Question Three with Thriller Writer Robert Rapoza
Here at Arcofawriter, pets are very important. I noticed author Robert Rapoza had a very cute dog, so I thought I’d ask about his little superhero. My dog’s name is Bandit and he is a mutt. We purchased him from a rescue, taking the whole family, my wife, daughter and son, to make the decision. […]
Fellow ITW Author and Thriller Writer Robert Rapoza
Robert Rapoza is the author of THE VILCABAMBA PROPHECY, a 2015 Adventure Writers Competition Semi-Finalist, was released on April 10, 2016, by Ravenswood Publishing. The Vilcabamba Prophecy, an action packed thriller set in the Peruvian jungles, is the first adventure of archaeologist Nick Randall and his daughter Samantha Randall. Click here for a sample of […]
Mystery does love company! Jack Remick, Robert J Ray, and Marilyn Bennett make the readings sing.
My first month as a published author continues to be full of epic events. After appearing at Mysterious Galaxy in San Diego, I feared everything else would be a let down. But the readings at Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park and King’s Bookstore in Tacoma were amazing. Two wonderful bookstores If I’ve learned […]
First Bookstore Event… the bar was set high!
The very first bookstore event I attended as a published author was on May 7th, for the Mysterious Galaxy’s Birthday Bash. Located in my hometown of San Diego, Mysterious Galaxy celebrated their 23rd year as the premiere bookstore dedicated to a passion for books of “Martians, Murder, Magic and Mayhem.” Arriving early (theater people know arriving […]
A Conversation with Allen Eskens, Award Winning Mystery Author
Allen Eskens grew up in the wooded hills of Missouri and, after high school, migrated north to pursue his education. He acquired a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Minnesota, and a Juris Doctorate from Hamline University School of Law. He honed his creative writing skills in the M.F.A. program at Minnesota State […]
Award winning mystery writer, Allen Eskens: The Interview Part I
Your education as a writer started in Journalism then went on to graduate work at the Minnesota State University, the Iowa Summer Writing Festival, and The LoftWriting Center. How have those different experiences helped you forge your voice? Before studying creative writing, I already had a degree in journalism and had excelled in legal writing […]
March comes in like a lion… a Literary Lion. Bring on the Authors!
Jennifer Kincheloe grew up in California, playing on Ventura beaches, and spent her twenties running on the sand in Santa Barbara. She has a Masters degree in Public Health from Loma Linda University and a PhD in Health Services from UCLA, and adores developing complex statistical models. She was on the faculty at UCLA, where she spent […]
Three Authors, Three Questions, Three New Novels
Jennifer Kincheloe, John A. Connell, Bryan Robinson Jennifer Kincheloe What are you most looking forward to as a debut author in 2016? More than anything, I look forward to connecting with readers. When someone approaches me either in person or on-line to say that they read my book and liked it, it sends me over […]
Spotlight on author and scientist, Pamela Hobart Carter
Pam grew up in Montreal. A geologist by training, Pam taught everything from preschool to science pedagogy for thirty years. She practices timed writing with two Seattle groups. With Arleen Williams, she founded No Talking Dogs Press which puts out short books in easy English for immigrants. She is writing a novel.
Author Interview with Author Pamela Hobart Carter – Part II
Scroll Down for Part I What impact does your timed writing practice (with two different groups in Seattle) have on your writing? Timed writing practice is the opposite of writer’s block. Writing to the clock, allowing the writing to be ugly and/or raw, and writing with company keeps my pen moving and […]