Blogcritics Author: Mayra Calvani

Interview with Mary Cunningham, co-author of WOOF: Women Only Over 50

Mayra Calvani — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:40:51 EST

"Letting women know they�re not alone is our prime objective," says Cunningham.
Mary Cunningham is the author of the popular 'Cynthia's Attic' tween fantasy/time-travel series. She's also the co-author of the soon-to-be-released book, WOOF: Women Only Over 50, an uplifting collection of personal anecdotes and poems about how it feels and what it means to be a woman in her fifties. Mary lives in the beautiful...

Book Review: WOOF - Women Only Over Fifty by Diana Black, Mary Cunningham, and Melinda Richarz Bailey

Mayra Calvani — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:36:48 EST

A hilarious, uplifting little book about the 'joys' of getting old.
Your hair is getting white, you’re losing muscle tone, you wish gravity didn’t exist so wrinkles wouldn’t take hold of your face, menopause is finally kicking in - really kicking in. Is it the end, or the beginning of great things to come? Authors Diana Black, Mary Cunningham, and Melinda Richarz Bailey share their experiences --...

Interview with Bill Sherman, Pop Culture Critic and Comics Review Editor at Blogcritics Magazine

Mayra Calvani — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 07:17:50 EDT

�...the blog might focus on a comics title, a new music release, something from TV and/or movies...reflect[ing] the flibbertigibbet nature of my own mental processes.�
Pop culture critic, blogger and commentator Bill Sherman is the founder of Pop Culture Gadabout, a blog focusing on comics, music, TV and film criticism. He's also the Comics Review Editor at Blogcritics Magazine. In this interview, Sherman talks about his blog, the reason why zombies are the 'hard-core champions' of all horror fiends,...

Interview with Karen Wiesner, Author of Woodcutter's Grim Series

Mayra Calvani — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:38:37 EDT

"I do love a good scare... and that�s what I write - stories that will make you scared of your own shadow."
Prolific, multi-genre, award-winning author Karen Wiesner has written over 55 books in the past 10 years, many of which have been nominated or won awards. She's a member of Jewels of the Quill, a group of 12 award-winning women authors from the Midwest who help to promote each other. Karen’s books cover such genres as women’s...

Interview with Alexandra Sokoloff, author of The Horrowing and The Price

Mayra Calvani — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 17:24:24 EDT

"My particular obsession with portraying the dark side is very much about exploring a constant battle between good and evil."
California native Alexandra Sokoloff is a professional screenwriter, director, choreographer and author of the supernatural thrillers, The Harrowing and The Price. The first was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel and for an Anthony Award for Best First Mystery. She has adapted numerous novels for film for...

Interview with Kim McDougall, Author of Angel Venom

Mayra Calvani — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 14:17:32 EDT

"I would never write a story that I wouldn't want my daughter to read some day."
Multi-genre author, photographer, and fiber artist Kim McDougall enjoys writing for adults, young adults and children. She's the author of the novellas, Angel Venom and The Stone Beach, as well as various short stories in the dark fantasy and horror categories. Kim is also the founder of the new, growingly popular Blazing Trailers, a site...

Interview with Inanna Arthen, Author of Mortal Touch

Mayra Calvani — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:23:27 EDT

"New England is often associated with a pleasant, genteel facade that hides a lurking dark side, and that is a classic pattern in horror fiction."
Inanna Arthen is the author of The Vampires of New England series and founder of By Light Unseen Media, a publishing company specializing in vampire fiction and nonfiction. She's also a regular contributor to Blogcritics Magazine. An expert in vampire folklore, Arthen is here today to talk about her series, her new press, vampires, and their...

Interview with Karen L. Syed, Owner of Echelon Press

Mayra Calvani — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:56:36 EDT

"The only thing compelling is the unknown."
Started in 2009, Echelon Press publishes short stories, novellas and novels in various genres. Under their new imprint 'Quake', they also publish fiction for middle graders and young adults. At present, Echelon publishes two paperback novels a month as well as one or two of their popular short story and novella downloads. Here to talk about...

Interview with Brian L. Porter, Author of A Study in Red: The Secret Journal of Jack the Ripper

Mayra Calvani — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 03:19:27 EDT

"I've been a student of the Ripper murders since I was about 18 years old," says Porter.
Jack the Ripper has fascinated the public since he carried out his horrific murders in Whitechapel, London, in the autumn of 1888, also known as The Autumn of Terror. There have been many movies made and books written on this mysterious killer, and the top hat, black cape, and old-fashioned doctor's bag continues to be a popular costume on...

Interview with Del Howison, Owner of Dark Delicacies Bookstore

Mayra Calvani — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:03:54 EDT

�Whenever there is a war or a 'real' horror the populace can't control, horror becomes popular because you can always close a book��
Dark Delicacies is located in Burbank, California. Run by Del and Sue Howison, this popular horror bookstore has been featured on the Sci-Fi Channel, the New York Times, Daily News, Fangoria, and Bookcase magazines. Besides books, the store sells gifts, DVDs, signed first editions, and scary novelties for the horror enthusiast. Here to talk about...