Sheila's Guests and Reviews

Today I'm delighted to welcome J. L. Mulvihill, author of the steampunk novel, Boxcar Baby, to my blog . If you're wondering what steampunk means, or where the name came from, you're in the right place, because J. L. Mulvihill is just the person to ask. You'll find out about Easter eggs too, and some fascinating details of American history, all in one post. So, over to you, J. L., and thank you so much for visiting my blog: Sheila, thank you for having me here, I am so excited about my new series, Steel Roots , and the first novel just released, The Boxcar Baby.   The Steel Roots series is not just another steampunk adventure but something a bit more real for young adults to read.   But let me back up her a minute in case there are some who don’t know what steampunk is so I will explain it the best way I can. Steampunk is a genre label born from a novel called, Morlock Night by K. W. Jeter.   In this wonderful novel the reader is taken on an adventure t...

Today I get to welcome Douglas E. Richards to my blog. He's the (New York Times best-selling!) author of a string of fast-paced sci-fi thrillers, including Wired , Amped , and, just released, The Cure . So, if you've ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a writer, and how they turn those scary ideas into stories, well... read on. And thank you Douglas for visiting my blog. Fun Questions Authors Get to Ask “How can I poison this city’s water supply?” by Douglas E. Richards I write thrillers with accurate science and science fictional elements (in the tradition of Michael Crichton). I strive to make them fast paced, action packed, full of twists and turns, and with enough philosophy, ethics, and groundbreaking science to provide readers with plenty of food for thought. But above all, I strive for accuracy. Most of my research involves reading dozens of books, magazines, and journal articles—along with extensive research using the Internet, the...