifter and the priest!”
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Book Description:
“Kill the stoker and the shifter and the priest!”
The vampire who turned Jonathan Stoker did so as a joke: what fun to turn a man named ‘Stoker’!
But life is no joke for Jonathan. He’s fled his family, every vampire he meets attacks him, and he’s consumed by blood urges. Ten years after his mortal life ended, the blind and striking Ariel Lockhart delivers Jonathan’s invitation to the Vampire Congregation in Boston. It isn’t a request; Ariel’s summoning spell warps time and space to ensure every vampire attends.
Of all the many horrors Jonathan discovers at this murderous congregation, worst of all is to find his mortal son, Jake, has come searching for him. And Jake’s just fallen in love… with a 350-year-old vampire!
“Kill the stoker and the shifter and the priest!”
Click on the cover to get it on Amazon!
Book Description:
Pomba Gira Mysticism. Creole Voodoo. The zombie apocalypse. Sex, drugs, magick. Paranormal erotica.
Meet Pierre von Minzle and Mary Moore. They are the Adam and Lilith, definitely not Adam and Eve, of today’s zombie apocalypse. Fables of the Reconstruction is a playful yet graphic sexual adventure consisting of what might have been, combined with what possibly might be happening now. It contains Pomba Gira mysticism, Creole voodoo and the seeds of the zombie apocalypse set in Victorian London’s notorious Whitechapel District. Sex, magick , zombies. This ain’t your daddy’s shotgun zombie story. Mature content warning.
TR: Hunter! Goooood morning. It’s great to have you on today 
HJ: Good morning, Thomas. I’m happy to be here…
TR: Let’s start this party. How old were you when you wrote your first piece?
HJ: Thank you for asking Thomas. I have written my entire life. My first published work was covering an indie rock alternative act.
TR: A rock band, eh? What exactly was your work?
HJ: It was an article on a band from Atlanta. I wrote it for an alternative rock magazine. The genre would be basic rock journalism with a heavy dose of gonzo journalism, you know being there and becoming a part of the action.
TR: Kind of a writing roadie…cool…what made you write it?
HJ: I wrote the article because I got into the show for free, the article helped the band get exposure, plus I got free beer.
TR: HAH! There’s a winning combination, if I ever heard one. So, what have you written since then?
HJ: I have covered various topics, mainly fashion, rock and travel. Fables of the Reconstruction will be my first creative effort based solely on imagination. It is the first book I have ever written.
TR: Very cool! I didn’t realize…what was the inspiration for your it?
HJ: Fables was based on dreams. Once the characters made themselves known, they wouldn’t stop talking to me until I wrote the story. It’s surprising how many artists have the same experience.
TR: Yes, you’re not the first to tell me that. Well, tell us a little about it, and where it’s available.
HJ: Fables of the Reconstructionwill introduce you to Pierre von Minzle and Mary Moore. They are not Adam and Eve, they are the Adam and Lilith of today’s zombie apocalypse. ‘Fables of the Reconstruction’ is a playful yet graphic sexual adventure consisting of what might have been, combined with what possibly might be happening now. It contains Pomba Gira mysticism, Creole voodoo and the seeds of the zombie apocalypse set in Victorian London’s notorious Whitechapel District. Prostitution, drugs and alcohol are involved, as is Jack the Ripper and rock and roll. Sex, magick , zombies. This ain’t your daddy’s shotgun zombie story. Mature content warning – this book is not intended for anyone under 18.
TR: That does sound pretty gritty. Can’t wait to read it So besides dreaming, is there a particular place or setting where you get your writing ideas?
HJ: Great question. Most of my ideas appear in dreams, or come to me when I am in water. I also receive inspiration from music.
TR: That follows. What made you choose either traditional or independent publishing?
HJ: There was no choice. Being a fan of indie music, I had to go indie publishing. Everything is there for a writer to publish independently today. All you have to do is have your concept, write it and download it. Written publishing is where the music business was 20 years ago. The writer as an artist, now has more control over their craft and their works. Although, the publishers I’ve worked with have been great, too. We, the writers, just have more options now.
TR: You’re absolutely right! Okay, if you had to choose the most important element in an author’s platform, what would it be?
HJ: Creativity. Creativity remains the most important element in writing. So many people get caught up in the mechanics of writing or in the latest writing trend that they forget to go with their creative spark. We are artists, not English teachers.
TR: Very well said…Now – what mistakes have you made in regards to publishing and marketing your work, and what will you do differently in the future?
