Please Welcome…Mike Duran This month our interview guest is Christian speculative fiction novelist Mike Duran! Mike is a freelance writer whose short stories, essays, and commentary have appeared in Relief Journal, Relevant Online, Novel Journey, Rue Morgue magazine, and other print and digital outlets. His debut novel, a supernatural thriller entitled The Resurrection (February 2011 from Realms), is about a miraculous event that polarizes a small coastal town, and unlocks a centuries-old curse. I (Jeff) actually tried to nab this novel for Marcher Lord Press. I even sent Mike a contract. But he wanted to first see if he could …
Two Christy Award Finalists
Congratulations to Morgan L. Busse and John Otte on finaling in the Christy Awards. Daughter of Light is a finalist in the Visionary Category and Failstate is a finalist in the Young Adult Category. To find out more, click the link below: www.christyawards.com
Daughter of Light on Sale
Hey everyone! You don’t want to miss out on this sale! Daughter of Light, the first book in the Follower of the Word series by Morgan L. Busse is on sale right now for $0.99. The sale will run from now until Monday. If you’ve been wanting to try out a new Marcher Lord series, now is the time to do it. www.marcherlordpress.com/bookstore/fantasy/daughter-of-light-by-morgan-busse/
Cover Reveal for Sandstorm
Here is the preliminary artwork for the sequel to Steve Rzasa’s Crosswinds. Sandstorm is set to release August 1st. Isn’t it great?
Interview with P.A. Baines
Please Welcome…P. A. Baines (*Originally posted December 2010) This month our interview guest is Christian speculative fiction novelist P. A. Baines! Paul was born in England but currently lives in Holland with his wife and two teenage kids. He says he “enjoys speculative fiction but does not enjoy the way the genre tends to disrespect God.” Paul’s aim, then, is to write stories that make you think while drawing you closer to God, or at least showing Him the proper respect. Recently Paul saw his story Alpha Redemption published by Splashdown Books. Although Alpha is his debut novel, Paul has …
Interview with David Gregory
Please Welcome…David Gregory (*Originally posted November 2010) This month our interview guest is Christian speculative fiction novelist David Gregory! David is a native Texan who moved to Oregon five years ago. He went to the University of Texas, has a degree in business, and worked in compensation management for ten years before taking early retirement to figure out what he wanted to do when he grew up. He earned a masters degrees at the University of North Texas and Dallas Theological Seminary and wrote and edited for two ministries in Dallas before transitioning to a career as a full-time fiction …
Kerry Nietz wins Epic Award
Our very own Kerry Nietz won the Epic Award in the science fiction category with his book Freeheads. The announcement was made during their awards program last night. Congratulations Kerry!
Interview with Matt Koceich
Please Welcome…Matt Koceich (*Originally posted October 2010) This month our interview guest is Christian speculative fiction novelist Matt Koceich. Matt’s first novel, The Sending, won the premier Marcher Lord Select contest, and so was released on October 1, 2010 as part of the fifth release list from Marcher Lord Press. Matt is an elementary school teacher in Arlington, Texas and is blessed with a loving wife and four children. He recently had the opportunity to complete a five-day writing residency with Jerry B. Jenkins as part of the Christian Writers Guild Craftsman course. Matt has also been known to use …
Free Marcher Lord Books!
Jill Williamson’s By Darkness Hid is free today and tomorrow (March 4th and 5th) on the Kindle! Even if you already own it, please consider downloading it again to support Jill. The more downloads on these two days, the better! http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00266Q078/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=wwwteenageaut-20&camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as4&creativeASIN=B00266Q078&adid=102FNK5JPJ3JR8GKAJ6S And while you’re at it, head over to Goodreads to enter a giveaway for Failstate:Legends by John Otte! http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/46485-failstate-legends