Interview with Author Barry Nelson

Below is an interview between Danielle Kaheaku, Leucrota Press Editor-in-Chief, and Barry Nelson, author of The McKenzie Files.You can read about the McKenzie Files here. 

Kaheaku: Why don’t you start off by telling just a little about yourself.
Nelson: I live in the Pittsburgh, PA area. I’m 49, (though I think I look younger for my [...]

The McKenzie Files – coming summer 2008

The McKenzie Files
By: Barry Nelson
Genre: Science Fiction
Release date: Summer 2008
Cover image: Coming soon
The human United Protectorate is under attack by the reptilian alien race know as the Brelac. The Brelac’s bloodthirsty onslaught brings forth the creation of the genetically engineered humanoid weapons called Reploids.
These Reploids are the perfect weapon in every way; they are [...]

The minute details

One of the issues that many new writers have is the use of details — or, rather, the lack of. If you read my previous posts on using the five senses to detail your novel/short story, you will have some background information on what I’m talking about. Below is an extended example on how adding [...]

Some fun, exciting news

Ok, this is a little off-topic, but guess what?
We found out we’re having a boy!

Well, Adrian and myself that is, not the entire press…exciting, isn’t it? My sister called me up yesterday already asking about throwing a baby shower and everything. Hell, I think the family may be more excited than we are. Did we [...]

Annoying Multiple Submissions

Mkay….it’s been a while since I’ve ranted, so I’m going to take a few moments here.
Multiple submissions.
Most houses don’t accept them. Almost all don’t like them. We’re included.
While we might look at another submission by an author within a short timeframe, it’s not cool for the thirty-year writer to submit four books to [...]