Tag Archives: speculative fiction

Interview with Wheatland Press Publisher Deb Layne

Writers aren’t the only people out there who have pets that help them work! I recently sat down with publisher Deb Layne from Wheatland Press. Deb and I share an interest in health — she’s the person who pointed out the recent Airborne lawsuit that I wrote about in the Health Blog. Aimee: What kind of things do you publish? (Genre, subject matter, themes, what have you.) Deb: Wheatland Press specializes in science fiction and fantasy short story collections and anthologies, although I have a couple of novels in the works. Aimee: What kind of things do you read for … Continue reading →

Interview with the YA and Speculative Fiction Diva Lisa Mantchev

Many of my writer friends have been gracious enough to agree to an interview here about their pets, families, and lives. In case you missed it, my first target was Jay Lake and my second target was Jim C. Hines. Next up is the divine Miz Lisa Mantchev. I had the pleasure of attending a writing retreat with her last spring and she is absolutely a fun, funny, wonderful person. It just so happens that she’s also a phenomenal writer with her first novel (of a trilogy) coming out in 2009. Aimee: What kind of things do you write about? … Continue reading →

Interview With Laugh-Out-Loud Funny Fantasy Author Jim C. Hines

The next victim… I mean friend… in my speculative fiction writer series is Jim C. Hines. Jim’s written some amazingly funny fantasy tales told from the other side — the main character is a goblin, usually considered a bad guy in that type of story. His first two goblin books made me laugh out loud, and the third one (just recently released) is sure to follow suit. I can’t wait to read it! In the meantime, Jim was kind enough to chat about writing, animals, and family. Aimee: What kind of things do you write about? (Genre, subject matter, themes, … Continue reading →

Interview: Award Winning Science Fiction and Fantasy Author Jay Lake

One thing I love about being a writer is getting to know other writers. And I have met some wonderful people and made some wonderful friends in the last few years! My writer friend Jay Lake is an amazing person. He’s won the John W. Campbell Award for best new science fiction and/or fantasy writer. He’s got a list of publications that’s about a mile long. And he graciously agreed to an interview about his writing and the animals in his life. Aimee: What kind of things do you write about? Jay: I mostly write speculative fiction — fantasy, science … Continue reading →

Author Interview – Linda Paulson Adams: The Driving Force

Thank you for joining us for our fifth and final installment of our interview with author Linda Paulson Adams. If you missed parts one, two, three, or four, click on these links. Linda, is there a message or a driving force behind your work, or any common themes that run throughout? Hmm. I’ve always had an innate need to write. Where it comes from or why I have it, I can’t say exactly, but it seems to be an integrated part of my soul. I could have recurring themes, I imagine, but that’s more for the literary critics to deconstruct … Continue reading →

Author Interview – Linda Paulson Adams: Motherhood and Inspiration

Thank you for joining us for the fourth installment of our conversation with author Linda Paulson Adams. If you missed parts one, two or three, click on these links to get caught up. Linda, I know you’re a busy mom. How many children do you have? Six. Three boys and three girls, ranging from ages sixteen to five. That means two in high school, one in middle school, two in elementary, and one in preschool. Busy. How do you balance motherhood and writing, art, and all the other things you do? Ah, the age-old question of balance. As a Christian, … Continue reading →

Author Interview – Linda Paulson Adams: Thoughts on Creativity

Thank you for joining us for part three of our author interview with Linda Paulson Adams. If you’d like to read part one or two, click on these links. Linda, we’ve been discussing your End Times novels. I wonder, do you have other novels planned for the future? Yes, a few. I have both a fantasy novel and a mainstream women’s fiction manuscript on my back burner. I’ll always be writing something. But as a storyteller, I’m interested in exploring all the various mediums–short stories, novels, plays, songs, film. I expect my work to evolve over time, both in content … Continue reading →

Author Interview – Linda Paulson Adams, Part Two

Thank you for joining us for part two of our interview with author Linda Paulson Adams. If you missed part one, click here. Linda, when we left off yesterday, we had just learned about your speculative fiction series which takes place at during the End Times of the world. How did you get the idea for this series? The main character is Alyssa Stark, a young woman from a challenging family background. I wrote one chapter (which appears near the end of Prodigal Journey), which includes a scene where Alyssa is healed from an injury by an apparent miracle. I … Continue reading →

Author Interview – Linda Paulson Adams

Our featured author today is Linda Paulson Adams. Linda, thank you so much for joining us. How many novels have you written and what are they about? I have two novels out out so far, the first two parts of a trilogy, “Prodigal Journey” and “Refining Fire.” It’s an epic story set during the final days (Last Days, or End Times) before the Second Coming of Christ. The third volume is in the works. When can we expect to see that elusive third book? It’s been a long haul, hasn’t it? I’m still working on the rough manuscript, actually, but … Continue reading →

The Believer – Stephanie Black

Imagine the end times of the world. America has divided itself in two, and the new portion, where our story takes place, is appropriately called New America. Everything is closely monitored. There is no crime, for everyone is watched and anyone who tries a criminal action is dealt with. Everything is equal and it’s all perfect, except for one thing – there is no freedom. It is, in essence, a land that exactly mirrors the existence Satan would have had for us – no choices, with everyone doing exactly as they should all the time. Ian Roshek is a history … Continue reading →