Beyond the Books
Interviews with authors and illustrators
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Kerelyn Smith: KidLit Fantasy Writer, Jane-of-all-Trades | Rodenia: Prophetic Squirrelmonk
Interview with Kerelyn Smith, author of the children’s fantasy book Mulrox and the Malcognitos.. I also interviewed her character Rodenia. Kerelyn talks about the “Iron Throne” she built and adds a lot more books to my TBR. I get lost in the woods again, but this time I find a Squirrelmonk.
Katelyn Costello: YA Writer, Road Runner | Shauna Flynn: Scholar and Explorer
Interview with Katelyn Costello, author of the Young Adult Fantasy series Frituals. I also interviewed her character Shauna Flynn from Frituals. In summary, I get creeped out by ghosts and get lost in a forest.
Maggie McGuinness: Romance Writer, Aussie Beachcomber | Voices 1 and 2: Love Experts
Interview with Maggie McGuinness, author of the romance novels Planet Single and Mirrabooka Magic. I also interviewed the “Voices” from Planet Single. Maggie’s Australian, so I bring up the world’s deadliest animals. She retaliates with red lingerie.
Ryan Peraro: Graphic Novel Writer, Self-Improver, Self-Amuser | Jimmy Barton: Hapless Hero
Interview with my brother Ryan Peraro, author of the graphic novel series Bartez. I also interviewed the main character from Bartez, Jimmy Barton, who likes to say “off the record” a lot. I ignore it and post everything he says.
Jeremy Rodgers: Author, Musician, Creator | Gretchen: From Another Dimension
Interview with long-time friend Jeremy Rodgers, author, musician, and all-around creative. I also interviewed one of his characters named Gretchen, an interesting girl from another dimension who showed up in my dream for the interview.
Vanessa Bettencourt: Author, Illustrator, Graphic Novelist | Sally Undine: Zombie Girl and Aspiring Doctor
Interview with Vanessa Bettencourt, author and illustrator of graphic novels. I also interviewed a zombie girl from her latest book!
J. Robert Deans: Author and Illustrator | Shakes, Stanley, and Percie: Grand Punwick Residents
Interview with J. Robert Deans, author of a plethora of children’s books, notably the Shakes the Cow series and The Bear from AUNT series. I also interviewed a few residents from Grand Punwick!
James West: Author and Maker | Trevor Ellington: Student
Interview with James West, author of the Guardians of Light series and Magus Veritus. I also interviewed Trevor Ellington, a character from Magus Veritus.