LAURENCE MACNAUGHTON

Tag: author interview

  • Ghost Towns, Tarantulas, and a Million Dollars Cash

    Ghost Towns, Tarantulas, and a Million Dollars Cash

    Just did a revealing interview about the truth behind ghost towns, cash-sniffing border patrol dogs . . . and even a tarantula migration. True story. Check out my latest stop on the book tour for The Spider Thief, at the outstanding Omnimystery News, where editor Lance Wright presents the exclusive inside scoop on mystery books, games, TV shows,…

  • 12 Bestselling Authors Taught Me This

    12 Bestselling Authors Taught Me This

    Over the years, I’ve interviewed dozens of bestselling authors — and they all had the same advice. I’ll tell you what it is in this interview at the Littleton Writers Critique Group. I’ll also reveal the surprising advice my literary agent gave me . . . the “old school” trick to stop procrastinating and get…

  • Where does Neil Gaiman get his ideas?

    Every writer gets asked about ideas. Where do they come from? How do you find them? What inspires you? Uber-cool author Neil Gaiman suggests that you should ask yourself questions and start filling in the blanks: – What if ___ ? – If only ___ . – I wonder what/why ___ . – Wouldn’t it…

  • SF author Laura E. Reeve tells it like it is

    It’s always a pleasure to feature a Colorado science fiction author, and Laura E. Reeve is no exception.  Fans of David Weber or Jack Campbell will enjoy her military science fiction series about flawed but likable pilot Major Ariane Kedros.  Her latest book, Pathfinder, just came out this summer and is in stores now.Sci Fi…

  • Wednesdays with David Weber, Part 4

    David Weber is author of the New York Times best-selling Honor Harrington novels, as well as a mind-boggling array of other books.  On top of that, he’s a really nice guy who took the time to share a glimpse into his universe. After a severe injury broke his wrist into 57 pieces several years ago,…

  • Mario Acevedo’s biting sense of humor

    Mario Acevedo is one of those rare authors who is so understated, so easygoing, that it’s almost tough to believe that he’s a bestselling author.  Tough, that is, until you pick up one of his vampire books and quickly realize that you can’t put it down.  I met Mario at a book signing recently and…

  • Wednesdays with David Weber, Part 3

    David Weber is author of the New York Times best-selling Honor Harrington novels, as well as a mind-boggling array of other books.  On top of that, he’s a really nice guy who took the time to share a glimpse into his universe. SciFiBookshelf.com:  Can you give us any hints about the fifteenth Honor Harrington book,…

  • Why you should read Robert Charles Wilson right now

    Author Stephen King (yes, that Stephen King) has said that science fiction author Robert Charles Wilson is “a hell of a storyteller and the geek factor in his books is zero.”  He also said that Wilson is “probably the finest science fiction author now writing.”  If a celebrity endorsement like that doesn’t sway you, then…

  • Wednesdays with David Weber, Part 2

    David Weber is author of the New York Times best-selling Honor Harrington novels, as well as a mind-boggling array of other books.  On top of that, he’s a really nice guy who took the time to share a glimpse into his universe. SciFiBookshelf.com:  Honor Harrington is arguably one of the most recognizable characters in science…

  • Wednesdays with David Weber, Part 1

    David Weber is author of the New York Times best-selling Honor Harrington novels, as well as a mind-boggling array of other books.  On top of that, he’s a really nice guy who took the time to share a glimpse into his universe. SciFiBookshelf.com:  Torch of Freedom is the fourteenth book in the Honor Harrington series.…