Author Spotlight on Peter Mark May
Full Name: Peter Mark May
City: Hersham
State: Surrey
Country: England, UK
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country?: Interesting question. I'm proud to be English, but where I come from doesn't really matter, just want to appeal to all types of readers worldwide.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: Strangely the bad horror writers of the late seventies and early eighties, I though if they can publish this rubbish, then can publish my stuff too.
Tell us why you write the genre(s) that you write?: Apart from Lord of the Rings, it's the genre that I normally prefer to read myself.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: My next novel is Kumiho, set during the Korean war. An old soldier is dying of cancer and has one last war story to tell his only grandson, a story that he has never told anyone before. That's being typed up at the moment. Followed by a collection of short stories and then my 3rd novel, which I'm writing at the moment.
Current Books: DEMON
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/darkside6869/index.htm
Email address: Darkside6869@hotmail.com
City: Hersham
State: Surrey
Country: England, UK
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country?: Interesting question. I'm proud to be English, but where I come from doesn't really matter, just want to appeal to all types of readers worldwide.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: Strangely the bad horror writers of the late seventies and early eighties, I though if they can publish this rubbish, then can publish my stuff too.
Tell us why you write the genre(s) that you write?: Apart from Lord of the Rings, it's the genre that I normally prefer to read myself.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: My next novel is Kumiho, set during the Korean war. An old soldier is dying of cancer and has one last war story to tell his only grandson, a story that he has never told anyone before. That's being typed up at the moment. Followed by a collection of short stories and then my 3rd novel, which I'm writing at the moment.
Current Books: DEMON
Website: http://www.freewebs.com/darkside6869/index.htm
Email address: Darkside6869@hotmail.com
Author Spotlight on Nellotie Porter Chastain
Full Name: Nellotie Porter Chastain
City: Mitchell
State: Indiana
Country: USA
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country?: It makes me proud to be a writer, no matter where I live, because my writing has touched many lives so far. It blesses me to hear my readers share things they have experienced while reading my works.At the same time, I cannot be more proud than to be a natural born citizen of this wonderful country, the United States of America.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: Writing has always been in my blood. My father, my family, nature, and my faith inspires me in all of my writing avenues.
Tell us why you write the genre(s) that you write?: Since learning how to read, I have always loved it. My favorite genre to read has always been fiction. I also enjoy biographies and autobiographies. When I write fiction, I become lose in a world where I control what occurs and how it will end.The articles I write deal more with the inspirations of my family, nature, current events, travel destinations, and my faith.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: Under The Kudzu will be published by the end of April. I am presently working on my seventh novel, which is no titled yet. I have a working title, but since the book is in the beginning stages, that title will most likely change.Take Me To The Barn and NaFre's Mountain are my 5th and 6th novels that are in waiting for a publisher.
Current Books:
Website: http://mysite.verizon.net/nellotie
Email address: nellotie@verizon.net
City: Mitchell
State: Indiana
Country: USA
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country?: It makes me proud to be a writer, no matter where I live, because my writing has touched many lives so far. It blesses me to hear my readers share things they have experienced while reading my works.At the same time, I cannot be more proud than to be a natural born citizen of this wonderful country, the United States of America.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: Writing has always been in my blood. My father, my family, nature, and my faith inspires me in all of my writing avenues.
Tell us why you write the genre(s) that you write?: Since learning how to read, I have always loved it. My favorite genre to read has always been fiction. I also enjoy biographies and autobiographies. When I write fiction, I become lose in a world where I control what occurs and how it will end.The articles I write deal more with the inspirations of my family, nature, current events, travel destinations, and my faith.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: Under The Kudzu will be published by the end of April. I am presently working on my seventh novel, which is no titled yet. I have a working title, but since the book is in the beginning stages, that title will most likely change.Take Me To The Barn and NaFre's Mountain are my 5th and 6th novels that are in waiting for a publisher.
Current Books:
Website: http://mysite.verizon.net/nellotie
Email address: nellotie@verizon.net
Author Spotlight on Thomas Palfy
Full Name: Thomas Palfy
City: Vermont (suburb of Melbourne)
State: Victoria
Country: Australia
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country?: I like to think of myself as an "outdoor type" even though I spend quite some time in front of the computer or reading books. I enjoy touring the National Parks of Australia, taking photographs and sharing my experiences with the readers. It is not pride that drives me but love of nature and the urge to communicate.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: Tours with Susan, my wife, were followed with documentation: photos and travel diaries. These diaries were sent to friends as letters. Eventually there was enough material for a book: that is how my first book, "Australian Adventures" was created. This was followed by the photo collection "Images of Australia". I haven't stopped writing since. When searching for material for my photo collection "Captured with the Camera", I came across a copy of an old email. It was written to me by the writer, Stephen Vizinczey. He suggested in it that I should become a travel writer. Since that email was buried under other documents and forgotten for years, I can only say that the inspiration must have been a subconscious one!
