Category Archives: Author Interviews

Possum love with Jen K. Blom

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Teresa Frohock

I have to admit that as an adult, I have read and loved only a few middle grade novels, and fewer still that I’ve read in one day. Possum Summer is one such novel. Jen K. Blom delivers up a … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Interviews, Guest Authors | Tagged Books, fiction, Jen K. Blom, MG novels, middle-grade novels, Possum Summer, possums fiction, Princess, reading | 8 Comments

An Interview with Greg F. Gifune

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Teresa Frohock

This week we’re going to be talking with dark fiction author Greg F. Gifune. I first heard about Greg when I interviewed Robert Dunbar, and Rob mentioned Greg’s novel, Judas Goat. It was many months later that I finally had … Continue reading →

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conducting an author interview

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Teresa Frohock

A lot of people have had very kind words for the author interviews here on helluo librorum, and I really appreciate folks who take a moment to comment. I’ve been extremely fortunate to have hosted some exceptional authors, and I … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Joe McKinney

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Teresa Frohock

One of the pleasures of interviewing authors for helluo librorum is the diverse personalities that I encounter. When I first heard that Joe was a homicide detective, I thought I’d find a “just the facts, ma’am” kind of guy. How … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Kathryn Magendie

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Teresa Frohock

If you’ve had the opportunity to hang around helluo librorum at all, you’ve heard of Kathryn Magendie. Last year, Kathryn wrote a lovely guest-post for us here at helluo librorum about submitting your work to an e-zine. Kathryn is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Interviews | Tagged authors, Books, Kathryn Magendie, North Carolina Authors, reading, Secret Graces, Sweetie, Tender Graces, The Rose and Thorn Journal, Virginia Kate Carey, writers, Writing | 6 Comments

An Interview with Corrine De Winter

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Teresa Frohock

This week, I’m delighted to share with you a very lovely lady, Ms. Corrine De Winter. Her poetry has won multiple awards, including four nominations for the prestigious Pushcart Prize. I could think of no better way to introduce her … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Robert Dunbar

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Teresa Frohock

Today I’m most pleased to present an interview with author Robert Dunbar. Mr. Dunbar is best known for his critically acclaimed horror novels, The Pines and The Shore, both of which use the legend of the Jersey Devil to illustrate … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Alex Bledsoe

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Teresa Frohock

I’m very excited to have with us today Alex Bledsoe. Alex is the author of the vampire novel, Blood Groove, and the Eddie LaCrosse series, which includes the novels The Sword-Edged Blonde and Burn Me Deadly. (Be sure to scroll … Continue reading →

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two-part interview with Lisa Mannetti

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Teresa Frohock

Visit the two-part interview with author Lisa Mannetti: Lisa Mannetti – Pt. I Lisa Mannetti – Pt. II

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An Interview with Lisa Mannetti – Pt. II

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Teresa Frohock

We’re back today with author, Lisa Mannetti. For those of you who are just tuning in, we are continuing our talk with the winner of this year’s Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievment, First Novel, Lisa Mannetti, author of The … Continue reading →