Writer Unboxed

In the publishing world, Jason Pinter has sat on both sides of the desk.  As an editor, first with Warner and Crown’s Three Rivers Press, then at St. Martin’s, Pinter saw his share of the good, the bad, and the ugly as far as submissions were concerned.  Pinter, however, wanted to write fiction–gritty, fast-paced urban novels.  He […]

If you missed part 1 of my interview with Ann Aguirre, author of the sci-fi thriller/romance Grimspace, click HERE then come back. Grimspace is an intense, action-packed novel full of humor, surprises and edgy, three-dimensional characters. Aguirre has a true gift for creating complex worlds that not only work but come to life on the […]

What can I say about Ann Aguirre’s Grimspace? That I loved it? Because I did. That it’s got nonstop kick-glute action? Because it does. That Aguirre turns conventions upsidedowninsideout, making it impossible to predict what’s coming next? Uh, yeah. That she’s put herself on my must-buy-author list? Absolutely; in indelible ink.
Because I want […]

Reading a Katie Fforde book is like sipping on champagne cocktails–they’re effervescent and bubbly, and above all, fun. Much like Katie herself. A wickedly delightful sense of humor must run in the Fforde family (cousin Jasper, author of the popular Thursday Next books, was interviewed by me in June), because Katie’s novels on the trials […]

What’s all the fuss over Gods Behaving Badly? This high-concept story has created a lot of buzz and even spawned a new television series. Check out debut author Marie Phillips‘ fun YouTube production about her novel.

Now it’s our turn.
If you missed part one with the author of this frolicsome novel about the Greek gods, click […]

Would you believe the Greek gods are alive and sharing a run-down flat in London?
Arrogant Apollo, responsible Artemis, lusty Aphrodite and conscionable Eros are feeling less than mighty when house cleaner Alice sweeps her way into their lives. What happens next is a hilarious tale about love, heroism and belief that is, truly, larger than […]

Today marks release day for debut novelist Therese Fowler’s Souvenir–a book about family, love, regret and making the most of the time you have.
If you missed part 1 of my interview with Therese (the other Therese), click HERE, then come back. Today, we chat about the choices she made while writing Souvenir, including how […]

An interview about a Therese, by a Therese. Really, how can it get better?
Therese Fowler’s debut novel, Souvenir, will be released this coming week on February 12th. After several months of not taking time to read, I was excited to dive into this novel–a family drama with compelling storylines, woven together to release a […]

Quantum’s Eric blogs frequently about incorporating lessons learned from television writing into his novel work. When he recently asked if we’d consider interviewing a television writer, we took that seriously and contacted our friend Michael Hauge, screenwriting consultant and Hollywood coach. He heartily recommended writer Ellen Sandler and asked if we’d like him to contact […]

We finish our January focus on thriller authors by interviewing Dr. Jonathan Javitt.  Javitt’s debut thriller CAPITOL REFLECTIONS melds his expertise as a public health consultant for the FDA and other government agencies, with a tautly crafted thriller about the fragility of our food supply.  What makes Javitt’s novel compelling is an acute eye for detail and […]

Tess Gerritsen left a successful medical practice to write thrillers, and the leap of faith rewarded her. Her first medical thriller, Harvest, was released in hardcover in 1996, and it marked her debut on the New York Times bestseller list. Since then she’s written 10 thrillers, a slew of romantic suspense novels, and […]

Continuing with this month’s focus on authors of high-octane thrillers, we bring you the first of a two-part interview with internationally bestselling author Tess Gerritsen. Now known for her page-ripping medical mysteries, Gerritsen broke into print writing romantic suspense. She transitioned from a successful career in medicine to pursue the craft of writing, […]