HJ: There are too many mistakes to list in one interview. Let’s discuss this topic another day!
TR: Just means I’ll have to have you back for another interview – works for me. Do you have an idea for your next book?
HJ: Yes, thanks again for asking. I am working on Book 2 of Fables. It will be called Reconstruction of the Fables. Maybe you will invite me back in March and we’ll discuss it further. Thank you so much for speaking with me.
TR: It was my pleasure, Hunter, and you can bank on another visit. The best of luck with “Fables” and all your future writing, too.
That’s a wrap, folks. “Fables of the Reconstruction” is on Amazon, and it sounds fantastic. Why don’t you go get a copy today?
Tune in Tuesday, when I interview my pal C. T. Westing , author of “The Death of Wendell Mackey“. Be there!
Click on the cover to get it on Amazon!
Book Description:
Pomba Gira Mysticism. Creole Voodoo. The zombie apocalypse. Sex, drugs, magick. Paranormal erotica.
Meet Pierre von Minzle and Mary Moore. They are the Adam and Lilith, definitely not Adam and Eve, of today’s zombie apocalypse. Fables of the Reconstruction is a playful yet graphic sexual adventure consisting of what might have been, combined with what possibly might be happening now. It contains Pomba Gira mysticism, Creole voodoo and the seeds of the zombie apocalypse set in Victorian London’s notorious Whitechapel District. Sex, magick , zombies. This ain’t your daddy’s shotgun zombie story. Mature content warning.
TR: Hunter! Goooood morning. It’s great to have you on today
HJ: Good morning, Thomas. I’m happy to be here…
TR: Let’s start this party. How old were you when you wrote your first piece?
HJ: Thank you for asking Thomas. I have written my entire life. My first published work was covering an indie rock alternative act.
TR: A rock band, eh? What exactly was your work?
HJ: It was an article on a band from Atlanta. I wrote it for an alternative rock magazine. The genre would be basic rock journalism with a heavy dose of gonzo journalism, you know being there and becoming a part of the action.
TR: Kind of a writing roadie…cool…what made you write it?
HJ: I wrote the article because I got into the show for free, the article helped the band get exposure, plus I got free beer.
TR: HAH! There’s a winning combination, if I ever heard one. So, what have you written since then?
HJ: I have covered various topics, mainly fashion, rock and travel. Fables of the Reconstruction will be my first creative effort based solely on imagination. It is the first book I have ever written.
TR: Very cool! I didn’t realize…what was the inspiration for your it?
HJ: Fables was based on dreams. Once the characters made themselves known, they wouldn’t stop talking to me until I wrote the story. It’s surprising how many artists have the same experience.
TR: Yes, you’re not the first to tell me that. Well, tell us a little about it, and where it’s available.
HJ: Fables of the Reconstructionwill introduce you to Pierre von Minzle and Mary Moore. They are not Adam and Eve, they are the Adam and Lilith of today’s zombie apocalypse. ‘Fables of the Reconstruction’ is a playful yet graphic sexual adventure consisting of what might have been, combined with what possibly might be happening now. It contains Pomba Gira mysticism, Creole voodoo and the seeds of the zombie apocalypse set in Victorian London’s notorious Whitechapel District. Prostitution, drugs and alcohol are involved, as is Jack the Ripper and rock and roll. Sex, magick , zombies. This ain’t your daddy’s shotgun zombie story. Mature content warning – this book is not intended for anyone under 18.
TR: That does sound pretty gritty. Can’t wait to read it So besides dreaming, is there a particular place or setting where you get your writing ideas?
HJ: Great question. Most of my ideas appear in dreams, or come to me when I am in water. I also receive inspiration from music.
TR: That follows. What made you choose either traditional or independent publishing?
HJ: There was no choice. Being a fan of indie music, I had to go indie publishing. Everything is there for a writer to publish independently today. All you have to do is have your concept, write it and download it. Written publishing is where the music business was 20 years ago. The writer as an artist, now has more control over their craft and their works. Although, the publishers I’ve worked with have been great, too. We, the writers, just have more options now.
TR: You’re absolutely right! Okay, if you had to choose the most important element in an author’s platform, what would it be?
HJ: Creativity. Creativity remains the most important element in writing. So many people get caught up in the mechanics of writing or in the latest writing trend that they forget to go with their creative spark. We are artists, not English teachers.
TR: Very well said…Now – what mistakes have you made in regards to publishing and marketing your work, and what will you do differently in the future?
HJ: There are too many mistakes to list in one interview. Let’s discuss this topic another day!
