Author Spotlight on Anne Rogers
Full Name: Anne Rogers
City: Robertstown
State: SA
Country: Australia
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country?: I am inspired to write by our late local celebrity writer Colin Milton Thiele AC who died in 2007 at the age of 84. He wrote over a 100 books many of them children's novels, one of which 'Storm Boy' was made into a movie.
I knew him personally and I wanted to be like him. I do not consider pride to come into my writing I am humble to be able to have the time to write.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: Apart from Colin's influence my mother and father encouraged me as a child and I have been writing stories all my life.
Tell us why you write the genre(s) that you write?: I have always been a fan of science fiction and fantasy all my life. I have all the best sci-fi movies in my movie collection and I'm constantly getting new ones. I also love children's picture books and love illustrating my own children's stories.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: I am working on a new science fiction novel called R.A.T.S. which stands for Race Around The Sun it is about a space race that has no rules and anything can happen, such as murder, hostage taking, and sabotage. I am also working on a new children's picture book.
I also do book printing for Australian Lulu's and the Australian authors that need print on demand books. www.arwdh.net/bookprintingbinding
I am also a web designer and web host www.annerogerswebdesignhosting.net
Current Books: The Magic Rainbow (Science Fiction)
Mission 14 (Science Fiction)
River Crossing (Science Fiction)
The Fatal Planet (Science Fiction)
Renewal (Science Fiction/Fantasy)
No More Diets (Health Book)
The Shift Worker (Poetry)
Sooty Wooty is a Cat (Children's Picture Book)
Prince and the Apple Tree (Children's Picture Book)
Captain Dan and Sailor Sam (Children's Picture Book)
The Legend of the Sun Kitten (Children's Picture Book)
Website: For all my books www.annerogersbooks.com
Email address: jadzia1994@lizzy.com.au
City: Robertstown
State: SA
Country: Australia
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country?: I am inspired to write by our late local celebrity writer Colin Milton Thiele AC who died in 2007 at the age of 84. He wrote over a 100 books many of them children's novels, one of which 'Storm Boy' was made into a movie.
I knew him personally and I wanted to be like him. I do not consider pride to come into my writing I am humble to be able to have the time to write.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: Apart from Colin's influence my mother and father encouraged me as a child and I have been writing stories all my life.
Tell us why you write the genre(s) that you write?: I have always been a fan of science fiction and fantasy all my life. I have all the best sci-fi movies in my movie collection and I'm constantly getting new ones. I also love children's picture books and love illustrating my own children's stories.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: I am working on a new science fiction novel called R.A.T.S. which stands for Race Around The Sun it is about a space race that has no rules and anything can happen, such as murder, hostage taking, and sabotage. I am also working on a new children's picture book.
I also do book printing for Australian Lulu's and the Australian authors that need print on demand books. www.arwdh.net/bookprintingbinding
I am also a web designer and web host www.annerogerswebdesignhosting.net
Current Books: The Magic Rainbow (Science Fiction)
Mission 14 (Science Fiction)
River Crossing (Science Fiction)
The Fatal Planet (Science Fiction)
Renewal (Science Fiction/Fantasy)
No More Diets (Health Book)
The Shift Worker (Poetry)
Sooty Wooty is a Cat (Children's Picture Book)
Prince and the Apple Tree (Children's Picture Book)
Captain Dan and Sailor Sam (Children's Picture Book)
The Legend of the Sun Kitten (Children's Picture Book)
Website: For all my books www.annerogersbooks.com
Email address: jadzia1994@lizzy.com.au
Author Spotlight on Tabitha Robin
Full Name: Tabitha Robin
City: Calhoun
State: Georgia
Country: USA
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country?: I love being a writer because I have what I think to be original and fresh to give to the world. Not many people write a story quite like I have written.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: My husband encouraged me to get my work published. I have always enjoyed writing.
Tell us why you write the genre(s) that you write?: Because It is something I would love to read.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: I am working on a fictional trilogy. I have finished the first book and now am working on the next one.
Current Books:
Website: http://www.tabitha-robin.com
Email address: info@tabitha-robin.com
City: Calhoun
State: Georgia
Country: USA
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country?: I love being a writer because I have what I think to be original and fresh to give to the world. Not many people write a story quite like I have written.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: My husband encouraged me to get my work published. I have always enjoyed writing.
