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Author Spotlight: Geonn Cannon
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Today's interview with Geonn Cannon is double the fun, since he's got two new stories this month. In UPSTAGED!, he takes us inside a traveling circus with a pair of knife-throwers in "Knife's Edge." And in Kennel Club, Underdogs #7, Ari and Dale are back for their latest adventure.
How and why did you chose your genre?
My first novel had a male lead, but a strong supporting cast of women (four leads, three...
Author Spotlight: Allison Fradkin
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Today's UPSTAGED! interview is with Allison Fradkin, who (in her own words) is "a triple threat—patron, playwright, performer." Her YA story, "I Think I'm Gonna Like It Queer," is one of the most original pieces I've ever worked on. My own kids—performers themselves—loved it, their favorite part being identifying all the wonderful Broadway shows tucked inside.
What attracted you to the performing arts?
Remember the episode of I Love Lucy, "Lucy's Italian Movie," wherein the film's producer inquires, "Tell me, Mrs. Ricardo, have you ever...
Author Spotlight: Debbie McGowan
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Our next UPSTAGED! interview is with Debbie McGowan, who is not only one of my own favorite authors but one of my favorite people. "Oh No She Didn't," in UPSTAGED, introduced me to pantomime. You can find Debbie's other work...well, everywhere, really (see below).
What inspired you to write your latest story?
The second I read the call for the anthology, I knew exactly what I was going to write, which is rare for me (I think this is the second time ever). It was...
Author Spotlight: Renee Young
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This week, we're featuring interviews with some of the UPSTAGED! authors. Today, we have Renee Young. Her story, "The Helsinki Incident," is best described as atmospheric, sensual science fiction. I don't know about you, but I could do with reading more in that realm.
What inspired you to write your latest story?
A writer friend of mine was sharing an experience from her past where she had a deep personal insight while attending a work meeting in Helsinki and I jokingly called it her Helsinki Incident....
Release Day Author Spotlight: Kathleen Jowitt
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UPSTAGED! is out today! Congratulations to all our wonderful authors who had a hand in creating this anthology. It's been my privilege to work with these writers, and I hope we've created something for readers to treasure.
Today's interview is with Kathleen Jowitt, an author I've admired since my introduction to...