TR: Just means I’ll have to have you back for another interview – works for me. Do you have an idea for your next book?
HJ: Yes, thanks again for asking. I am working on Book 2 of Fables. It will be called Reconstruction of the Fables. Maybe you will invite me back in March and we’ll discuss it further. Thank you so much for speaking with me.
TR: It was my pleasure, Hunter, and you can bank on another visit. The best of luck with “Fables” and all your future writing, too.
That’s a wrap, folks. “Fables of the Reconstruction” is on Amazon, and it sounds fantastic. Why don’t you go get a copy today?
Tune in Tuesday, when I interview my pal C. T. Westing , author of “The Death of Wendell Mackey“. Be there!
Click on the cover to get it on Amazon!
Book Description:
Pomba Gira Mysticism. Creole Voodoo. The zombie apocalypse. Sex, drugs, magick. Paranormal erotica.
Meet Pierre von Minzle and Mary Moore. They are the Adam and Lilith, definitely not Adam and Eve, of today’s zombie apocalypse. Fables of the Reconstruction is a playful yet graphic sexual adventure consisting of what might have been, combined with what possibly might be happening now. It contains Pomba Gira mysticism, Creole voodoo and the seeds of the zombie apocalypse set in Victorian London’s notorious Whitechapel District. Sex, magick , zombies. This ain’t your daddy’s shotgun zombie story. Mature content warning.
TR: Hunter! Goooood morning. It’s great to have you on today
HJ: Good morning, Thomas. I’m happy to be here…
TR: Let’s start this party. How old were you when you wrote your first piece?
HJ: Thank you for asking Thomas. I have written my entire life. My first published work was covering an indie rock alternative act.
TR: A rock band, eh? What exactly was your work?
HJ: It was an article on a band from Atlanta. I wrote it for an alternative rock magazine. The genre would be basic rock journalism with a heavy dose of gonzo journalism, you know being there and becoming a part of the action.
TR: Kind of a writing roadie…cool…what made you write it?
HJ: I wrote the article because I got into the show for free, the article helped the band get exposure, plus I got free beer.
TR: HAH! There’s a winning combination, if I ever heard one. So, what have you written since then?
HJ: I have covered various topics, mainly fashion, rock and travel. Fables of the Reconstruction will be my first creative effort based solely on imagination. It is the first book I have ever written.
TR: Very cool! I didn’t realize…what was the inspiration for your it?
HJ: Fables was based on dreams. Once the characters made themselves known, they wouldn’t stop talking to me until I wrote the story. It’s surprising how many artists have the same experience.
TR: Yes, you’re not the first to tell me that. Well, tell us a little about it, and where it’s available.
HJ: Fables of the Reconstructionwill introduce you to Pierre von Minzle and Mary Moore. They are not Adam and Eve, they are the Adam and Lilith of today’s zombie apocalypse. ‘Fables of the Reconstruction’ is a playful yet graphic sexual adventure consisting of what might have been, combined with what possibly might be happening now. It contains Pomba Gira mysticism, Creole voodoo and the seeds of the zombie apocalypse set in Victorian London’s notorious Whitechapel District. Prostitution, drugs and alcohol are involved, as is Jack the Ripper and rock and roll. Sex, magick , zombies. This ain’t your daddy’s shotgun zombie story. Mature content warning – this book is not intended for anyone under 18.
TR: That does sound pretty gritty. Can’t wait to read it So besides dreaming, is there a particular place or setting where you get your writing ideas?
HJ: Great question. Most of my ideas appear in dreams, or come to me when I am in water. I also receive inspiration from music.
TR: That follows. What made you choose either traditional or independent publishing?
HJ: There was no choice. Being a fan of indie music, I had to go indie publishing. Everything is there for a writer to publish independently today. All you have to do is have your concept, write it and download it. Written publishing is where the music business was 20 years ago. The writer as an artist, now has more control over their craft and their works. Although, the publishers I’ve worked with have been great, too. We, the writers, just have more options now.
TR: You’re absolutely right! Okay, if you had to choose the most important element in an author’s platform, what would it be?
HJ: Creativity. Creativity remains the most important element in writing. So many people get caught up in the mechanics of writing or in the latest writing trend that they forget to go with their creative spark. We are artists, not English teachers.
TR: Very well said…Now – what mistakes have you made in regards to publishing and marketing your work, and what will you do differently in the future?
HJ: There are too many mistakes to list in one interview. Let’s discuss this topic another day!
TR: Just means I’ll have to have you back for another interview – works for me. Do you have an idea for your next book?