Tell us why you write the genre(s) that you write?: Because It is something I would love to read.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: I am working on a fictional trilogy. I have finished the first book and now am working on the next one.
Current Books:
Website: http://www.tabitha-robin.com
Email address: info@tabitha-robin.com
Author Spotlight on Pamela S Thibodeaux
Full Name: Pamela S Thibodeaux
City:
State: Louisiana
Country: USA
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City State or Country?: Many people don't understand our Cajun culture - some even believe we are still backwater hicks with no sense of progress or purpose. I am proud to be a Cajun and hope to encourage people to check out all of the talent in our State.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: The initial inspiration to become a writer happened when I was pregnant with my daughter who is now 25 after reading one-too-many "sappy little romances." Not sure if the book was really all that bad or if I just had a hormonal moment, but that was the impetus to start writing.
Tell us why you write the genres that you write?: I write Inspirational "with an Edge!" romantic/women's fiction and creative non-fiction.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: I am currently editing the 4th installment in my Tempered series as well as my debut women's fiction novel. Both are due out this year (2008).
Current books: Tempered Hearts, Tempered Dreams, Tempered Fire, The Inheritance, Cathy's Angel (short), Choices (short), A Hero for Jessica (short)
Website Link: http://www.pamelathibodeaux.com
Email address: pthib-7@centurytel.net
City:
State: Louisiana
Country: USA
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City State or Country?: Many people don't understand our Cajun culture - some even believe we are still backwater hicks with no sense of progress or purpose. I am proud to be a Cajun and hope to encourage people to check out all of the talent in our State.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: The initial inspiration to become a writer happened when I was pregnant with my daughter who is now 25 after reading one-too-many "sappy little romances." Not sure if the book was really all that bad or if I just had a hormonal moment, but that was the impetus to start writing.
Tell us why you write the genres that you write?: I write Inspirational "with an Edge!" romantic/women's fiction and creative non-fiction.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: I am currently editing the 4th installment in my Tempered series as well as my debut women's fiction novel. Both are due out this year (2008).
Current books: Tempered Hearts, Tempered Dreams, Tempered Fire, The Inheritance, Cathy's Angel (short), Choices (short), A Hero for Jessica (short)
Website Link: http://www.pamelathibodeaux.com
Email address: pthib-7@centurytel.net
Pamela S Thibodeaux's Books
"Inspirational with an Edge!"
"Inspirational with an Edge!"
Author Spotlight on Anthony Toro
Full Name: Anthony ToroCity: Tucson
State: Arizona
Country: United States
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country? Aside from the obvious fact that I am proud to be born and raised in America, I am hopeful to shine a light on the natural beauty of the Southern United States. There are references throughout my story promoting the magnificence of Southern Arizona, from the picturesque sunsets to the intensity of the climate changes in and around Tucson.
What or who inspired you to become a writer? The biggest inspiration to writing has been my parents, wife and children. My parents always taught me to reach for my dreams as anything is possible. My wife has provided me with the love, support and motivation to stay the course, and my children have provided me with the motivation to deliver this important message of Internet stalking. I started this novel roughly nine years ago and my desire to impart to my kids the importance of finishing what you start made it that much more necessary to pursue publishing my work.
Tell us why you write the genre(s) that you write? I have always enjoyed the potential that exists within any fictional suspense/thriller novel. A good suspense/thriller will challenge the reader's mind, creating the opportunity to become a part of the writer's work. From character traits to visual images, the story can be transformed into a more personal description ultimately providing the invested reader to become absorbed and desiring to read more, which is what every writer aspires to create.
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 another fictional suspense/thriller called "The Insured". The Insured centers on a young and talented up-and-coming executive, Del Miller, who works for one of the nation's largest Health Maintenance Organizations. Blinded by his personal drive to impress senior management at Premium Health Insurance, Del stumbles upon corporate corruption and the homicide of a business associate. As the murder plot unravels, Del finds himself caught in the middle and forced to risk everything he has worked for to save his family and his own life.
Current Books: Web of Deceit
Website: http://www.amazon.com/web-deceit-anthony-toro/dp/1434835812
Email address: Tonysoccer1@cox.net
State: Arizona
Country: United States
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country? Aside from the obvious fact that I am proud to be born and raised in America, I am hopeful to shine a light on the natural beauty of the Southern United States. There are references throughout my story promoting the magnificence of Southern Arizona, from the picturesque sunsets to the intensity of the climate changes in and around Tucson.
