All this month, you can get 25 short stories and novellas from Self-Published Fantasy Blog-Off (SPFBO) authors absolutely free through the SPFBO Shorts promotion.
As part of the promo, I virtually sat down with a host of the participating authors.
Today’s author interview is with Ned Marcus.
Tell us a little about your SPFBO Short.
Young Aina is a novelette set in the forests on the remote planet of Prometheus. The story tells of a formative experience in Aina’s life, one that profoundly affects her.
An extract from the blurb shows the main story:
Aina and her father are pursued deep into the ancient forest by a deadly enemy. To her father’s concern, the forest speaks to his daughter, awakening a natural magic within her. Will Aina’s magic awaken in time to save the lives of both her and her father?
This prequel to the Blue Prometheus Series shows why she acts as she does when she guides the protagonists from Earth through her planet.
What has been your favorite part of SPFBO?
I’ve enjoyed the exposure for my books, I’ve enjoyed meeting many new writers, and I’ve enjoyed discovering new novels from authors I’d not previously heard of.
What are you currently working on?
A contemporary fantasy suspense series. Dan Brown meets Alien, with a dash of magic too, might describe the first novel. I’m just finishing the first draft now.
Author bio
The stories I write move between science fantasy, contemporary fantasy, and planetary romance. My writing is often close to the natural world, and often involves communication with plants and animals. As a reader I love fantasy, but I read in all kinds of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. I started writing fantasy because I wanted fantasy worlds that I couldn’t find anywhere else. I still search for great new series to read.
You can find out more about my books on my website.
You can pick up Young Aina and more at the SPFBO Shorts promo on Bookfunnel all month long.
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