HJ: Yes, thanks again for asking. I am working on Book 2 of Fables. It will be called Reconstruction of the Fables. Maybe you will invite me back in March and we’ll discuss it further. Thank you so much for speaking with me.
TR: It was my pleasure, Hunter, and you can bank on another visit. The best of luck with “Fables” and all your future writing, too.
That’s a wrap, folks. “Fables of the Reconstruction” is on Amazon, and it sounds fantastic. Why don’t you go get a copy today?
Tune in Tuesday, when I interview my pal C. T. Westing , author of “The Death of Wendell Mackey“. Be there!
Click on the cover to get it on Amazon!
Book Description:
Pomba Gira Mysticism. Creole Voodoo. The zombie apocalypse. Sex, drugs, magick. Paranormal erotica.
Meet Pierre von Minzle and Mary Moore. They are the Adam and Lilith, definitely not Adam and Eve, of today’s zombie apocalypse. Fables of the Reconstruction is a playful yet graphic sexual adventure consisting of what might have been, combined with what possibly might be happening now. It contains Pomba Gira mysticism, Creole voodoo and the seeds of the zombie apocalypse set in Victorian London’s notorious Whitechapel District. Sex, magick , zombies. This ain’t your daddy’s shotgun zombie story. Mature content warning.
Click on the cover to get it on Amazon!
Book Description:
During a time of celebration for The Chosen, a mysterious force appears on Phantasma, threatening to destroy Nature and all of her creatures. Will The Chosen find and defeat this force, and save Nature before it’s too late?
TR: Good morning, Andrea, and welcome! I’m happy to finally have you.
AB: Good morning, Thomas. Thanks so much for having me.
TR: Let’s get this rolling. How old were you when you wrote your first piece?
AB: I was 12. It was an assignment for my sixth grade English class, and it was published in an anthology at the end of the year. Now that I think about it, that’s probably what sparked my interest in writing; but it took years for that spark to flame.
TR: Twelve? Man…what was it, and in what genre?
AB: It was an autobiographical piece about the time I fell of my bike and broke my arm. I was six-years-old, my bike was small, and I fell on the grass. But I still managed to break my arm!
TR: Very cute What have you written since then?
AB: Many school papers, articles for a magazine I created in high school called “Campus Woman,” aimed at young college girls, articles for my college’s newspaper, articles for a local paper, and then my first attempt at a novel, an adult romance, never finished first draft. I moved on to write “The Chosen,” which was published by Solstice Publishing earlier this year, “My Open Heart,” and “Nature’s Unbalance (The Chosen),”both also published by Solstice. I’m now working on editing “The Chosen: Book 3”, and the first draft of another YA novel.
TR: Ye gods, I’m suddenly tired. So, what was the inspiration for “The Chosen 2″?
AB: It’s the second in my YA series. I wanted to continue telling stories about The Chosen, and I came up with the idea to use natural elements (Nature herself) as the cause of the problem that needed to be solved.
TR: That sounds cool. Tell us a little about it, and where it’s available.
AB: “Nature’s Unbalance” is about Nature being affected by an evil being, which is causing her to not be able to perform the Winter Solstice. She’s trapped, and it’s causing havoc on Phantasma. The Chosen must seek out Nature and what’s causing her chaotic behavior, then save her.
It’s available in eBook and Print from the following vendors:
TR: Very good…thank you. Is there a particular place or setting where you get your writing ideas?
AB: I get most of my ideas from other fantasy movies and books.
TR: Okay, so what made you choose either traditional or independent publishing?
I had the opportunity to pitch “The Chosen” to Solstice Publishing at the Muse Online Writers Conference two years ago. They liked it and offered me a contract. At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect from signing with a small, independent publisher, or having my book in electronic format only (at first). It turned out, I jumped on both bandwagons (independent publishing and eBooks) just as they were taking off, and I couldn’t be happier!
TR: The best of both worlds, eh? If you had to choose the most important element in an author’s platform, what would it be?
AB: A website. There’s nothing cooler than logging on to your favorite author’s website and seeing everything they’re involved in: their books, their upcoming events, recent activities, their blog…you get the picture.
TR: Absolutely, and I couldn’t agree more Now, what mistakes have you made in regards to publishing and marketing your work, and what will you do differently in the future?
AB: I didn’t get the word out enough about my books. Over the last couple of months, I’ve started to advertise it more across my social networking boards. In the future, I will do this starting before the book is published.
TR: Timing is everything, isn’t it? Do you have an idea for your next book?