What or who inspired you to become a writer? The biggest inspiration to writing has been my parents, wife and children. My parents always taught me to reach for my dreams as anything is possible. My wife has provided me with the love, support and motivation to stay the course, and my children have provided me with the motivation to deliver this important message of Internet stalking. I started this novel roughly nine years ago and my desire to impart to my kids the importance of finishing what you start made it that much more necessary to pursue publishing my work.
Tell us why you write the genre(s) that you write? I have always enjoyed the potential that exists within any fictional suspense/thriller novel. A good suspense/thriller will challenge the reader's mind, creating the opportunity to become a part of the writer's work. From character traits to visual images, the story can be transformed into a more personal description ultimately providing the invested reader to become absorbed and desiring to read more, which is what every writer aspires to create.
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 another fictional suspense/thriller called "The Insured". The Insured centers on a young and talented up-and-coming executive, Del Miller, who works for one of the nation's largest Health Maintenance Organizations. Blinded by his personal drive to impress senior management at Premium Health Insurance, Del stumbles upon corporate corruption and the homicide of a business associate. As the murder plot unravels, Del finds himself caught in the middle and forced to risk everything he has worked for to save his family and his own life.
Current Books: Web of Deceit
Website: http://www.amazon.com/web-deceit-anthony-toro/dp/1434835812
Email address: Tonysoccer1@cox.net
Author Spotlight on Ginger Simpson
Full Name: Ginger Simpson
My Input Box 2 City: Castalian Springs
My Input Box 3 State: TN
My Input Box 4 Country: USA
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City State or Country?: I"m proud to be a writer no matter where I hang my hat. It's a personal goal that I set several years ago and I've accomplished far more than I ever thought possible. By the end of July, will have a total of seven full-length novels available.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote books that captivated me as a child and inspired me to try my hand at writing about the same historical period. I love the old west, its characters, its drama.
Tell us why you write the genres that you write?: I've dabbled in most genres. I've written time-travel, romantic suspense, humor, fantasy, erotica, and my favorite, historical romance. I'm not sure why historicals are my favorite because they require much more research, but I guess it's because I love the era about which I write and I always welcome learning more about it.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: I'm working on First Degree Innocence, a story of a woman wrongfully convicted and serving ten years in prison. I hope this will be the story to draw attention from a mainstream publisher. That's the final goal that I set for myself.
Current books?: Prairie Peace; White Heart, Lakota Spirit; Sisters in Time, Beside Myself; Sarah's Journey, Life is a Bowl of Toilets and I Clean Them, Life is a Bowl of Toilets and I Feel Flush.
Website Link: http://www.gingersimpson.com
Email address: mailto:mizging2003@yahoo.com
My Input Box 2 City: Castalian Springs
My Input Box 3 State: TN
My Input Box 4 Country: USA
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City State or Country?: I"m proud to be a writer no matter where I hang my hat. It's a personal goal that I set several years ago and I've accomplished far more than I ever thought possible. By the end of July, will have a total of seven full-length novels available.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote books that captivated me as a child and inspired me to try my hand at writing about the same historical period. I love the old west, its characters, its drama.
Tell us why you write the genres that you write?: I've dabbled in most genres. I've written time-travel, romantic suspense, humor, fantasy, erotica, and my favorite, historical romance. I'm not sure why historicals are my favorite because they require much more research, but I guess it's because I love the era about which I write and I always welcome learning more about it.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: I'm working on First Degree Innocence, a story of a woman wrongfully convicted and serving ten years in prison. I hope this will be the story to draw attention from a mainstream publisher. That's the final goal that I set for myself.
Current books?: Prairie Peace; White Heart, Lakota Spirit; Sisters in Time, Beside Myself; Sarah's Journey, Life is a Bowl of Toilets and I Clean Them, Life is a Bowl of Toilets and I Feel Flush.
Website Link: http://www.gingersimpson.com
Email address: mailto:mizging2003@yahoo.com
Author Spotlight on Carol Shenold
Full Name: Carol Shenold
City: Bethany
State: OK
Country: USA
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City State or Country?: The fact that I always wanted to be a writer and fellow writers from Oklahoma and Texas have helped me continue to carry on, even when it seems to take a long time to publish.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: The books I loved as a child made me want to create books myself and my grandmother who could tell a story better than anyone else in my world. Her imagination was as fertile as my own.
