As many of you know, I am a multi-genre author, where the story is the motivator not the genre. However, there are some obstacles to this due to the ‘business’ side of writing. Mainly, how to promote myself as opposed to the genre I have written? I have read many...
1. You are continuing Nel Bently's adventures in book four, Heretics. Did you always know where the story would take her from the first book? When I first started out, Travelers was intended to be a standalone dual POV between an archaeologist in current days and the...
I am currently reading The Golem and the Jinni - a wonderful book I would recommend if you like fantasy fiction. I have not come across a golem before so did a little research. I am sure most of us will think of Gollum, the Lord of the Rings character. However, a...
Until 31st July you can grab many of my books from Smashwords at a sale price. https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/mevebarnett As you well know I write in multiple genres, so how do you choose which one to read? There are several options on where you can research...
It is always exciting, as an author, to announce a book launch, an event or a new narrative idea. Today, I can elude to upcoming changes to my current novels. There will be a new cover for Life in Slake Patch - watch this space for the reveal or subscribe to my...
Today I welcome a joint interview with Daivd and Cendrine, authors who collaborate to publish a variety of books and a magazine. Welcome to you both. David Ellis 1. What drew you to poetry? I grew up trying to write spoof lyrics for a lot of...
I'm putting out a call to all book clubs. Would you like me to join you virtually? I have a wide range of novels that I would be happy to discuss - romance, speculative fiction, steampunk, mystery, fantasy. Ask me how I came up with the concept, where my characters...
1. What drew you to write in this genre? Urban fantasy is my favourite genre to read and so if felt natural to write it as well. I’m especially drawn to stories where the supernatural walk among us. I think that’s because I would love to possess those...
What drew you to write in the fantasy genre? It’s what I fell in love with. Ever since I read Lord of the Rings, almost all I have read is fantasy. It’s so imaginative. You can have almost anything happen in them. You can create outlandish worlds that could never...