Displaced By: Stephen Drake

Displaced

By: Stephen Drake

Allow me to introduce you to Kevin Murdock. He is a character like none other I have encountered. His personality, for a character in a book, made me feel like he was someone I have encountered. This man, who honestly prefers to be called Murdock is like you and I. He talks to himself in his head, and makes you laugh when he does it. He is funny, yet sophisticated at the same time, and honestly, I think you will find him quite enjoyable to read, as I did.

Murdock is aboard a transport pod, one that speaks to him. And when it does, he wants to argue with it, but refrains because he knows it is a ship, and it would only be a waste of his time. 

Murdock is awakened on this ship, along with nineteen others, and wouldn’t you know it, one of them is a Politician. And we all know what that means. 

The Politicians name is James Whittier, (and no he isn’t witty in the least.) and all he wants is what all politicians want, is power.  Murdock promotes common sense, as well as self-reliance, teaching the others that they can do things on their own. But this isn’t what Whittier wants and longs for, therefore the two begin to butt heads.

Once the group decides to exclude Murdock, only then does he realize that there are entities and among them that are even more powerful then all of them know and realize. Now the problem being, how does he give this information to them, if they want nothing to do with him?

I honestly found this book very intriguing and I truly enjoyed the character of Murdock immensely, as well as the ship. Honestly, the book in itself has a great ‘personality’ to it, one I have never felt before in a book, and that in itself made this book very entertaining and original. I give this book five wonderful stars, because I have never felt this entertained by a book in a long time. I also think Stephen Drake is a new writer I intend to read more of and hope that he will keep entertaining us readers further! He has a great gift!

Here are my questions for Stephen:

1. What made you write this book and how long did it take you?

I have no idea what made me write it. Its first iteration was a short story
I wrote around 1974, which wasn't very good. In 2007 I started the novel
version, at the insistence of friends that anyone could write one book. It
was self-published in March of 2016.


2. Who designed this beautiful cover?

The cover was designed by Karen Gray. A very good author in her own right,
who also does graphic art. She lives in Scotland.


3. Do you have any photos or descriptions of the characters that you can
share with us?

All the descriptions of all the main characters is inside the book.

4. What are you working on now?

Currently, I working on the third book in the Displaced series, as well as
the second book in the Blackwing series.

5. What motivates you to write?

Just have a story rattling around inside my head that wants to get out.

6. If you were to get writers block, or have ever had it, what do you do for
it?

I go back and read a few of the previous chapters. Sometimes that is enough
to get the juices flowing again.

7. What suggestions can you offer for the aspiring writers out there?

Write the type of story you'd like to read. No matter how odd it seems to
you, there are others out there that will read it, if you write it.

8. How long have you been writing?

Full-time since 2007.

9. What are your hobbies?

Knitting, make my own wine (mead, grape wine, and hard apple cider),
reading, martial arts.

10. Do you put yourself into your characters?

Usually, there is some of me in all of them. How much depends on the story.

11. Where is your favorite place to write?

I only write in my office on my PC. I don't own or use smart-phones or
i-pads.

12. Who is your favorite writer of all time?

That is a tough question. My favorites are Heinlein, Tolkien, Scalzi, and
the Herberts (Frank and Brian). Then there are the indie authors I enjoy
reading. Greg Spry, Jonathon Fletcher, K.J. Simmill, Kelly Michelle Baker,
Karen Gray, to name a few. A lot depends on my mood at the time as each
author has something unique to offer.

13. Did you see yourself becoming a writer when you were younger?

Time out while I laugh.....absolutely not! English was my worst subject in
school and I hated writing 500 word essays,  a couple hundred word book
reports, or term papers. However, I've enjoyed reading, just for the fun of
it, since I was quite young, 9 or 10, I think. So far, my largest book is
over 143,000 words and my smallest is 80,000 words. Go figure.

