A couple weeks ago I received a review that made me scratch my head and ask if this person had really read the same book I wrote? The review seemed far out there. But as I had time to process what this person said, along with what other people had to say, it made me realize something: I choose to write dangerously. I will never glorify evil, but I will write about it because there is real evil in this world. In a tactful way, I will write about abuse because there is abuse in this world. I will write about the dark …
A Short Talk with Steve Rzasa
Today we have Steve Rzasa with us. We’ve interviewed Steve before (you can find his original interview here), but we thought we would visit with Steve again and see what’s been happening besides a new book coming out, new covers, and life in general as a multi-published author. Please welcome Steve Rzasa! 1) You’re a multi-book published author now. Do you do things differently now than you did back when you first started writing? Do you still get excited with each new book/series? I plot and outline more than I used to. Doesn’t mean I don’t do things by …
Interview with Chawna Schroeder
Today we have the pleasure of interviewing Chawna Schroeder, one of the newest authors to Enclave! Chawna loves stretching both the imagination and faith through her novels. Living in Minnesota, she dreams of far-off places, daring sword fights, magic spells, and princes in disguise. When she isn’t committing her dreams to paper, you can find her studying the biblical languages, working with fiber, or teaching about the importance of discernment. Her debut novel, Beast, is now available in ebook with the paperback coming out this fall. Without further ado, please welcome Chawna! 1) When did you realize you wanted to become a …
Interview with W.C. Bauers
Today we are excited to have science fiction author W.C. Bauers with us! W.C. works in sales and publishing during the day and writes military science fiction and space opera at night. His first novel, Unbreakable, was an Amazon and B&N “SF/F Best Book of the Month” pick for January 2015. His second, Indomitable, releases July 2016. Bauers’s interests include Taekwondo, military history, all varieties of Munchkin, and drinking hot caf. He lives in the Rocky Mountains with his wife, three boys, and the best rescue in the world. Welcome W.C.! 1) Everyone seems to have a “how I got published” story. What …
Interview with Joan Campbell
Today we have Joan Campbell with us, one of our newest authors to Enclave. Joan has always been captivated by stories, but it wasn’t until she read The Chronicles of Narnia to her two young daughters that she was inspired to write her own. Through C.S Lewis’ words—and particularly through the character of Aslan—she came to appreciate the powerful way in which a story can convey redemption. That was when she started writing Chains of Gwyndorr . The daughter of Dutch immigrants, Joan grew up in South Africa and the themes of discrimination and forgiveness are woven through her writing. She also …
What is Steampunk?
What is steampunk? I’ve been asked this question a lot lately since my latest novel, Tainted, released last month. To make it easy, I condensed the definition down to this: steampunk is a fusion of our history (usually Victorian or western) and science fiction/fantasy with advance technology that runs on steam. For example: London set in an alternate universe where magic exists. A western city with sophisticated technology that runs on steam. A Goth English setting with a character who hunts monsters with high-tech weapons. What I love about steampunk is the possibilities. Steampunk isn’t just science fiction or …
Interview with Jaye L. Knight
Today we have Jaye L. Knight with us! Jaye is an award-winning author, homeschool graduate, and shameless tea addict with a passion for Christian fantasy. Armed with an active imagination and love for adventure, Jaye weaves stories of truth, faith, and courage with the message that even in the deepest darkness, God’s love shines as a light to offer hope. She has been penning stories since the age of eight and resides in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Welcome Jaye! 1) Everyone seems to have a “how I got published” story. What is yours? I published my first book at eighteen …
Interview with Joshua A. Johnston
Today we have one of Enclave’s newest authors with us, Joshua A. Johnston. In his own words, his exposure to science fiction came early in life. In his elementary years, his father exposed to him to the sci-fi of television and film: Star Trek and Star Wars. When he was an adolescent, his mother (who had no interest in science fiction at all) began taking him regularly to the library, and it was there that he discovered the fathomless domain of science fiction literature. Among his earliest reads were Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series, Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles, Robert Heinlein’s Starship Troopers, and Heinlein’s Tunnel …
Interview with Jackie Castle
We have fantasy author Jackie Castle with us today. Jackie is the author of The White Road Chronicles, The Sentinel Archives for school-age readers, and newly released Madison Creek Bed & Breakfast romance series. She has also published articles and short stories in numerous magazines. She’s enjoyed many crazy adventures from working as a hairstylist, to her bravest quest: teaching children in daycare and elementary schools. Eventually, she settled down to a somewhat safer pursuit of being a Story-weaver. 1) When did you realize you wanted to become a writer? When I was in the 6th grade. I had wrote a …