14May 2015 by Dianna L. Gunn

Author Spotlight: Ben Hennessy

Author Interviews
Today I'd like to introduce Ben Hennessy, author of YA fantasy novel Queen of the World. He is also one of the final authors to be featured in my series of interviews  spotlighting Inspired Quill Press. He'll be sharing his journey to publication and some key advice for writers still on the quest. 1. Can you tell us a bit about your novel, Queen of the World? Queen of the World is the story of a young girl named Sarene, who lives in a world where peace is maintained by the word of the Four, all-powerful mages with the ability to do anything they wish. The rulers of each nation act according to a single rule: if they wage wars with their neighbours or mistreat their people, the Four will punish them.…
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16Apr 2015 by Dianna L. Gunn

Author Spotlight: Hugo Jackson

Author Interviews, Writing
Today I'd like to introduce Hugo Jackson, author of the fantasy novel Legacy. He also does a significant portion of the marketing for Inspired Quill Press, so I'm thrilled to be presenting his take on both writing and marketing. Please give Hugo a warm welcome. 1. Can you tell us a bit about your novel, Legacy?   Legacy is the story of Faria Phiraco, a resonator: one who manipulates elements using crystals from the moon. It is an ancient and extraordinary power which she and her father, the Emperor of Xayall, guard with their lives. When the Dhraka, an aggressive race of red-scaled dragons, discover a mysterious relic from the mythical aeons-lost city of Nazreal, they lay siege to Faria's peaceful city, desperate to tear secrets from her and gain…
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19Mar 2015 by Dianna L. Gunn

Author Spotlight: Matthew Munson

Author Interviews, Reading Related
I'm extremely proud to announce that I've partnered up with Inspired Quill Press to present a number of debut authors here on The Dabbler. Each author will share some of their journey to publication and advice for those of us still working towards our first book contract. Matthew Munson is the first Inspired Quill author to join us, here to discuss his debut fantasy novel Fall From Grace.  Please give Matthew a warm welcome. 1. Can you tell us a bit about your novel, Fall From Grace? Absolutely. Fall From Grace is all about a trio of friends – Paul, Joseph and Lauren – who are caught up in the middle of a two-thousand-year old heavenly war. Paul is an ex-priest who is struggling to find his purpose in life, Joseph…
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