14. Please share with us your social media and book links:
    www.facebook.com/stephen.drake.374549
    I'm on Goodreads
    https://www.amazon.com/Stephen-Drake/e/B01LVYJTS1/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1

    My books:
    https://www.amazon.com/Displaced-Drake-Stephen-ebook/dp/B01LZKB1EX/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
    https://www.amazon.com/Civilization-Displaced-Book-Stephen-Drake-ebook/dp/B01LZDHWV1/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
    https://www.amazon.com/Blackwing-Stephen-Drake/dp/1548058327/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

Displaced by Stephen Drake
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Allow me to introduce you to Kevin Murdock. He is a character like none other I have encountered. His personality, for a character in a book, made me feel like he was someone I have encountered. This man, who honestly prefers to be called Murdock is like you and I. He talks to himself in his head, and makes you laugh when he does it. He is funny, yet sophisticated at the same time, and honestly, I think you will find him quite enjoyable to read, as I did.

Murdock is aboard a transport pod, one that speaks to him. And when it does, he wants to argue with it, but refrains because he knows it is a ship, and it would only be a waste of his time.

Murdock is awakened on this ship, along with nineteen others, and wouldn’t you know it, one of them is a Politician. And we all know what that means.

The Politicians name is James Whittier, (and no he isn’t witty in the least.) and all he wants is what all politicians want, is power. Murdock promotes common sense, as well as self-reliance, teaching the others that they can do things on their own. But this isn’t what Whittier wants and longs for, therefore the two begin to butt heads.

Once the group decides to exclude Murdock, only then does he realize that there are entities and among them that are even more powerful then all of them know and realize. Now the problem being, how does he give this information to them, if they want nothing to do with him?

I honestly found this book very intriguing and I truly enjoyed the character of Murdock immensely, as well as the ship. Honestly, the book in itself has a great ‘personality’ to it, one I have never felt before in a book, and that in itself made this book very entertaining and original. I give this book five wonderful stars, because I have never felt this entertained by a book in a long time. I also think Stephen Drake is a new writer I intend to read more of and hope that he will keep entertaining us readers further! He has a great gift!

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One New Message By: Vivian Ward

One New Message

By: Vivian Ward

If you have a spouse, or even significant other, then you have probably wondered just what the other person wanted deep down sexually. No one ever tells you all of their fantasies, do they? They always tend to keep something hidden, just because.

This book is a ‘Dark Romance’ Novel, which promises to entice you in more ways than one. Why? Because low and behold Drew and Madison have hit a dry spell in their relationship.

One-day Drew ends up finding an online ad from someone who promises there is a way to get into your spouse’s head, and learn her secrets. Drew thought it sounded promising, so he downloaded the app. 

I know, right? Typical man, can’t ask the right questions, has to do it the difficult way. Just like a hint, can’t catch those either. 

So now, Drew is playing with fire, and getting the inside scoop and making his wife fall in love with another man, or is still in love with him too? 

Drew refused to lose Madison, or Maddy as she preferred to be called, to a stranger that didn’t even exist. But he was in too deep now.

This stranger was giving her things he hadn’t been able to give her in years, but the thing is, the strange was…him. 

All of this could end badly, if she discovers the messages. Or he could maybe seduce her, or blind fold her, and start doing the things he was saying, and then undo the blind fold. Was Drew up for this? Could he actually pull this off? Would Maddy go for it, or would she get angry?

You will have to read this deliciously sexy book to find out for yourself, I’m not gonna give you the answers! But I will tell you that it is hot, hot hot, and I loved every minute of it! This is most definitely a five-star read, and I promise you, that you will not be disappointed. In fact, you will want to be a member of Vivian’s fan club! The woman knows how to write, and make you see what you are reading! Trust me!

Now here are my questions for Vivian:

1. What made you write this book and how long did it take you?

It took me about a month to write One New Message. This is one of my favorite stories, and I’m not finished telling it yet. There will be more books in this series to come (two more, to be exact).

2. Who designed this beautiful cover and can you link said person?

I picked out the models and my cover artist, Nikki, put everything together.

