I was interviewed on fellow Ninestar Press author R. R. Campbell‘s Writescast Network and we discussed my writing and approach to historical fiction. You can listen to the interview here: https://rrcampbellwrites.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Writescast-053-Historical-Fiction-and-Fantasy-with-Glenn-Quigley.mp3
Next in my series of 5 questions with Ninestar Press authors, it’s M.D. Neu!
Who is the star of your book?
Todd Landon, he’s a human from Earth specifically San Jose, CA.
What is your story about?
Todd’s world is thrown into turmoil when his estranged brother shows up with news of alien ships heading for Earth’s orbit, holding a race called the Nentraee. Is this the end or the beginning?
When is it set?
Contemporary/modern times.
Where is it set?
Mostly San Jose, CA and on the alien ships.
Why this story?
Because SciFi is cool and we need more gay Sci Fi books that aren’t focused on romance.
Links: Ninestar Press | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iTunes | Kobo
Blurb:
A little blue world, the third planet from the sun. It’s home to 7 billion people with all manner of faiths, beliefs and customs, divided by bigotry and misunderstanding, who will soon be told they are not alone in the universe. Anyone watching from the outside would pass by this fractured and tumultuous world, unless they had no other choice. Todd Landon is one of these people, living and working in a section of the world called the United States of America. His life is similar to those around him: home, family, work, friends and a husband.
On the cusp of the greatest announcement humankind has ever witnessed, Todd’s personal world is thrown into turmoil when his estranged brother shows up on his front porch with news of ships heading for Earth’s orbit. The ships are holding the Nentraee, a humanoid race who have come to Earth in need of help after fleeing the destruction of their homeworld. How will one man bridge the gap for both the Humans and Nentraee, amongst mistrust, terrorist attacks and personal loss? Will this be the start of a new age of man or will bigotry and miscommunication bring this small world to its knees and final end?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
M.D. Neu is a LGBTQA Fiction Writer with a love for writing and travel. Living in the heart of Silicon Valley (San Jose, California) and growing up around technology, he’s always been fascinated with what could be. Specifically drawn to Science Fiction and Paranormal television and novels, M.D. Neu was inspired by the great Gene Roddenberry, George Lucas, Stephen King, Alice Walker, Alfred Hitchcock, Harvey Fierstein, Anne Rice, and Kim Stanley Robinson. An odd combination, but one that has influenced his writing. 
Growing up in an accepting family as a gay man he always wondered why there were never stories reflecting who he was. Constantly surrounded by characters that only reflected heterosexual society, M.D. Neu decided he wanted to change that. So, he took to writing, wanting to tell good stories that reflected our diverse world.
When M.D. Neu isn’t writing, he works for a non-profit and travels with his biggest supporter and his harshest critic, Eric his husband of nineteen plus years.
Links:
Website: http://www.mdneu.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mdneuauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authormdneu/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/66488958-md
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That sounds brilliant! Thanks for joining in and I wish all the best with your new novel!
-Glenn
I’m very excited to reveal the cover for my new novel, THE LION LIES WAITING from Ninestar Press. It was designed by the brilliant Natasha Snow.
The book will be released on 17th December 2018 but the ebook version is available to pre-order now direct from Ninestar Press, and you’ll get it three days early!
I’ll add links to the print version once they’re available!
ebook ISBN: 978-1-949909-68-5
Print ISBN: 978-1-949909-71-5
Blurb:
Winter, 1780, and the solstice is fast approaching. Four months after the events of The Moth and Moon, burly fisherman Robin Shipp is preparing for his first Midwinter festival with his lover, the handsome baker Edwin Farriner. But when a letter arrives begging for help, they must travel with their friend, Duncan, to Port Knot on sinister Blackrabbit Island for a final confrontation with Edwin’s mother. Also visiting the island are Lady Eva and her wife Iris, with a stunning proposition that could change Robin and Edwin’s lives forever.
The snow-covered harbour town of Port Knot is a dangerous place. While there, Robin, Edwin, and Duncan explore the menacing rooftop settlement known as the Roost, mingle with high society in the magnificent splendour of Chase Manor, and uncover a violent conspiracy threatening the island’s entire way of life.
Old rivalries will flare, shocking secrets will be revealed, and as Duncan’s scandalous past finally catches up with him, will it ultimately destroy them all?
The men will be tested to their limits as they discover that on Blackrabbit Island, the lion lies waiting.
I’m going to start a new feature on my site,
recommending books from fellow Ninestar authors.
To start with, check out this Ninestar Press Holiday Story from Kevin Klehr!
Kevin lives with his long-term partner, Warren, in their humble apartment (affectionately named Sabrina), in Australia’s own ‘Emerald City,’ Sydney.
From an early age, Kevin had a passion for writing, jotting down stories and plays until it came time to confront puberty. After dealing with pimple creams and facial hair, Kevin didn’t pick up a pen again until he was in his thirties. His handwritten manuscript was being committed to paper when his work commitments changed, giving him no time to write. Concerned, his partner, Warren, secretly passed the notebook to a friend who in turn came back and demanded Kevin finish his story. It wasn’t long before Kevin’s active imagination was let loose again.
His first novel spawned a secondary character named Guy, an insecure gay angel, but many readers argue that he is the star of the Actors and Angels book series. Guy’s popularity surprised the author.
So with his fictional guardian angel guiding him, Kevin hopes to bring more whimsical tales of love, life and friendship to his readers.
You can preorder the book right now over at Ninestarpress.com and visit his website here.
A friend of mine has gotten my Pirate Bear mascot tattooed on his leg, and it looks terrific! It’s always a thrill to know someone likes my stuff enough to get them tattooed!
A couple of new art pieces. I will be selling prints of these.
I’m very pleased to have my photo of Derek Dubery featured in The Chap magazine #86.
A terrific show organised by ArtsEska in Belfast tonight. I had a great view from the balcony at Robinson & Cleaver.
