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Jan 15, 2008
An Interview with Paul A. Toth
Interview by Dr Bob Rich FF: Paul, writing humorously about serious topics is one of the most difficult things a writer can do. Was this your intent with ‘Fizz’? And if yes, are you a person who makes people laugh in your everyday life? Paul A. Toth: That was the intent, and part of the difficulty was not trying to be funny but playing it straight. It’s Ray’s utter earnestness in... read more Jan 15, 2008
An Interview with Linda Joy Singleton
Conducted by Dr. Bob Rich FF: Linda Joy Singleton is a popular author of stories for children. Or is it young adults…? I am confused. Is there adifference, and if so, which one are you? Linda: Both! I’ve written midgrade books like the MY SISTER THE GHOST series and young adult books like the REGENERATION teen cloning mysteries. Mostly I just say I write juvenile novels, which covers all age... read more Jan 15, 2008
An Interview with Tim McCann
Conducted by Mark Schofield As a moviemaker, Tim McCann is a wildcat. He writes and directs, shoots and edits, and attends to the stark financial exigencies of the entertainment business—and he’s got opinions. McCann and I talked recently about the hard work and disappointments of finding space for independent art in an industry bloated with formula and obeisant to profit. Fiction Forum: As a kid, I... read more Jan 15, 2008
An Interview with Maud Casey
Conducted by Mark Schofield Maud Casey and I have exchanged numerous e-mails, though we haven’t met. In the jacket photos of her, I see a quirky beauty that is very appealing. Also notable from those jackets is the fact that a host of established authors praise her work in superlative terms. If you haven’t read her, you should. Her debut novel, The Shape of Things to Come, was a New... read more Jan 15, 2008
An Interview with J.A. Clarke
Conducted by Carrie Smoot January 2003 J.A. Clarke’s latest book is “Moonfire,” a futuristic romance.She has also gained a following from “Summer Heat,” a funcontemporary love story. She lives in the Pacific Northwest withher husband and two sons. A world traveler, she grew up inAfrica. Books and libraries have always been her specialpassions. “I’ve always loved... read more
