Interviews

Interviews With Writers: August 2015
Interview by Deborah Carney
Topics: Writing inspirations; the decision behind self-publishing The Saga of Pandora Zwieback; favorite authors; how characters can occasionally influence the directions of their own story arcs
Write a Revolution: July 2015
Interview by Steve Williams
Topics: Blood Reign; Lorelei Presents: House Macabre; the genesis of StarWarp Concepts; the ups and downs of self-publishing and book promotion

 

Talking Writing and Self-Publishing: July 6, 2015
Self-Interview
Topics: The Saga of Pandora Zwieback; my debut as a novelist; thoughts on the publishing industry; the ups and down of self-publishing

 

IndyFest Magazine: June 2, 2015
Interview by Ellen Fleischer
Topics: The history of StarWarp Concepts, and what’s next for the company; creating Pandora Zwieback and Lorelei; my big break as a novelist

 

Smashwords: April 15, 2015
Interview by Smashwords staff
Topics: Blood Reign; my motivation for becoming an indie author; what fan reaction means to me; my five favorite books; writing and cover design processes; my greatest joy as a writer

 

Queens Gazette: April 1, 2015
Interview by Tony Barsamian
Topics: Blood Reign; Pan-related landmarks in Queens, NY; favorite authors; the history of StarWarp Concepts; favorite Queens restaurants and destinations; advice for aspiring writers

 

Talking With Author Steven A. Roman: March 30, 2015
Interview by K. C. Winters
Topics: Blood Reign; favorite movies and places to write; who are the most challenging characters to write; comic book influences

 

NY Horror Show (YouTube video): February 1, 2015
Interview by Kassandra Cosplayer

Topics: The Saga of Pandora Zwieback, Pan’s creation and character, Lorelei Presents: House Macabre

 

Talking to Myself: September 19–21, 2011

3-part blog post (originally intended for a YA book review site)

Topics: Blood Feud; why I became a writer; work habits; my first big break; five books no writer should be without; advice for young writers; the Pandora Zwieback movie dream cast.

 

Sci-Fi Saturday Night: December 3, 2011

Podcast • Interview by The Dome, Kriana, Illustrator X, AwakeByJava, The Dead Redhead, and Zombrarian

Topics: Blood Feud; Doctor Who; my tryout as an artist for DC Comicsʼ Batman Adventures series; writing influences; artist Bob Larkinʼs contributions to the Pandora Zwieback series.

 

Scifi Diner: December 12, 2011

Podcast • Interview by Scott Hertzog and Miles McLoughlin

Topics: Blood Feud; Doctor Who; my 10-year career as a fiction editor; writing the X-Men: The Chaos Engine novels; working with artists Bob Larkin and Eliseu Gouveia; developing books based on Se7en and Friday the 13th; writing a Twilight Zone novelization.

 

Reading Bites: January 6, 2012

Interview by Michele Lee

Topics: Blood Feud; the popularity of vampires in fiction; the objectification of female characters in comics; my favorite reads as a teenager; recommended reading for todayʼs teens; writing for licensed properties; the portrayal of teens in current young adult fiction.

 

Fiction Fascination: February 22, 2012

Interview by Carly Chambers

Topics: Blood Feud; Panʼs mentor, Annie, as a potential spin-off character; favorite genres to read; top three favorite books; writing inspirations; hobbies and interesting quirks

 

Blood Moon Rising: April 9, 2012

 

 

 

 

Interview by D. W. Jones

Topics: Blood Feud; Lorelei the succubus, and comic book reviewers’ reaction to her; a brief history of StarWarp Concepts; how I got my start as a writer; writing influences; whether Pan and Annie can be inspirations for young women; the future of StarWarp Concepts, and my upcoming projects

Eerie Digest: September 25, 2013

eerie_digest_logoInterview by Joseph J. O’Donnell

Topics: The Saga of Pandora Zwieback; Lorelei: Sects and the City; writing inspirations; creating characters; an overview of StarWarp Concepts’ titles; and upcoming projects