3. Do you have any photos or descriptions of the characters that you can share with us?

The characters on the cover accurately depict what Drew and Maddy look like.

4. What are you working on now, and do you ever stop writing?

I’m currently co-writing a book with Derek Masters, and I’m also working on a book called, “Love Me Twice”.

5. What motivates you to write and keep these sensual stories coming?

The voices in my head. LOL Kidding! I love developing characters and letting them tell me their stories.

6. Do you ever visualize the romance before you write the scenes?

Nope. I let my characters tell me how dirty they want to be.

7. What is your favorite thing about what you write?

Developing and showing their love and dedication for one another.

8. Do you put yourself into any of your characters?

Always. There’s at least some small part of me in every single character that I write. Sometimes it’s loving and caring, sometimes it’s naughty or playful, but I’m always there.

9. What do you do if and when you ever get a negative review?

Hide in a cave? LOL No, I don’t mind critical reviews, as long as they’re tasteful. A 1-star review that says, “I didn’t like this book,” drives me insane. Tell me what the problem was or why you didn’t like it so that I can keep it in mind for future works. No matter whether you liked the book or not, please do NOT spoil it in the review. As a reader (and a writer!) I hate that.

10. Does writing the sexy scenes every turn you on?

My husband and I have a running joke about this. He always wants me to “enact the scene”, you know, just to make sure I wrote it accurately. ROFL!

11. Who is your favorite Author if all time?

Gillian Flynn! Gone Girl was ridiculously simple, but insanely good!

12. Please share with us your social media and book links:

Facebook➡️ https://www.facebook.com/authorvivianward

Facebook Fan Page➡️ https://www.facebook.com/authorvivian

Fan Group➡️ https://www.facebook.com/groups/viviansvoyeurs

Twitter➡️ https://twitter.com/AuthorVivian

Goodreads➡️ https://www.goodreads.com/authorvivian

Newsletter💌 newsletter.authorvivianward.com (download a free novel that I wrote for you!)

Pinterest➡️ www.pinterest.com/authorvivianwar/

Amazon Author Page➡️ www.amazon.com/author/vivianward

BookBub➡️ https://www.bookbub.com/authors/vivian-ward

Booksprout➡️ https://booksprout.co/author/995/vivian-ward

13. Anything to add:

Thank you for reading and reviewing my work, and for the awesome interview! Be sure to check out my website in the near future for 2018 book signing info under my “Blog” tab. I have a couple lined up!

One New Message by Vivian Ward
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you have a spouse, or even significant other, then you have probably wondered just what the other person wanted deep down sexually. No one ever tells you all of their fantasies, do they? They always tend to keep something hidden, just because.

This book is a ‘Dark Romance’ Novel, which promises to entice you in more ways than one. Why? Because low and behold Drew and Madison have hit a dry spell in their relationship.

One-day Drew ends up finding an online ad from someone who promises there is a way to get into your spouse’s head, and learn her secrets. Drew thought it sounded promising, so he downloaded the app.

I know, right? Typical man, can’t ask the right questions, has to do it the difficult way. Just like a hint, can’t catch those either.

So now, Drew is playing with fire, and getting the inside scoop and making his wife fall in love with another man, or is still in love with him too?

Drew refused to lose Madison, or Maddy as she preferred to be called, to a stranger that didn’t even exist. But he was in too deep now.

This stranger was giving her things he hadn’t been able to give her in years, but the thing is, the strange was…him.

All of this could end badly, if she discovers the messages. Or he could maybe seduce her, or blind fold her, and start doing the things he was saying, and then undo the blind fold. Was Drew up for this? Could he actually pull this off? Would Maddy go for it, or would she get angry?

You will have to read this deliciously sexy book to find out for yourself, I’m not gonna give you the answers! But I will tell you that it is hot, hot hot, and I loved every minute of it! This is most definitely a five-star read, and I promise you, that you will not be disappointed. In fact, you will want to be a member of Vivian’s fan club! The woman knows how to write, and make you see what you are reading! Trust me!

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