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Exploring The Known World with Mark Smylie

Posted on May 23, 2014 2 Comments

It’s hard to believe that it’s been over a decade since Mark Smylie gave us the epic military fantasy, Artesia, and it’s been that long since Mark and I met at a little Detroit convention. We fell out of touch over the years, but thanks to a chance encounter on Goodreads, I learned about The Barrow and […]

Interview with Chris Willrich, Author of The Silk Map

Posted on May 12, 2014 Leave a Comment

We’re thrilled to have Chris Willrich, author of the Gaunt and Bone novels join us for an interview today! Published by Pyr Books, The Silk Map is the sequel to The Scroll of Years, out in stores now. Be sure to check out my review of the book and see why I love this series. Fun, adventurous, and set in […]

Discussion with Sarah Lotz: Why Flying Scares Us (And How Writing About It Doesn’t Help)

Posted on May 5, 2014 1 Comment

I’ve got something different and amazing here on the blog today! In case you missed it, last week I reviewed the excellent, bone-chillingly terrifying The Three by Sarah Lotz. Seriously, it’s a fantastic book and horror-thriller fans should definitely check it out. Even more exciting though, is I had the pleasure of getting to chat […]

Interview with Django Wexler: Exploring The Forbidden Library

Posted on April 17, 2014 1 Comment

We’ve got a great interview for you today. Please welcome Django Wexler, whose middle grade fantasy novel The Forbidden Library hit the shelves this week! So you’ve already seen my review and heard me sing my praises, and now you want to know more about the author and the book? Look no further, as it […]

Interview with Anne Leonard, Author of Moth and Spark

Posted on February 24, 2014 Leave a Comment

Today is a great day, and I’ll tell you why! It is with great excitement that we welcome Anne Leonard, author of Moth and Spark, to the BiblioSanctum. As you can see from the review, I loved her book! A perfect blend of romance and fantasy, her debut is not one to be missed. Anne […]

Interview with Mercedes M. Yardley, Author of Nameless

Posted on January 29, 2014 Leave a Comment

So you’ve seen our reviews for the whimsically dark Nameless: The Darkness Comes and the deliciously twisted but powerful Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu, and if you’re anything like me after reading these books, you’re probably thinking right now: I simply must find out more about this author. Well, you’re in luck! The BiblioSanctum is […]

Step-by-Step with Cover Illustrator Gene Mollica

Posted on January 27, 2014 Leave a Comment

There’s a good chance that, if you’re a Science Fiction, Fantasy, Steampunk and Urban Fantasy reader, you’ve read a book featuring one of Photo-Illustrator Gene Mollica‘s incredible covers. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Gene began his artistic career as a traditional painter, but soon moved into the challenging world of […]

New Author Spotlight: Daniel Hope

Posted on January 22, 2014 Leave a Comment

Co-founder and now Managing Editor of the online Science Fiction and Fantasy magazine, Fiction Vortex, Daniel recently self-published his first novel, a science fiction gem called The Inevitable (see my review here). 1. What are your favourite books and how have they influenced your writing?This probably comes as no surprise, but I’m a real sucker […]

COVER LOVER: Behind the Scenes with The Barrow

Posted on January 16, 2014 Leave a Comment

Cover Lover is a feature originally created by our friend and fellow book blogger, Jaedia at Once Upon A Time. Usually, we chat about covers that strike our fancy, of which The Barrow‘s cover most definitely is one, but Eisner award nominated Author and Artist Mark Smylie, Pyr®‘s award-winning Editorial and Art Director Lou Anders and the incredible […]

Interview with E.L. Tettensor, Author of Darkwalker + Giveaway!

Posted on December 9, 2013 Leave a Comment

What an exciting start to the week! Today I’m pleased to bring you an interview with E.L. Tettensor, whose new book Darkwalker was released last week. If you haven’t seen my 5 star review of it yet, be sure to check it out. The book is a fantastic mix of mystery and paranormal, and is […]