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Author Outtakes: Stephen J. Sweeney
I am here today with Stephen J. Sweeney, author of the Battle for the Solar System series. Hi Stephen. Tell us a little about yourself.
SS: My name is Stephen J Sweeney, and I’m a science fiction writer from England. I currently live in London and work as an IT contractor. I’ve been writing off and on all my life, but only recently decided to look into the commercial aspect of it. I’ve enjoyed the journey so far – there are certainly some interesting characters and people to be met, and the writing community is surprisingly warm and open.
JR: So far you have released two books in this series, The Honour of the Knights and The Third Side. What does the future look like for the series?
Author Outtakes: Richard Herley
I am here today with Richard Herley, author of The Drowning, The Tide Mill, Refuge, The Penal Colony, and The Pagans trilogy. Hi Richard. Tell us a little about yourself.
RH: Hi, Jairus, and thank you very much for the invitation. I was born in 1950, in a market town about 20 miles north-west of central London, went to school locally and then on to Sussex University, where I studied biology. On the eve of my final exams I decided I didn’t want to be a scientist, but a professional writer. I worked a variety of jobs while trying to learn the craft, finishing a couple of execrable novels which are now hidden in my loft. In 1975 I had the idea of writing an historical thriller, set in Victorian times, but was intimidated by the research needed. So I kept going further and further back. Finally I reached the Stone Age. Since I knew a fair bit about the natural world, I was in business: The Stone Arrow was my first published novel.
Author Outtakes: James Everington
Today I am here with James Everington, author of First Time Buyers, Feed the Enemy, The Shelter and The Other Room. Welcome, James. Please tell us a little about yourself and your career.
JE: Well, I’m a writer from Nottingham in the UK. I mainly write short horror fiction – if you’ve read stories by Ramsey Campbell or Thomas Ligotti you’ll know what I’m aiming for, although whether I’ve hit the mark is another question.
I’ve had a number of stories published in small-press magazines, but the main place you can find my work is the self-published collection The Other Room.
JR: What attracted you to the horror genre?
JE: It’s my dad’s fault probably. Certainly it was him who handed me a copy of Salem’s Lot at an impressionable age. My dad’s bookshelves were always sagging under the weight of books (still are, actually) so I was always pestering him for something to read as a kid.
JR: I recently read your short story First Time Buyers. I must say it had some creepy imagery. What inspired you to write this short?
Author Outtakes: Kevis Hendrickson
I’m here today with Kevis Hendrickson, the first author to appear twice in Author Outtakes! Kevis, the reason I wanted to do another interview with you is because I am very impressed with your new work. Describe your progression as an author over the past year.
KH: My journey as a writer has been quite interesting. One of the biggest changes in my approach to my career is a renewed focus on the craft of writing. I’m spending much more time studying and reading than I have in years. I’ve made it a point to raise my game and strengthen the weaker areas of my writing.
Part of this process involved finding a new editor who has the chops to take my writing to the next level. In the past, I made the mistake of ignoring my editors to my own detriment. But my new editor is putting me through my paces. I’ve been forced to eat a bit of humble pie under her tutelage, and have gained an appreciation of just how far I have to go to become an elite writer.
Author Outtakes: Patrick Greene
I am here today with author Patrick Greene who is one of the authors in the upcoming short story book, The Endlands.
Author Outtakes: Stephen Knight
I am here today with Stephen Knight, author of The Gathering Dead. Tell us a little about yourself and your book.
Author Outtakes: Delphine Pontvieux
Today I am here with Delphine Pontvieux, author of Estimated Time of Arrest and someone who has experience in the music and entertainment industry. Tell us a little about yourself and your work.
Author Outtakes: T.L. Wood
I am here today with author T.L. Wood, creator of the Eldohr Adventures trilogy.
Author Outtakes: Jordan Benoit
Jordan Benoit is co-author of the Legends in Time series here today with the publisher of Hobbes End Publishing, Jairus Reddy.
Author Outtakes: Christine Amsden
Today I am talking with Christine Amsden, author of The Immortality Virus.
Author Outtakes: Chris Condeleo
I am here today with children’s author Chris Condeleo, winner of the Silver Quill award for Gasgeil’s Bravery.
Author Outtakes: Kevis Hendrickson
I am here today with Kevis Hendrickson, a young adult author who has made quite a name for himself in the industry. Tell everyone a little about yourself and your work.
Author Outtakes: Brian Rathbone
I am here today with author Brian Rathbone, creator of the World of Godsland fantasy series.
Author Outtakes: Jennifer Chapman
JR: I am here today with Jennifer Chapman, whose short story, Best BBQ on the Interstate, is included in the anthology, The Endlands.
Author Outtakes: Stephanie Campbell
JR: I am with Stephanie Campbell for this month’s Author Outtakes. Tell me a little about yourself and your projects.
Author Outtakes: Patrick Greene
I am here today with author Patrick Greene who is one of the authors in the upcoming short story book, The Endlands.
Author Outtakes: Craig Wessel
I am here today with author Craig Wessel whose story Loose Ends is included in the upcoming book called The Endlands.
Author Outtakes: Christina Estabrook
I am here today with author Christina Estabrook. Her short story, Glass Prison, is included in the upcoming book The Endlands.
JR: Christina, please tell us a little about yourself and your work.
Author Outtakes: Lisette Brodey
I am here today interviewing author Lisette Brodey about her books and her take on the publishing industry. She has published Crooked Moon and Squalor, New Mexico.
JR: Hey Lisette, you have published two books thus far and currently working on the third. Which one was your favorite to write and why?