Ready for a supernatural tale to tickle your neck? Vampires, and supernatural characters who will keep you enthralled. Susan also writes for young adults. She’s awesome and will make you never want to wear turtlenecks again! Her rich characters are heroes and never kill victims but protect people from evil monsters. Wouldn’t you like to be protected by hott, sexy vampires? How about other supernaturals who always keep you safe? Enjoy!
I love, love, LOVE dragons! Vampires are a close second. Which is your favorite?
I don’t choose favorites among my children, pets, or dragons and vampires. They are all my favorites. I have loved dragons for as long as I can remember. Then I found out about vampires and loved them too.
As a paranormal romance writer, what made you fall for dragons?
I didn’t fall in love with them. I have always loved and dreamed of them. All my books are right out of my dream journal. Dragons fly every night in my dreams.
If you had to choose from writing about Vampires, Steampunk, or Dragons, which one would you choose if you could only have one?
I don’t believe in choosing just one. I choose Vampires and Dragons. I write steamy romance such as Vampire King of New York from my 2nd vampire series. I write sweet romance fantasy with my dragons as in Lady Fallon’s Dragons. I;ve also started a multi-supernatural-verse series for ages 13 to 113 with Young Supernaturals of New York, which includes vampires, werewolves, faeries, elves, humans, etc. Right now EverWarm and EverNight are in that series with more to come. My next book to come out will be the 2nd dragon book. No release date yet.
If you could live anywhere in the world and live with dragons, where would it be?
Scotland. I’ve been there twice and love everything about it from the highlands to the food. I love haggis, castles, and caves.
Describe your favorite hero.
My favorite vampire hero is King Max. I love that he still has his Viking ways while being a CEO of a global business and leading the vampires of New York. I love that he’s fun, sexy, somewhat quirky, wise, and fair. He is an amazing person. My favorite dragon hero is a secret. I don’t want to ruin it for anyone who hasn’t read Lady Fallon’s Dragons.
As an author, what is your best motivation to keep writing?
I have been writing since I was eight. I’m 70 now, and the dreams keep coming, and I keep writing them into books. There was a time when I was fighting cancer and having chemo, when suddenly I couldn’t concentrate. I asked a group of writers for advice, and they said to make a list of what happens like a grocery list. I did, and that helped me when I could finally concentrate and write again to fill in all the details.
Steampunk intrigues me. Can you please explain how you got into it?
I have always liked it and thought steampunk to be fun. My publisher at the time asked me to consider writing a steampunk so I went to bed thinking about it and dreamed of Mrs. Bright’s Tea Room. It is a shorter book, as requested by my publisher, very steamy, swashbuckling, and romantic.
Do you find having three unique genres, (vampire, dragon, and steampunk) gets confusing while you write?
Not at all. It’s all part of fantasy. How you choose to write it can make it a romance too. I’m a crossover author from science fiction and fantasy. When I write a book, I am completely in the head of that main character and their world. I am a very focused writer.
How do you manage your time?
That is the hard part. I used to write every evening and weekend and always while I waited in a doctor’s office. I thought I would have so much time when I retired, but life has a way of giving you opportunities to have more fun experiences. So I write in any slot of time where nothing else is happening. I always keep a pen and paper notebook with me.
As a former Associate Editor for Space and Time Magazine, do you find editing novels difficult?
When editing my own novels, I edit them ten times before my editor sees them.
In regards to Space and Time Magazine, I adore it and everyone there. I had been an Associate Editor and then a First Reader for a long time. I stepped aside last fall to finish my next book which is in the editing process with my editor. We edit short stories at the magazine. We read and accept for publication or reject short stories. Sometimes the Fiction Editor and I would agree that I send comments to an author on how to fix their story, and if they fixed it as we asked, they might be published.
When reading, do you edit a story or read it without worrying about grammatical errors and such?
I’m guessing you’re still asking me about reviewing for possible publication in Space and Time Magazine. We always read hoping to get a riveting, thrilling, or funny as all heck amazing stories. Typos, incorrect spelling, and grammar errors cast a story in the worst possible light. It looks like the author isn’t showing their best work. Any aspiring writers out there, be sure to edit it to your very best. Ask a friend who got As in English edit it for you. Always read it out loud, and you’ll be surprised how many errors you will find. Don’t use AIs. They make things a bigger mess. Do use a spell check and grammar check. If you are going to submit your story to a magazine, make sure that’s what the magazine is looking for. Check out Angela Yuriko Smith on Substack. Not only is Angela the publisher of Space and Time Magazine, she gives great advice through her authortunities.substack.com posts! They are truly excellent!
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