Author: gingercmann
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Broken Hearts of Crystal
Walking aboard a spaceship with J. Aurel Guay, author of “The Princess of Jasoom” Today, I am in a shipyard. Once again, it is the Victorian era, and once again, I am surrounded by brilliant, impossible machinery. However, unlike my walk with the con artists of The Silver Scams, I am pleased to note that I can be…
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The Golden Stores of Dr. Silvertongue
with M. K. Wiseman, author of “The Silver Scams” Steampunk author M. K. Wiseman, creator of the story “The Silver Scams,” arranges a walk for me with two rather shady characters. I have, upon this occasion, traveled all the way to Holland to speak with a most impressive gentleman who has promised to raise the country above sea…
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Introducing: Author Spotlights
You’ve read their books, maybe you’ve met their characters, but have you ever wanted to talk to your storytellers? I have, and now I am seeking them out. Welcome to my new series of interviews, where I will introduce you to creative minds that you may not have not met anywhere else. I will hold conversations with…
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The Pen and the Samurai Sword
Author: F.M. Longo Fantasy writer of story Naoki no Yōkai (“Naoki’s Yōkai”) talks to me about Japanese mythology. F. M. Longo’s lovable samurai warrior, “Saga Naoki” stars in his latest story, which is part of an ever-growing collection of samurai tales. Mr. Longo is an author, chef, and de facto cultural scholar on everything Japanese. I…
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When a body meets a body of water: Will vs. Brenda
What does a heralded, hooded, pointy-toed Merry Man of Robin Hood’s gang have to do with an Appalachian water ghoul? Absolutely nothing. But that isn’t going to stop one of them from interviewing the other. Thanks to fellow author, Danielle Shipley, my water siren is out again, stalking another man.
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Victoria and the Ancient Evil
A walk before Midnight with Author TC Phillips TC Phillips, author of the story “60 Seconds to Midnight,” gave me a bone-chilling interview with his character, Victoria. . . . or, is it his character Ylana? To be honest, I was sure that I spoke to two young ladies during this walk. It was obvious…
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Air, Water, Sister, Brother
Twin walks at the Dawn of Time with Jodi Milner Author, Jodi Milner, really rocked it for me. I mean, it’s brave of another writer to let me interview a character, but Jodi made a leap of faith, and let some of my characters talk to hers. As it happens, Ms. Milner’s story, “Breath,” graces The Toll of Another Bell, right along…
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My Love, My Heart, My Singer
A walk through Abréal with Danielle Shipley Author, Danielle Shipley, gave me a fascinating interview with her character, Heartsinger. Ms. Shipley tells the story, “Reality as We Know It,” in the fantasy anthology, The Toll of Another Bell. Two companions leave a tortured life in a dream world to make a new life in the “real” world of London. The world Ms.…
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The “Real” Murph
A walk on the roof with Dragonflyers and Author Scott Tarbet Rather than “walk,” perhaps it is more appropriate to call this a “dragonflight.” Author Scott E. Tarbet told the story, “The Year of No Foals,” in the fantasy anthology, The Toll of Another Bell. This was where he introduced me to his character, Murphy Hargreaves. I begged Scott to…
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Jump inside the book
Announcing: Character Walks What if you could jump into a book, and talk with someone who is there? That’s what I’m doing in my new series, Character Walks. You’ve read the story once, from one perspective. I want to go into the books, and talk to the people in them. These authors are bravely passing…