Tell us why you write the genre(s) that you write?: By presenting photographs of the Australian countryside and describing the tours, I hope to inspire people to visit the places Susan and I have visited and to get to know and enjoy the scenery, the fauna and the flora.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: : In 2006 my book about Western Australia was published (The West of the West). This was followed in 2007 with the "Hub of Australia and Beyond", illustrations and descriptions of tours to South Australia and the Northern Territory. It is 2008 now and I am working on a book about the Eastern states of Australia, again with many illustrations. This project should be completed well before the end of the year, so then I can start working on the book about Australia from East to West.
Current Books: The West of the West; The Hub of Australia and Beyond; Captured with the Camera; Australian Adventures; Images of Australia and the autobiographical Challenge and Adversity.
Website: : http://www.australiantravelstories.com
Email address: tpalfy7@gmail.com
City: Vermont (suburb of Melbourne)
State: Victoria
Country: Australia
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country?: I like to think of myself as an "outdoor type" even though I spend quite some time in front of the computer or reading books. I enjoy touring the National Parks of Australia, taking photographs and sharing my experiences with the readers. It is not pride that drives me but love of nature and the urge to communicate.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: Tours with Susan, my wife, were followed with documentation: photos and travel diaries. These diaries were sent to friends as letters. Eventually there was enough material for a book: that is how my first book, "Australian Adventures" was created. This was followed by the photo collection "Images of Australia". I haven't stopped writing since. When searching for material for my photo collection "Captured with the Camera", I came across a copy of an old email. It was written to me by the writer, Stephen Vizinczey. He suggested in it that I should become a travel writer. Since that email was buried under other documents and forgotten for years, I can only say that the inspiration must have been a subconscious one!
Tell us why you write the genre(s) that you write?: By presenting photographs of the Australian countryside and describing the tours, I hope to inspire people to visit the places Susan and I have visited and to get to know and enjoy the scenery, the fauna and the flora.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: : In 2006 my book about Western Australia was published (The West of the West). This was followed in 2007 with the "Hub of Australia and Beyond", illustrations and descriptions of tours to South Australia and the Northern Territory. It is 2008 now and I am working on a book about the Eastern states of Australia, again with many illustrations. This project should be completed well before the end of the year, so then I can start working on the book about Australia from East to West.
Current Books: The West of the West; The Hub of Australia and Beyond; Captured with the Camera; Australian Adventures; Images of Australia and the autobiographical Challenge and Adversity.
Website: : http://www.australiantravelstories.com
Email address: tpalfy7@gmail.com
Author Spotlight on Theodocia McLean
Full Name: Theodocia McLean
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Country: USA
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Country: USA
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from North Carolina? Although I was born in Downeast Maine and lived in many states while growing, I am proud to be a writer from North Carolina. As a city goes, Raleigh is one of the cleanest cities that I have ever been in. When I want to escape the city I can either head for the beautiful sandy beaches or lose myself in the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Personally I prefer the mountains. They inspire me as a writer and there is nothing more serene as a mountain hiking trial or golf course. I can to the mountains in the summer to hike and escape into nature in order to free my mind to write or I can visit the mountains in the winter when I am homesick for New England with its winter wonder land. I have no desire to write from any other place than North Carolina, as over thirty three years, it has become a part of me.
What or who inspired you to become a writer? A diligent teacher in the fifth grade introduced me to writing, not just to get through English assignment, but to take flight into another world and escape the hell of the private school that I was living at. I dedicate my love of writing to her and you can read about her and all my experiences in my book, ‘The Stormy Side of Theodocia’.
Tell us why you write the genre(s) that you write? I wrote the first part of my autobiography in my book called, ‘The Stormy Side of Theodocia’. I needed to tell my story, because in my youth no one would listen. This was good therapy for me and I wrote in a way as to just tell my story and let you my reader react with what ever emotions my story stirs. I tried not to relay anger, blame or other emotions. I am set free just by the fact that I have now told my story. I wrote my book, ‘Theodocia’s Heart Songs to share my emotions that have surfaced in the form of poetry through the years. I wrote my book, ‘Time Traveler’s Postscripts-Journal of a Time Traveler in order to share my love of biblical stories and take you my reader back in time to live these stories while in the year 3010 while traveling back in time in a ‘Diamond Pod’. I wrote my book, ‘The Nephilim Phenomenon because I am convinced that what happened in Noah’s Day with the Nephilim is happening today, but in a more sinister way as fallen angels continue to populate this earth with their half breed offspring. I wrote, Birth of a Manuscript, Footprints In My Life Journey (30-day workbook) and Household Property Inventory Workbook as a way to help others. I co-wrote the book, ‘Murder, Secrets and Injustice in a Small Town as a project to do with my wonderful niece Anastasia Cassella-Young. We were separated most of our lives and have only come to know and appreciate each other in adulthood. Together we share the love of writing and plan to write more books together
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future? I am a multi-faceted writer and I am not locked in to one genre. I am working on the second book in my ‘Time Traveler’s series set in the year 3010. I am also working on the second book of the ‘Nephilim Phenomenon which will probably turn into a trilogy. The sequel to ‘The ‘Stormy Side of Theodocia is in works, but won’t be out for a while. I am focusing on my website http://www.thebookattic.us
and http://www.booksinsync.com and http://www.agpress.net with the hopes of helping other new authors and multi-book authors with marketing. I am also working on a couple of new books that I will not name at this time.
and http://www.booksinsync.com and http://www.agpress.net with the hopes of helping other new authors and multi-book authors with marketing. I am also working on a couple of new books that I will not name at this time.
