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Myron Edwards
Your Name: Myron Edwards
Genre(s) of your work: Fantasy Fact Fiction
Titles/Year of Published Work(s):
Mistress of the Rock Rockhill Publishing 31/03/2015
Scylla The Revenge Rockhill Publishing 2016 date unknown
Myron was born in 1952 in Orsett, Essex, England, the youngest son of Welsh parents.
Upon leaving school, he went into the travel industry globetrotting as a tour operator and representing airlines for some 30 years. In 1976, Myron began freelance writing for the BBC, in Radio and Television. His credits include The Two Ronnies, Week Endings, The News Huddlines and A Kick up the 80’s.
In 1980, he joined JWT Advertising as a copywriter, writing his first TV commercial within 10 days.
Always artistic and inventive, he created Tubewalking in 1987, a new map concept, that made getting around London easier on foot and which still operates today.
He married Niki, whose family is Greek Cypriot, in 1990 and on a family trip to Cyprus and while visiting Aphrodite’s Rock for the first time the beginnings of his passion to write the story of Mistress of the Rock came to fruition.
Moving permanently to Cyprus in 2005, gave him the opportunity to write, as during this time he worked on campaigns for TV and Radio in an advertising agency in Limassol. The first manuscript of this book was completed in 2007 and released by a local publisher but it had a limited audience yet was well received by those who read it. In 2017 he teamed up with RockHill Publishing that is based in the US, to release a new version of Mistress of the Rock. He has now completed the sequel Scylla, The Revenge and the third part of the story Alpha and Omega completes the trilogy.
Myron has three adult children, two sons and a daughter.
Being an adept creator of short stories, Myron has recently started writing for 5-7 year olds in a very distinctive style.
Why do you write in the genre that you do?
The genre is relevant to the stories that I have created as they encompass, ancient tales set in a contemporary setting.
How has writing changed/altered your life?
I fell into writing when I started contributing to Comedy Programmes in the UK. I was lucky to have my first one-liner joke picked up by “The Two Ronnies“ who at the time were Britain’s best Comedy duo, The joke appeared on their Christmas show and was viewed by some 20 million people. From there my partner Phil Campbell decided we would try other programmes and we wrote for shows like “The News Huddlines” on BBC Radio, “Weekendings”, and I also did some work with BBC Scotland for a Show called “A Kick up the 80’s”
Who are your favorite authors and why?
Much depends on the genre, for horror I would pick Stephen King and James Herbert, for the classics Dickens and Oscar Wilde, but I do have a liking for James Macdonald Fraser who wrote the Flashman series which are based on his adventures after he leaves Rugby school, where he was the villain of the piece in Tom Brown’s School Days. However, in Flashman, he creates wonderful scenarios that blend fiction with fact and he mixes the two in all his stories as Flashman goes from adventure to adventure.
Do you believe that audiobooks are the wave of the future, more of a passing fad, or somewhere in between and why?
Personally, I have never used them though I can see the value of them for certain people.
What have you found to be a good marketing tool? A bad one?
Living on an island in the Mediterranean my market is limited as delivery of books makes exhibitions impractical as the postage is prohibitive, so I am really forced to use online sites, including my own www.myronedwardsbooks.com, I also have a USA publisher which is why book deliveries are so expensive but Rockhill do a first class job in promoting at their own exhibition and fayres. My books are available in E book, Paper back and Hard back. All good book stores can order them. Information can be found on Google for the nearest stores.
Do you believe writing should be censored – that some topics should remain taboo?
A very tricky question? If you censor books you perhaps censor thought, if a book is written to be controversial then it should carry that warning, If the subject is taboo again a warning should be given, the subject is too vast to comprehend, because what do you think qualifies for censorship? It is purely subjective; what one person finds distasteful another may find gratifying. The subject matter is vital in assessing what can be considered worthwhile and what is just written to be controversial.
What is your opinion of Trigger Warnings?
It depends on what the book is about, If it is a book that contains graphic material that could upset some people yes, it would be a good idea to read the back cover before deciding if that book is right for you.
Do you find that you sell better in person (at events) or through social media (like a personal blog, website, or Amazon)?
As mentioned due to my location, personal appearances are not possible, so I rely on online promotion to tell my story.
Where can people find you and your work?
Well, they can find me on the island of Cyprus “Or as it is known The island of love being the birthplace of Aphrodite.” My work can be found on my website www.myronedwardsbooks.com or through my publisher www.rockhillpublishing.com or Google Myron Edwards Books and a range of sites will appear.
