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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… J. Asmara, author of “When It Raynes: An Erotic Suspense Trilogy”

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J. Asmara, author of When It Raynes: An Erotic Suspense Trilogy
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Rayne Smith had it all, handsome husband, beautiful children, successful career, and tons of material items. Along with those things Rayne also had secrets that she fought to keep hidden. Throughout this action-packed series, Rayne learned that skeletons didn’t always remain in the closet, and karma always came with a vengeance.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write When It Raynes: An Erotic Suspense Trilogy?

J. Asmara: The inspiration to write When It Raynes came from a conversation I had with an ex-boyfriend. He challenged me to write a story for him, and I came up with a scene that is in When It Raynes. He loved it and asked for more of the story. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… J. Asmara, author of “When It Raynes: An Erotic Suspense Trilogy” →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… John Murray McKay, author of “The N Days: Book 1”

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John Murray McKay, author of The N Days: Book 1
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In a world gone terribly wrong, where the monsters of our deepest nightmares have come alive, one girl is on a journey to find Sanctuary in America. These are the N Days. Welcome to the story of Samantha Worthington Day. On the run from a demon horde that tore through the dreamscape and destroyed everything she ever loved. She is looking for Sanctuary in America, a place of safety and hope where humanity can start rebuilding their shattered world. Follow her journey across the United States with real GPS coordinates and experience the locations with her. She has a long way to go, and her amazing destiny is yet to be revealed.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write The N Days: Book 1?

John Murray McKay: From the TV show Once Upon a Time. I saw a specific scene that stuck with me. I played around with the idea, and before I knew it, I had my first book and series in hand. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… John Murray McKay, author of “The N Days: Book 1” →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Aaron-Michael Hall, author of “The Rise of Nazil”

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Aaron-Michael Hall, author of The Rise of Nazil

It was the 75th year of Alberoth when the AsZar summoned the Guardians. There was an imbalance in the lands of Faélondul. The Zaxson, Draizeyn Vereux, conspired to exterminate the infestation in Nazil. He planned to eradicate the humans.

Led by the priestly cast called the Cha, the Xenophobic Nazilians dominating Faélondul justified their brutalities against the humans. But when the First Chosen of the elite guard discovers Brahanu Ravenot lost near the gates of the city, not only his life but also his entire system of beliefs is forever changed. With the darkness covering the lands, can love–forbidden, yet eternal–save both humans and Nazilians?

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write The Rise of Nazil?

Aaron-Michael Hall: A favorite quote: “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” -Toni Morrison

That is exactly how The Rise of Nazil trilogy, The Shifter trilogy, and the Rites of Heirdron duology, were born. The Rise of Nazil was a book that I wanted to read and could not find. Most of the Epic/High fantasy was cookie cutter, featuring elves, dwarves, wolves, orcs, etc. There is nothing wrong with that, and I have enjoyed it immensely over the years. However, I wanted to read about diverse characters, new creatures, species, and worlds. I wanted more “realism” in my epic and science fantasy. Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Aaron-Michael Hall, author of “The Rise of Nazil” →