Authors in the Spotlight 10/31

In today's Authors in the Spotlight, we have author Lance Oliver Keeble!

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Name: Lance Oliver Keeble

How long have you been published? My current Novel since April 21^st, 2016

What is the worst part about being published? The worst part of being published is Promotion, Sales and my general lack of experience. (Laughing)

What's the best part about being published? Seeing your vision come to fruition. (Rubbing hands manically together with one eyebrow is raised)

Are you self-published or did you go through a publishing company? Self-Published

*What are the highs, if any? Book Signings and events, meeting readers and reader reviews…

*What are the lows, if any? The business side, promotions, sales, spending a shit load of your own money…
What is the name of your book(s)? Globes Disease

Was it/were they an easy write for you? Yes and No, took me 25 years to complete. The novel started out as short story, which turned into a novella that turned in to several novellas that became a novel. Finding and keeping good editors was an issue. Went through 3 before finding a good fit for this specific book. Also trying to get traditional publishers to see the vision. I am not always comfortable at being a salesman. Which sucks because it is actually a good book, speaking from a reader’s perspective and not an author.

What's the hardest part about writing a book? Carving out and dedicating time without interruptions…I have a busy life.

What's the easiest part about writing a book? The flow, what’s I get going its difficult to stop…

Where can interested readers purchase their copy of your book(s)? My website has the links to all the purchasing options, or if you are local to Los Angeles, stop in at the Barnes and Noble at the Grove and pick up a signed copy.

Do you have any future projects in the works? Yes, actually I do. I have a story in Black Power: The Superhero Anthology edited by Balogun Ojetade.

I finished the prequel to my novel; we are in the editing stages now.

I am writing the sequel to my novel with no timetable on completion yet.

I am also reworking my Super-Hero Graphic Novel script with a fantastic editor as well.

I submit poetry and short stories, to magazines, blogs and anthologies.

I am constantly looking for reviews for my novel and I’ve entered a few contests as well. (I was Best Book Awards Finalist in my genre)

I will be in Colors in Darkness Documentary discussing being a Black Author in Sci-Fi, Horror genre…

(Colors In Darkness Documentary trailer...Check me out at…10:20)

Do you have any social media sites that you would like to share with my readers? Absolutely: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, and Global Disease.

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Flow Friday

Welcome to Flow Friday! Poetry lovers, kick back and enjoy the read!
 

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CLEAR EYES by J Summers Child Of The System

I cried for you... 

Every time I try to push away the pain, I am reminded I cried for you. 

I cried for you... 

Because of you I was foolish enough to fall to for the games… how there would be no more scars on my heart, no more days where I would just sit up and look at the blank wall, searching for the answers as the tears run down my swollen face. 

I cried for me... 

I told my heart not to worry!!... I told my heart that enough time had passed, that the scar tissue, stitches, bruised left ventricle and overworked cordite artery would finally be receiving better days. I convinced my blood not to run cold, that there would be one soul who could merge and mend this duct taped government funded disaster, and pay the toll that life wasn't always your fault. 

I cried for truth... 

Because of you every face that I see becomes a smile... a crooked little grin that screams, I know the reason your here... I know every little secret your trying to hide behind your eyes. I know every failure, every mistake, every miniscule microscopic reason you deserved to fail. And no matter how many streams, rivers, lakes or oceans of Tears fall from your face... I will ask for more because you haven't shown me enough. 

I cried for death... 

But the tears never came. The salty secretions that drenched my face, engraved tombstones of irritated and battered pores, consoled my pillows with an Oasis of floodwater, had finally stopped today. 

I wiped away my last tear today... 

I stood to my feet, ground up every ounce of doubt within me and walked calmly towards my destiny. The last tear to fall took with it the best memory all... You should have cried the day... you forgot about me.

 

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Authors in the Spotlight 10/26

In today's Authors in the Spotlight, we have author Y. M. Sheree!

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Name: Y. M. Sheree

How long have you been published? My first book was published in October 2015.

What's the worst part about being published? I don't feel there is a worse part of being published. It takes time but anything you are adamant about achieving takes time.

What's the best part about being published? I think one of the best things about being published is having my writing out so the world can read my work.

Are you self published or did you go through a publishing company? I am self-published now but I was signed to three different publishing companies.

*What are the highs, if any? The highs are being able to have my work published. I have total reign over all my projects from the covers, my content, and when I publish. I also set my own deadlines, which relieves a lot of stress. In addition, I earn all my royalties and don't have to receive a percentage from the publishing company.

*What are the lows, if any? I would have to say the lows would be that I don't have enough time to write or promoting my books. When you are self-published, you pay for your covers, editing, and any other necessary things that need to help getting your book published.

What is the name of your book(s)? I have four books that are published Purple Haze 1&2, The Switch Up, and Fantasy Island.

Was it/were they an easy write for you? My first three were easy to write. My latest book Fantasy Island was the most difficult to write. The reason this one was difficult is because I had a lot of moving pieces. It has four different main characters with their sub characters. It was fun to write. The Switch Up was a little difficult to write because of the two twin sisters.

What's the hardest part about writing a book? For me the hardest part about writing as book is fighting writer's block and having my words and storyline flow correctly. I also sometimes get in my own way. What I mean by this is, I will try to rewrite what I have written instead of getting the story out and then do the edits. It has caused my creativity to be stifled.

What's the easiest part about writing a book? I don't know if there is anything about writing a book because if there was almost everyone would have written one. If you have a storyline that truly flows then it makes the process a lot easier.

Where can interested readers purchase their copy of your book(s)? My books are available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble on eBook and paperbacks. The Switch Up is the only one on audio book.

Do you have any future projects in the works? I am currently working on an Interracial Romance called One Night to Forever. I also have a few storylines written down to work on after this one is released. My readers are waiting for the final book of my Purple Haze series which I need to push out as well.

*Is there a tentative release date? I have had a few tentative release dates but nothing solid. Life sometimes gets in the way and causes minor setbacks to major comebacks.

Do you have any social media sites that you would like to share with my readers?  My website, Goodreads, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, AuthorGo, Email, Facebook  Pages: VABREDSAG, YMSheree, FB Group.

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Authors in the Spotlight 10/24

In today's Authors in the Spotlight, we have author Aja LaGrand Blount!

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Name: Aja LaGrand Blount

How long have you been published? Published since June 2016

What's the worst part about being published? Worst part of being published stems from being newly published author, having to establish fan base, & not being able to promote due to being in prison.

What's the best part about being published? Best part derives from being a published author, being able to accomplish that goal & being able to get material read.

Are you self published or did you go through a publishing company? I’m self-published.

*What are the highs, if any? The high is the published work.

*What are the lows, if any? The low derives from dealing with shady antics.

What is the name of your book(s)? Multiples

What's the hardest part about writing a book? The hardest part about writing would be creating outline & sticking to it along with knowing how to end book.

What's the easiest part about writing a book? The easiest part is the writing itself. I love the creative part.

Where can interested readers purchase their copy of your book(s)? Readers can find my book on Amazon and Barnes & Noble

Do you have any future projects in the works? *Is there a tentative release date? I do have many future projects in the works. A Vulture's Bond, Death of a Boy, & Multiples II-The Unloved One coming early 2018 at latest. Trying to drop one by end of 2017.

Do you have any social media sites that you would like to share with my readers? My social media right now is Facebook and Instagram.

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Join me Thursday as I bring you author Y. M. Sheree.