Category Archives: Interviews

Come read my interviews with authors and other interesting people.

Review: License to Ensorcell by Katharine Kerr

Author: Katharine Kerr Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated Print Date: February 01, 2011 ISBN-13: 9780756406561 Details: 336 pages | Paperback | $7.99 ~ One thing is clear in License to Ensorcell, we’re not in Deverry any longer. Katharine Kerr, bestselling … Continue reading

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Horror Literature and the Monster Under the Bed: An Interview with Christopher Golden

Like many of the creatures that define the genre, horror refuses to die. Some might even say that it’s fighting tooth and nail from going gently into that good night. I for one am glad that horror has a seemingly … Continue reading

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Behind the Literary Curtain: An Interview with Five Writers’ Assistants

Catherine Asaro, Neil Gaiman, Charlaine Harris, Nancy Holder, and Stephen King have more in common than just being great writers. They all have assistants working behind the scenes to make sure that schedules are met, calls are returned, travel is … Continue reading

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New Writer Spotlight: Kat Howard

Continuing the New Writer Spotlight series, Underwords is pleased to present Kat Howard. With some impressive sales in her first year of publication, Howard is attracting quite a bit of attention. You can find her online at strangeink.blogspot.com and @KatWithSword … Continue reading

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New Writer Spotlight: Eljay Daly

Underwords’ first New Writer Spotlight features Eljay Daly. With several professional level short story sales to her credit, Daly is a writer you will want to know and read. We are proud to introduce you to Daly, her work, and … Continue reading

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Fans Keeping the Buffyverse Alive: An Interview with Shiai Mata, founder of SlayerLit

Fandom comes in all different shapes and sizes. For some it’s simply picking up the latest novel from your favorite author or tuning in for the next episode of your favorite television show. For others like me, it’s inviting your … Continue reading

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2011 Publishers Round Table

Welcome to 2011, a new year in publishing for fantasy and science fiction! The big questions for 2011 are: How did 2010 go? and What should we look for in 2011? The 2011 Publishers Round Table explores these questions are … Continue reading

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On Writing Adaptations: An Interview with Graphic Novel Writer/Publisher Chris Ryall

In 2008, I was halfway through the Stonecoast MFA program, which meant it was time to tackle the research project. My research paper was focused on the art of adapting story between different story forms and identifying the general principles … Continue reading

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Science Fiction Mysteries: An Interview with Jack McDevitt

A couple of years ago, I was looking for some new science fiction to read. So, I went to Borders Books and scoured the shelves, considering dozens of books, reading the backs, looking at the covers, and putting most of … Continue reading

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Lightning Strikes: An Interview with Science Fiction Writer Joe Haldeman

Science fiction writer Joe Haldeman is a writer’s writer. He’s one of the people other writers go to when they want to learn more about the literary craft. While it is not uncommon to find a science fiction writer teaching … Continue reading

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