P.C. ZICK

August 9, 2013

Book Review Friday – Eternal on the Water

By Patricia Zick @PCZick I loved Eternal on the Water by Joseph Monninger. It may not be for everyone, unless you love nature, wildlife, Thoreau, travel, and love. The title first caught my attention as the book lay on the bargain table at the local bookstore. You never know what gems lie in wait in…

August 7, 2013

Author Wednesday – Vince Dickinson

Welcome to Author Wednesday. Today I interview Vince Dickinson who is the author of Fugue in C Minor, a romantic thriller. The main character finds himself in the perfect life, but he can’t remember how he arrived there. Welcome to Author Wednesday, Vince. I’m wondering if, like many authors, you have any special writing rituals. …

July 31, 2013

Author Wednesday – Revital Horowitz

Welcome to Author Wednesday. Today, Revital Horowitz stops by for an interview. I first about Revital from Christoph Fischer when he reviewed Daughters of Iraq and its author Revital Horowitz on his blog. Daughters of Iraq is historical fiction based on Revital’s family’s story. Welcome to Author Wednesday, Revital. It took me quite awhile before…

July 24, 2013

Author Wednesday – Melissa Mayberry

Welcome to Author Wednesday. Today I interview Melissa Mayberry, the author of Mellifica: Devastating First Love, a Young Adult (YA) romance. Melissa is a very busy mother, nurse, and writer. I’m very impressed with her ability to juggle it all. Hello Melissa. I’m honored you found time in your busy schedule to stop by my…

July 22, 2013

How Much Background Is Too Much in a Novel?

By Patricia Zick @PCZick I’m happily working away at the new novel these days. When I wrote the original concept back in 2006, I provided lots of background research on Florida and the Everglades. That’s the way I’ve always written, even when I was a reporter. I regurgitated all the new and old knowledge onto…

July 17, 2013

Author Wednesday – David Lawlor

Welcome to Author Wednesday. Today I interview David Lawlor, the author of two historical novels published as eBooks. Tan is set during the Irish War of Independence, and its sequel, The Golden Grave, is set in the old battlefields of WWI. Welcome to Author Wednesday, David. I love something I read about the writer and scientist Rachel Carson…

July 10, 2013

Author Wednesday – Adam Pepper

Welcome to Author Wednesday. Today I interview Adam Pepper, author of Buried a Man I Hated There. Adam describes his book as “a dark and unusual psychological thriller with a slight literary bent.” Hello, Adam. I’m glad you stopped by today to talk about your book and your life as a writer. I’m always interested…

July 8, 2013

Beach Driving and Other Atrocities

By Patricia Zick @ P.C. Zick Today I’m working on my next novel about Florida and its fragile environment. Native Lands begins when Mangrove Mike notices the sound of machines ripping apart his beloved and sacred Everglades. He brings it to the attention of his friend Barbara, who is an environmental columnist for the Miami…

July 3, 2013

Author Wednesday – Marilyn Slagel

Welcome to Author Wednesday. Today, I’m happy to interview Marilyn Slagel. Marilyn writes women’s fiction. I’ve enjoyed getting to know her ever since she began following this blog. She writes thoughtful comments and is supportive of all the authors featured on Author Wednesday. Her book Dirty Laundry uncovers some unpleasant truths about the confusing life…

July 2, 2013

Using Real Life in Fiction

By P.C. Zick @PCZick Originally published April 23, 2013 on Words Unlimited, Back Story During April 2010, two significant man made disasters occurred in the United States. Both of the tragedies became a part of my life for the remainder of the year and led me to question how we live our lives. It took…