Tag: xchyler
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The Quiet Sister
with Neve Talbot, author of “West End” Today, I am walking with a close friend. I only met her a few weeks ago, but when I did, I loved her instantly. She is one of those people that “fits” wherever she goes. I do not mean she is a social butterfly; she is really very…
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Vengeance is mine, saith the Captain
with Scott E. Tarbet, author of “Nautilus Redux” Today, I walked for miles, treasure hunting. I was rewarded when I reached the house of a Mr. Ned Land, whose riches are in his own life story: for his life intersects with the with the lives of both Captain Nemo and Professor Arronax. I have waited long weeks to talk to Mr.…
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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.…