J. Lynn Else
Your Name: J. Lynn Else
Genre(s) of your work: Fantasy, historical fiction, science fiction
Titles/Year of Published Work(s):
Historical fiction:
The Forgotten: Aten’s Last Queen
The Forgotten: Heir of the Heretic
Fantasy:
Descendants of Avalon (Awakenings book 1)
Lost Daughters of Avalon (Awakenings book 2)
Destiny of Avalon (Awakenings book 3)
The Girl from the Haunted Woods (short story published in “Journey into the Fantastical” anthology)
Sci fi:
Strangely Constructed Souls
Bio:
LYNN ELSE is an award-winning author from Minnesota who’s self-published two historical fiction novels set in ancient Egypt, “The Forgotten: Aten’s Last Queen (2013),” which was named an Indie Editor’s Choice book for 2016 by the Historical Novel Society, and “The Forgotten: Heir of the Heretic (2016)” as well as a sci fi novella “Strangely Constructed Souls (2018).” Through Inklings Publishing, she’s authored an Arthurian-influenced, female-driven fantasy trilogy, “Descendants of Avalon” (2018), “Lost Daughters of Avalon” (2019), and “Destiny of Avalon” (2021).” Her short story “The Girl from the Haunted Woods,” won 2nd place in the “Journey into the Fantastical” Anthology contest. In 2021, she became the Indie Reviews Editor for the Historical Novel Society. She believes in unicorns and practicing random acts of awesome.
Why do you write in the genre that you do?
I’ve always loved reading sci fi/fantasy books. I wrote my trilogy because I wanted greater depth of characters for young girls reading these genres so that they could picture themselves in the worlds without having to be ultrasmart or beautiful or super aggressive. Often, girls would fit into a specific fantasy trope: bookish smart. I wanted more options for female characters.
How has writing changed/altered your life?
I feel more connected to the bookish world. I love interacting with other writers and readers. Sharing the love of books with others fills my soul with joy!
Who are your favorite authors and why?
Growing up, I loved Madeleine L’Engle and L.M. Montgomery. While two vastly different settings, they had strong female main characters. More recently, some of my favorite authors are Margaret Rogerson, Elsa Hart, and Lynette Noni.
Do you believe that audiobooks are the wave of the future, more of a passing fad, or somewhere in between and why?
Audiobooks are somewhere in between. I typically only listen when I’m riding a bus or in a car on a long drive (I can’t read in a moving vehicle). For some people, this is the way they experience books. There are some great book narrators who are very talented at transporting their listeners and making the characters come alive. I think audiobooks are a good thing, but it will not replace print books. Print books are just so satisfying! That, of course, is just my opinion.
What have you found to be a good marketing tool? A bad one?
That’s a work in progress. I enjoy connecting with podcasters and bloggers to discuss books. It feels like a virtual meet-and-greet. Hopefully, we’ll start having in-person book events again. Those are so much fun! And I can network with local authors.
Do you believe writing should be censored – that some topics should remain taboo?
Certainly, I don’t condone books about tips for murdering people or about unnecessary cruelty for cruelty’s sake. Just to get that off the table. 😉 I think as long as authors are transparent about their content, readers can choose if they will or will not read it. I’ve seen suggestions online about rating systems for books. If I’m wary about what to expect in a book, I check a website about trigger warnings. I believe it’s good to let readers know if certain topics are going to be part of the experience.
Genres: I currently have one science fiction book and one poetry book published, but I’m still finding my voice.
Titles/year of publication:
In 2016 I published ‘Briobands’ and in 2017 I published ‘The Things I Never Said’. Both self published through Amazon!
Why do you write in the genre that you do?
I’m still trying to find my voice, so I’m writing anything and everything. It really is just a game of ‘hmmm what do I feel like writing today?’
Who are your favorite authors and why?
My favorite author is Jamie McGuire because her raw talent is so inspiring. I have to give a shout out to Stephenie Meyer because the Twilight series is what got me into reading. I also enjoy Poe quite a bit. A good dark story is always fun!
What is your opinion of mainstream bookstores?
I actually enjoy mainstream book stores. Going to big bookstores is something me and my mom do a lot, and it is always something I love doing.
What do you hope your readers will take away from your work?
With my most recent poetry novel, ‘The Things I Never Said’, I want readers to understand they are not alone. People, especially young girls, all go through heartbreak that seems like the end of the world. But ultimately you are stronger and can conquer anything.
How much does personal experience play in your written work?
My most recent novel is all personal experience. It is my feelings and thoughts just thrown on paper. ‘Briobands’, however, is science fiction and made up. But I will say the characters are based on people I know. Never mess with an author, you might end up in a book!
How do you find motivation to complete a book/story?
My mom is always pushing me to be the best I can be. She is always telling me to go the extra mile and finish whatever I put my heart and mind to. She is my motivation.
What makes you NOT finish reading a book?
Okay so I’m a terrible reader because if I don’t like a book I will just stop reading it. Then maybe a week later I will pick it up again and realize it is actually a great book and I just didn’t get far enough into it! Really it’s a curse.
Sue Rovens 