AB: *laughing* I’m already editing book 3, have a concept for book 4, and am working on the first draft of another YA fantasy, not related to “The Chosen.”
TR: Okay, okay. I’m ready for a nap. Andrea, I really enjoyed having you. Thanks so much.
AB: I had fun! Thanks, Thomas…
TR: There you be, folks. Just a little bit about a very busy Andrea Buginsky and her books. Do yourself a favor – go out and get one or three today!
Tune in tomorrow, when I interview Hunter S. Jones, author of “Fables of the Reconstruction“. Be there!
Click on the cover to get it on Amazon!
Book Description:
During a time of celebration for The Chosen, a mysterious force appears on Phantasma, threatening to destroy Nature and all of her creatures. Will The Chosen find and defeat this force, and save Nature before it’s too late?
Click on the cover to get it on Amazon!
TR: Good morning, Tina, and welcome.
TT: Good morning, and thanks very much for having me.
TR: So, How old were you when you wrote your first piece?
TT: I was eight.
TR: What was it, and in what genre?
TT: I did my own take on the Good Samaritan of the Bible.
TR: What made you write it?
TT: This was one of my favourite stories of the Bible and I wanted to put a modern twist on it.
TR:What have you written since then?
TT: Oh my, this would be a long answer, since it has been 30 years since my first story.
But while I write in different genres, all the genres have a common theme, drama that always has a life lesson in the end. Currently I am staying with my supernatural theme after Destiny of the Vampire, this time with a witch who has the power to heal, heart, body and soul.
TR:What was the inspiration for your current book?
TT: I love vampires, particularly the Vampire Diaries/Twilight type, but I felt the market was being flooded with too many romantic vampires, so I decided to take the vampire, make him/her more human by having them deal with dark, debilitating secrets with all too human means, through addiction.
TR: Tell us a little about it, and where it’s available.
TT: Destiny of the Vampire centres around two brothers, Declan and Sebastian St. Clair who after their fishing sank during a vicious storm and watch their father sink with it, they wash up onto a deserted island where they meet the leader of the island who turn them into vampires. The brothers escape, and while they are free they travel the world and enjoy their new immortal lives. It is during this time a catastrophic event forces the brothers to numb out the pain of this event with human addictions. These addictions force them into trouble with the law, where they are sentenced to rehab. In rehab they are reunited with a woman(their therapist) from their past who helps them confront the pain and to heal from it. However, just as they think they find happiness, the leader of the island finds them and threatens to destroy them.
My book is available through three main websites Amazon, Barnes and Noble and the publisher Createspace I have links to all three on my website: http://ttraverse.wix.com/tinas-tales#!home/mainPage
TR: Is there a particular place or setting where you get your writing ideas?
TT: No, my ideas can come to be anywhere. In the living room while watching tv, in a dream, outside while playing with my boys. I even had another idea last night in the shower!
TR: What made you choose either traditional or independent publishing?
I chose indépendent publishing because after so many years of wanting to see my work in print and not getting anywhere with traditional publishing I gave up trying, though I never stopped writing. However, the desire for seeing my words in print never wavered so I decided to go with independent publishing to not only see my work in print but to share my stories with everyone and to truly become a writer.
TR: If you had to choose the most important element in an author’s platform, what would it be?
TT: The most important element in an author’s platform would be making sure that the reader is getting transported into a tale that they can truly get lost in, escape to. Become so engrossed with the story and the characters that it stays with them and maybe take away something good and positive.
TR: What mistakes have you made in regards to publishing and marketing your work, and what will you do differently in the future?
TT: This is my first experience with this so, the mistakes I made are plenty. First though I had an experienced editor friend of mine to edit the book, I did not have anyone else to beta read it to get what he may have missed, or especially what I did. By doing this I also left a few plot holes in the story that left certain sections thin. As for marketing while I had plenty of pre-orders locally, I am still navigating the different marketing methods, such as social media to properly market my book. In the future, now that I am apart of an excellent large circle writer group, where I take away large amounts of advice from experienced writers,who are in the same boat as me, I will use these resources to properly edit and polish my work and to properly market it.
TR: Do you have an idea for your next book?
TT: I have seven different story lines right now that are in different stages, that I am really excited about. For example I am now beginning to revisit a horror story that I wrote based on local folklore, to publish once it is all clean and shiny.
TR: Thanks Tina, and good luck with your book’s success. There you have it, friends. A bit of a glimpse into the writing life of Tina Traverse.
Tomorrow, tune in for my author interview with Brad Fleming. Don’t miss it!
