Author Spotlight on Joseph G. Langen
Full Name: Joseph G. Langen
City: Batavia
State: NY
Country: USA
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country?: There are very few writers in Genesee County, Western New York. I am glad to be counted in their number.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: The style of John Updike and they way he uses words and phrases. Also the many people I have met personally and professionally as a psychologist.
Tell us why you write the genre(s) that you write?: I have written fiction, memoir and inspiration. My goal in writing is to help readers be more aware of themselves and their impact on others.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: : I am editing for publication my second novel, Marital Property. My next project is a book of reflections for teens, Commonsense Wisdom for Teens.
Current Books: Commonsense Wisdom for Everyday Life, Young Man of the Cloth, The Pastor's Inferno.
Website: www.commonsense-wisdom.com
Email address: jlangen@commonsense-wisdom.com
City: Batavia
State: NY
Country: USA
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country?: There are very few writers in Genesee County, Western New York. I am glad to be counted in their number.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: The style of John Updike and they way he uses words and phrases. Also the many people I have met personally and professionally as a psychologist.
Tell us why you write the genre(s) that you write?: I have written fiction, memoir and inspiration. My goal in writing is to help readers be more aware of themselves and their impact on others.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: : I am editing for publication my second novel, Marital Property. My next project is a book of reflections for teens, Commonsense Wisdom for Teens.
Current Books: Commonsense Wisdom for Everyday Life, Young Man of the Cloth, The Pastor's Inferno.
Website: www.commonsense-wisdom.com
Email address: jlangen@commonsense-wisdom.com
Author Spotlight on Lisa Logan
Full Name: Lisa Logan
City: Redlands
State: CA
Country: USA
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City State or Country?: There's such a rich history and beauty here that I am not only proud to find my writing desk here, I've set two novels near my town thus far and plan to do more.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: Love of a good story, for writing fiction is a great deal like reading it. I get to experience new stories and characters, with the side benefit of getting to have a hand in the results. Sometimes.
Tell us why you write the genres that you write ?: Though the genres in my work vary, there is almost always a romance element--either in overriding theme or subplot. There's something quite satisfying to me about taking a romance arc and bringing something new and unique to it each time, and there are few times in a person's life that can throw them into such a whirl as falling in love. It's a fun place to meet a character, then turn their world upside down.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: I've got two in progress: In THE WICCANING, Justine is pregnant after a night of ill-advised--and unbelievably powerful--passion. Convinced a curse caused her string of miscarriages, she turns to the last place she ever dared to protect her unborn child. ISLAND SEDUCTION is part two of a novella series. On a Fantasy-Island-style resort, Love and Lust caters to--and meddles in--the affairs of guests and staff alike, in order to prove whose powers are greater.I also have three books under consideration by publishers: IMMORAL MAGIC--A love spell goes awry between a witch and farmer, who must fight off their false passion while uniting against darkness as vampires invade their small coastal town. TWELVE STEPS TO MURDER--A serial killer stalks members of an AA support group....or is it just Cassie's refusal to believe the truth about her illness? SUITE SEDUCTION--First in the novella series. Julietta agrees to a weekend getaway to try and rekindle romance with her ex, then accidentally finds the passion of a lifetime--in the arms of a total stranger.
Current books: A Grand Seduction, Visions
Website Link: http://lisalogan.net
Email address: writerlisalogan@verizon.net
City: Redlands
State: CA
Country: USA
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City State or Country?: There's such a rich history and beauty here that I am not only proud to find my writing desk here, I've set two novels near my town thus far and plan to do more.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: Love of a good story, for writing fiction is a great deal like reading it. I get to experience new stories and characters, with the side benefit of getting to have a hand in the results. Sometimes.