Tell us why you write the genres that you write?: I grew up reading mysteries and fairy tales. I love fantasy and combining fantastic elements with everyday life.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: I'm working on the sequel to my paranormal mystery, "Privy to Murder" and takes place in a small Texas town called Love. Love, Texas is about to come face-to-face with the dark side of their town. I also am working on my Fairy Dust trilogy, Urban Fantasy.
Current books: Privy to Murder, Fairy Dust
Website Link: www.carolshenold.com
Email address: cshenold@cox.net
City: Bethany
State: OK
Country: USA
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City State or Country?: The fact that I always wanted to be a writer and fellow writers from Oklahoma and Texas have helped me continue to carry on, even when it seems to take a long time to publish.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: The books I loved as a child made me want to create books myself and my grandmother who could tell a story better than anyone else in my world. Her imagination was as fertile as my own.
Tell us why you write the genres that you write?: I grew up reading mysteries and fairy tales. I love fantasy and combining fantastic elements with everyday life.
What special projects are you working on now and what books do we have to look forward to in the future?: I'm working on the sequel to my paranormal mystery, "Privy to Murder" and takes place in a small Texas town called Love. Love, Texas is about to come face-to-face with the dark side of their town. I also am working on my Fairy Dust trilogy, Urban Fantasy.
Current books: Privy to Murder, Fairy Dust
Website Link: www.carolshenold.com
Email address: cshenold@cox.net
Author Spotlight on Margaret Jean Tanner
Full Name: Margaret Jean Tanner
City: Melbourne
State: Victoria
Country: Australia
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country?: I am proud to tell the world about my country, particularly the struggles of my pioneering ancestors, through my stories.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: My love of history.
Tell us why you write the genre(s) that you write?: I write mainly historical romance, as they are my passion, but I have written a couple of contemporary romances as well.
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 two books, both set in frontier Australia in the 1860's. I have three novels coming out this year. One from Whiskeycreek Press, two others from The Wild Rose Press. All three are historicals. The Whiskeycreek Press story is the sequel to my just released novel Savage Utopia which is set against a background of transportation of convicts (innocent or otherwise) to the then penal colony of Australia. My historical romances are not the 'fluffy, sweet' type of story. My stories are set against a sometimes harsh and unforgiving climate in an untamed frontier land. My characters endure great hardship and ovecome almost insurmountable hurdles before finding true love.
Website: http://www.margarettanner.com/
Email address: mjljtanner@hotmail.com
Devil's Ridge - Out now - Whiskeycreek Press
Savage Utopia -Out now - Whiskeycreek Press
Stolen Birthright - August, 2008 Whiskeycreek Press
Holly and The Millionaire - Out now - The Wild Rose Press
Cardinal Sin - August 2008 - The Wild Rose Press
Shattered Dreams - September 2008 - The Wild Rose Press
The English Rose - Out now - Enspiren Press
City: Melbourne
State: Victoria
Country: Australia
Tell us what makes you proud to be a writer from your City, State or Country?: I am proud to tell the world about my country, particularly the struggles of my pioneering ancestors, through my stories.
What or who inspired you to become a writer?: My love of history.
Tell us why you write the genre(s) that you write?: I write mainly historical romance, as they are my passion, but I have written a couple of contemporary romances as well.
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 two books, both set in frontier Australia in the 1860's. I have three novels coming out this year. One from Whiskeycreek Press, two others from The Wild Rose Press. All three are historicals. The Whiskeycreek Press story is the sequel to my just released novel Savage Utopia which is set against a background of transportation of convicts (innocent or otherwise) to the then penal colony of Australia. My historical romances are not the 'fluffy, sweet' type of story. My stories are set against a sometimes harsh and unforgiving climate in an untamed frontier land. My characters endure great hardship and ovecome almost insurmountable hurdles before finding true love.
Website: http://www.margarettanner.com/
Email address: mjljtanner@hotmail.com
Devil's Ridge - Out now - Whiskeycreek Press
Savage Utopia -Out now - Whiskeycreek Press
Stolen Birthright - August, 2008 Whiskeycreek Press
Holly and The Millionaire - Out now - The Wild Rose Press
Cardinal Sin - August 2008 - The Wild Rose Press
Shattered Dreams - September 2008 - The Wild Rose Press
The English Rose - Out now - Enspiren Press