Books:
Birth of a Manuscript -A Guide For New Authors
Footprints In My Life Journey - A 30-Day Workbook To Help Someone With Bi-Polar Illness.
Household Property Inventory Workbook - A Must Have For Renters or Home Owners
Co-Author of - Murder, Secrets and Injustice In A Small Town
The Stormy Side Of Theodocia - Biography
Theodocia’s Heart Song - Poetry
The Nephilim Phenomenon - Is There A Half Breed Living Among Us?
Time Travelers Postscripts - Journal Of A Time Traveler - It Is The Year 3010!
Websites:
http://stores.lulu.com/Theodocia
http://www.thebookattic.us
http://www.booksinsync.com
http://www.agpress.net
Emails: authortheodocia@thebookattic.us mailto:authortheodocia@thebookattic.us
theodociamclean@booksinsync.com mailto:theodociamclean@booksinsync.com
Interview done by Anastasia Cassella Young- Webmaster and Manager of ‘Anastasia’s Book Attic’: www.anastasiasbookattic.com http://www.anastasiasbookattic.com sister site of http://www.thebookattic.us
And http://booksinsync.com
Birth of a Manuscript -A Guide For New Authors
Footprints In My Life Journey - A 30-Day Workbook To Help Someone With Bi-Polar Illness.
Household Property Inventory Workbook - A Must Have For Renters or Home Owners
Co-Author of - Murder, Secrets and Injustice In A Small Town
The Stormy Side Of Theodocia - Biography
Theodocia’s Heart Song - Poetry
The Nephilim Phenomenon - Is There A Half Breed Living Among Us?
Time Travelers Postscripts - Journal Of A Time Traveler - It Is The Year 3010!
Websites:
http://stores.lulu.com/Theodocia
http://www.thebookattic.us
http://www.booksinsync.com
http://www.agpress.net
Emails: authortheodocia@thebookattic.us mailto:authortheodocia@thebookattic.us
theodociamclean@booksinsync.com mailto:theodociamclean@booksinsync.com
Interview done by Anastasia Cassella Young- Webmaster and Manager of ‘Anastasia’s Book Attic’: www.anastasiasbookattic.com http://www.anastasiasbookattic.com sister site of http://www.thebookattic.us
And http://booksinsync.com
Author Spotlight on Donna Pampalone
Full Name: Donna Pampalone
City: Rochester
State: New York
Country: United States of America
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country?: I am proud to be a writer from Rochester, NY where George Eastman created the famous Kodak Film, that has made Hollywood what it is today. I am proud to live in New York State, it is known as the Empire State, the state of Lady Liberty and it is the home of the fabulous Big Apple, New York City.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: I always loved to write, I was not inspired to become a writer ,although everything I write is inspired by something very special.
Tell us why you write the genre(s) that you write?: I really don't have a specific genre. I love to write children's books, I am a novelist, and also a poet. I truly enjoy free lance writing and would love to do more of it, along with more journalism in the future. I just love to write!
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: I am presently in the final editing phases of Book Two in The Adventures of Koco Koala & Friends, The Raging River, and hope to have it published in 2008. Book Three is will follow in the Koco Adventure Series. I hope to complete my novel this year, and I look forward to having it published. In the future, I would like to do more freelance and journalism writing .
Current Books: The Adventures of Koco Koala & Friends, Book One: Cruisin' With Cameron.
Website: www.freewebs.com/dpampalone
Email address: donnamia56@yahoo.com
City: Rochester
State: New York
Country: United States of America
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country?: I am proud to be a writer from Rochester, NY where George Eastman created the famous Kodak Film, that has made Hollywood what it is today. I am proud to live in New York State, it is known as the Empire State, the state of Lady Liberty and it is the home of the fabulous Big Apple, New York City.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: I always loved to write, I was not inspired to become a writer ,although everything I write is inspired by something very special.
Tell us why you write the genre(s) that you write?: I really don't have a specific genre. I love to write children's books, I am a novelist, and also a poet. I truly enjoy free lance writing and would love to do more of it, along with more journalism in the future. I just love to write!
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: I am presently in the final editing phases of Book Two in The Adventures of Koco Koala & Friends, The Raging River, and hope to have it published in 2008. Book Three is will follow in the Koco Adventure Series. I hope to complete my novel this year, and I look forward to having it published. In the future, I would like to do more freelance and journalism writing .
Current Books: The Adventures of Koco Koala & Friends, Book One: Cruisin' With Cameron.
Website: www.freewebs.com/dpampalone
Email address: donnamia56@yahoo.com