Tell us why you write the genres that you write ?: Though the genres in my work vary, there is almost always a romance element--either in overriding theme or subplot. There's something quite satisfying to me about taking a romance arc and bringing something new and unique to it each time, and there are few times in a person's life that can throw them into such a whirl as falling in love. It's a fun place to meet a character, then turn their world upside down.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: I've got two in progress: In THE WICCANING, Justine is pregnant after a night of ill-advised--and unbelievably powerful--passion. Convinced a curse caused her string of miscarriages, she turns to the last place she ever dared to protect her unborn child. ISLAND SEDUCTION is part two of a novella series. On a Fantasy-Island-style resort, Love and Lust caters to--and meddles in--the affairs of guests and staff alike, in order to prove whose powers are greater.I also have three books under consideration by publishers: IMMORAL MAGIC--A love spell goes awry between a witch and farmer, who must fight off their false passion while uniting against darkness as vampires invade their small coastal town. TWELVE STEPS TO MURDER--A serial killer stalks members of an AA support group....or is it just Cassie's refusal to believe the truth about her illness? SUITE SEDUCTION--First in the novella series. Julietta agrees to a weekend getaway to try and rekindle romance with her ex, then accidentally finds the passion of a lifetime--in the arms of a total stranger.
Current books: A Grand Seduction, Visions
Website Link: http://lisalogan.net
Email address: writerlisalogan@verizon.net
Author Spotlight on J.R. Lindermuth
Name: J.R. Lindermuth
City: Shamokin
State: PA
Country: USA
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City State or Country?: Hopefully I'll entertain (and, maybe, even educate on some levels) my readers.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: My grandfather was a storyteller and I guess it's in the genes. I was also influenced early on by my father's library and his willingness to let me explore its contents.
Tell us why you write the genres that you write?: My favorite genre is the mystery. I've always been fascinated by mysteries, both natural and unnatural.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: I've just finished a historical novel dealing with the clash between the Irish and other nationalities in Pennsylvania's anthracite coal region and I'm now working on the fourth in my Sticks Hetrick mystery series.
Current books: The Hetrick mystery series: Something In Common; Cruel Cuts and Corruption's Child. Schlussel's Woman; St. Hubert's Stag and The Accidental Spy
Website Link: http://jlind11.tripod.com
Email address: john.lindermuth@verizon.net
City: Shamokin
State: PA
Country: USA
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City State or Country?: Hopefully I'll entertain (and, maybe, even educate on some levels) my readers.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: My grandfather was a storyteller and I guess it's in the genes. I was also influenced early on by my father's library and his willingness to let me explore its contents.
Tell us why you write the genres that you write?: My favorite genre is the mystery. I've always been fascinated by mysteries, both natural and unnatural.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: I've just finished a historical novel dealing with the clash between the Irish and other nationalities in Pennsylvania's anthracite coal region and I'm now working on the fourth in my Sticks Hetrick mystery series.
Current books: The Hetrick mystery series: Something In Common; Cruel Cuts and Corruption's Child. Schlussel's Woman; St. Hubert's Stag and The Accidental Spy
Website Link: http://jlind11.tripod.com
Email address: john.lindermuth@verizon.net
Author Spotlight on Behcet Kaya
Full Name: Behcet Kaya
City: Thousand Oaks
State: California
Country: USA
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City State or Country: I am proud to be a dual citizen of both the USA and Turkey and proud to have published a novel in which I could use the background of both countries.
What or who inspired you to become a writer: My mother, who is both a story teller and a poet.
Tell us why you write the genres that you write: Fiction is a liberating genre. I can enhance my interesting characters with unlimited possibilites and situations, but still use the backdrop of real places and events.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future: I am currently working on a sequel to Voice of Conscience as well as another fiction novel based on a naval officer.
Current books: Voice of Conscience
Website Link: www.behcetkaya.com
Email address: bkaya1@verizon.net
City: Thousand Oaks
State: California
Country: USA
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City State or Country: I am proud to be a dual citizen of both the USA and Turkey and proud to have published a novel in which I could use the background of both countries.
What or who inspired you to become a writer: My mother, who is both a story teller and a poet.
Tell us why you write the genres that you write: Fiction is a liberating genre. I can enhance my interesting characters with unlimited possibilites and situations, but still use the backdrop of real places and events.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future: I am currently working on a sequel to Voice of Conscience as well as another fiction novel based on a naval officer.
Current books: Voice of Conscience
Website Link: www.behcetkaya.com
Email address: bkaya1@verizon.net
