Author Archives: Suzanne van Rooyen

Crossing over with Kia Zi Shiru

Today I’m pleased to welcome Kia Zi Shiru back to Off the Page to chat about writing across the great genre divide. Take it away Kia! Crossing the Boundaries of Genre and Age by Kia Zi Shiru Otherkin Spirits, my upcoming series, … Continue reading

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Cover Reveal for Motocross Me!

Today I’m pleased to be taking part in the cover reveal for a brand new YA contemporary novel, Motocross Me by Cheyanne Young. And here it is…

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Queries that Worked No. 8

Today I’m pleased to welcome Nicole Camp to Off the Page, sharing the query that landed her a publishing deal. Just a quick reminder about this feature… All these featured queries worked! Meaning they snagged the attention of an agent or editor. … Continue reading

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In Darkness We Must Abide – an NA Gothic Romance

Today I’m pleased to welcome Rhiannon Frater to Off the Page chatting about her NA Gothic romance In Darkness We Must Abide. Rhiannon Frater is the award-winning author of over a dozen books, including the As the World Dies zombie trilogy (Tor) , as … Continue reading

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Introducing Gay Romance Author Kayci Morgan

Today I’m thrilled to have Kayci Morgan on Off the Page chatting about the difference romance and erotica, and so much more. Kayci Morgan has had a passion for romance and fantasy for as long as she can remember. She lives in … Continue reading

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Spark – An Interview with the Editor

Today I’d like to welcome Brian Lewis to Off the Page talking about balancing life as both an author and editor. Brian Lewis is the founder and editor-in-chief of Spark: A Creative Anthology, established Fall 2012 as a cross-genre paying market for … Continue reading

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In Defense of Pantsers!

Today I’m pleased to welcome Jayne Denker, my agency-sister, to Off the Page chatting about pantsing and why it isn’t a bad thing. Jayne Denker lives in a small village in western New York with her husband, son, and a … Continue reading

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Why Do You Write?

Today I’m pleased to welcome Ani Manjikian to Off the Page asking some tough questions about why authors write. I was born with a condition called hydrocephalus, or water on the brain. It is supposed to leave its victims either retarded … Continue reading

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Meet Emerald Hayden from The Sacrificed

Today I’m pleased to welcome one of the characters from Jordan Link’s The Sacrificed to Off the Page, but first a little more about Jordan Link – only 16yrs old and already a published author! Jordan Link is currently contracted … Continue reading

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Hop Against Homophobia and Transphobia 2013

In celebration of May 17, which is the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, I’m joining the annual blog hop (find out more here) designed to create awareness and celebrate all things QUILTBAG. Each blog is holding a giveaway so … Continue reading

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