This month we are excited to Steve Rzasa with us! Steve is the author of several novels of science-fiction, steampunk, and fantasy—with a bunch more in progress. His third novel, Broken Sight, received the 2012 Award for Speculative Fiction from the American Christian Fiction Writers. The Word Reclaimed (Enclave, 2009/2016) was a finalist for that award. The Word Endangered (Enclave, 2016) and Man Behind the Wheel were also finalists for the Realm Award. He’s been a journalist and librarian, father and husband. (You can check out his novels with Enclave here.) Welcome, Steve! 1) If you could travel anywhere for book research (all expenses paid) where would …
Interview with Kristen Stieffel
Today we are happy to welcome debut author Kristen Stieffel. Kristen is a writer and freelance editor specializing in speculative fiction. She has edited a variety of projects, including business nonfiction and Bible studies, but she is a novelist at heart and has edited novels for both the general market and the Christian submarket. Kristen is a member of the Editorial Freelancers Association, Christian Editor Connection, and American Christian Fiction Writers. Thank you so much for joining us today, Kristen! Now onto the interview. 1) Everyone seems to have a “how I got published” story. What is yours? Hoo-boy. That’s …
Gilead Publishing Acquires Enclave
Christian fiction publisher Gilead Publishing has just acquired Enclave Publishing as its science fiction and fantasy imprint. This is an exciting new opportunity for Enclave as it will allow us to continue to promote excellent science fiction and fantasy and extend our reach in the Christian market. Visit Publisher Steve Laube’s website to read a personal note about the sale. Spec-tacular Imprint Opens Realms of Possibilities April 25, 2016 Contact: Nichole Parks (nichole@gileadpublishing.com) (Wheaton, Illinois) The force is strong as Gilead Publishing acquires Enclave Publishing, the premiere publisher of science fiction and fantasy from a Christian perspective, and welcomes an …
Interview with Rachel Starr Thomson
Today we have the privilege of interviewing speculative writer Rachel Starr Thomson. Rachel is a writer, indie publisher, and editor. She’s the author of the Seventh World Trilogy, The Oneness Cycle, and other books published by Little Dozen Press. Without further ado, please welcome Rachel! 1) When did you realize you wanted to become a writer? I have this memory of being maybe seven or eight years old—maybe younger—drawing pictures on scrap pieces of paper and writing stories to go with them. And then I would imagine I was on TV giving interviews about this or that book. I …
Interview with Carla Laureano
Today we have the pleasure of interviewing Carla Laureano. Carla is the wife to a martial arts master and mom to two boys. Her first novel, Five Days in Skye, was recently chosen as a double-finalist in the RWA’s 2014 RITA Awards. Oath of the Brotherhood marks her fantasy debut. Let’s welcome Carla! 1) Tell us a little about your books. I write both romance and speculative fiction under different variations of my name. My debut fantasy trilogy Song of Seare, beginning with Oath of the Brotherhood, takes its Celtic flavor and historical inspiration from Dark Ages Ireland. I’ve always …
Interview with James L. Rubart
Today we have the pleasure of interviewing James L. Rubart, bestselling and Christy award-winning author of supernatural fiction. Here we go! 1) Everyone seems to have a “how I got published” story. What is yours? Summer of 2002 my wife says God has told her go on a fast. Says she doesn’t know why or how long it’s going to last. After the first day I ask if God has told her anything. “Nope.” At the end of the second day I ask again. “Nothing.” I ask how long she’s going to go on. “Till God speaks.” Halfway through day …
Interview with Angie Brashear
Welcome to another speculative interview at Marcher Lord Press. Today we have debut author Angie Brashear with us. 1) Tell us a little about your books. I write fantasy with a strong thread of romance. My debut novel, previously titled Never Let Go, is currently undergoing some unexpected but exciting changes – a new title and cover, as well as a possible new release date. Ultimately, my goal is to reach young adult females much like the lost, lonely girl I once was. As a nonbeliever for the majority of my life, I enjoyed reading speculative fiction and it was …
A Name Change for Marcher Lord Press?
Greeting earthlings. We bring you tidings of peace…. After considerable thought and talking with some people who’s opinion I trust, I am on the verge of creating a new name, a new imprint, for our books. In case you are wondering I have talked with Jeff Gerke, the founder of Marcher Lord Press, and he agrees it is a good idea. If you can weigh in, please answer the following survey and give your opinion on some choices: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TQS9K9W The survey will take only a minute or two. There are a couple factors that have gone into this conversation: The initials MLP …
Interview with Nadine Brandes
Welcome! Starting this month Marcher Lord will be resuming its blog with an interview, special feature, or post every Friday. So to kick off our first post, we are interviewing Nadine Brandes, the latest author to join Marcher Lord Press. Nadine Brandes is the author of the yet-to-be released A Time to Die, a dystopian novel. Now onto our interview! Q: Everyone seems to have a “how I got published” story. What is yours? Mine is actually quite a long and detailed story but in a nutshell, I had several successful one-on-one meetings with Jeff Gerke at the Colorado …