AUTHOR INTERVIEW M. C. V. EGAN

Author Interview with novelist M.C.V. Egan

by NANCY CHRISTIE on AUGUST 17, 2023
in AUTHOR INTERVIEWS

I am thrilled to have M.C.V. Egan as my guest on Focus on Fiction. The two of us connected when she was a host during one of my blog tours for REINVENTING RITA, and she was kind enough to give me tips on making book trailers. (Not my skill set!)

So when I learned more about her and her work, I thought I would return the favor and have her on to talk about her books. But before we get into that, here’s a bit more about her…

The Choices Trilogy Book 1

by Sandy Lender

Genre: Epic Fantasy

When their god needed a protector, she said yes.

by David A. Ward Sr.

 

 

Business, Safety, Workplace Safety

Date Published: August 17, 2023.

 

 

Unveil the power of safety culture in this thought-provoking and inspiring read that challenges the way we think about employee safety.

 

“The Faces of Safety” will stir your emotions and leave you with a newfound appreciation for every hardworking man, woman and young adult that supports every business and reminds us of the immense cost of neglecting their well-being.

Direct and challenging, this book poses tough questions to those in management and supervision and reveals the heartbreaking realities of families affected by workplace tragedy. It’s time to face the truth that the pain, suffering, and heartache caused by accidents and the loss of life cannot be described in words or in a monetary figure.

But it’s never too late to make a change.

Are you, as a CEO, CFO, COO, or executive staff member, ready to lead the way proactively investing in the safety of your employees? Safety must come before profits, as your company’s reputation depends on it. So, ask yourself, what is an employee’s life worth to you? It’s time to make a life-changing impact on your company’s safety values and culture. Safety is an investment, not only in your employees but in your company’s future.

The choice is yours, the consequences are life-changing, and the real question is, are you?

“The intention of me writing this book is too possibly save one life, reduce employee’s exposure to injuries, fatalities, and educating executive staff members, supervisors on the incredible value of investing in and promoting the core value of safety” states Mr. Ward. “The Face of Safety touches every business, manufacturing, automotive, retail, food processing, transportation, insurance, warehousing, distribution centers, healthcare facilities, federal and state government agencies.”

 

About the Author

David A. Ward Sr. is a dedicated family-oriented person, married, with five adult children: Toby, David Jr., NaTasha, Candiss, and Kaylynn, and five grandchildren: Braedon, Brycen, Brennan, Gabryela, and Rio.

 

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A Mona Moon Mystery Book 11

by Abigail Keam

Genre: 1930’s Historical Cozy Mystery

Mona Moon is the American Phryne Fisher!

by Derrick McCartney

Science Fiction

Date Published: March 24, 2022

Publisher: MindStir Media

 

Two photographs taken on a spring evening in 1950 that seem to show the impossible-we are not alone. A thirteen-year-old girl disappears the same evening, but returns thirty years later without aging a day. A dying detective on the hunt for the answers to one mystery falls afoul of a more profound mystery that calls into question all of human history and the science on which the universe is based. McMinnville is the story of one man’s coming to terms with his mortality and the inconceivable, while falling in love for a second time, something he thought was impossible.

Ray Baker is a retired NYPD detective, dying of cancer and dealing with the crushing loneliness after the death of his wife. He wants to make the last few months of his life count by traveling cross country to the places where he grew up. Along the way, he stumbles upon a cold case that took place on May 11, 1950, a few hundred yards from his childhood farm outside of McMinnville, Oregon. At a little past seven in the evening on that day, Evelyn Forsyth was feeding her rabbits when she looked up to see a craft floating soundlessly toward her. She called for her husband, Glenn, to come with his camera. Over a span of a few seconds, he took two photographs before the craft tipped up on edge and sped away. That was the story that appeared in the Telephone Register, McMinnville’s local paper under the heading “At Long Last-Authentic Photographs Of Flying Saucer[?]” A month later, the photographs were featured in the June edition of Life Magazine. Were they real or a clever hoax? Ray takes it upon himself to answer this question, applying his considerable detective skills. But in doing so, he steps through the looking glass into a world that makes him question everything. If that was not enough, he also discovers that there is a clock and it is ticking down.

 

McMinnville is the first book in a trilogy that follows Ray Baker’s pursuit of life, love, and the truth, which is most definitely out there.

About the Author

Derrick McCartney was born in El Paso, Texas, and grew up in Tennessee before moving to the Washington, DC area. Despite a degree in Soviet and East European studies, he made a name for himself as an expert on North Korea. After a stint in the US Government, he has spent most of his career in defense think tanks. He has published several books and articles on international security affairs under his real name. This is his first work of fiction.

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A Midnight Madness Nightcreature Novel Book 2

by Lori Handeland

Genre: Paranormal Women’s Fiction

I saved my daughter. But how do I save myself when I have a secret that is going to turn the entire werewolf world upside down?

Blame It On Midnight

The Castle Point Witch Series

by Tammy Tyree

Genre: Paranormal, Supernatural Ghost Thriller Series

 

Join Alexandra Heale, now the High Priestess of underground witches, as she battles demonic nuns and faces the Witch Hunters to save her kidnapped best friend, Penny.  

a Children’s Book

by VICKIE GUNTER

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Children’s Book

Date Published: June 2023

 

 

Dance with the Ants is a picture book about a spontaneous picnic undertaken by a mother and her son. The decision to have a picnic triggers concern when they think about the possibility of pesky ants invading their planned day of fun. Surprisingly, their picnic worries turn into an afternoon of music and dance thanks to some uninvited guests at their picnic site.

Music, animal, and outdoor enthusiasts will love this colorful book that includes a touch of rhyme. The book is geared for ages 4-8 and displays colorful illustrations on every page of the story.

Please enjoy reading as your child’s vocabulary and cognitive development increases.

For discussion after reading: Adults can use this story to help youngsters realize that a child’s worries about upcoming events (i.e. summer camp, first day of school, going to a medical office) often times actually turn into fun-filled outcomes.

 

 About the Author

Having grown up on a small farm in rural Virginia, I learned what hard physical work was at a young age. I was blessed to have four siblings so whenever there was any time for recreation, we would sometimes play together and other times each of us would focus our minds on our personal hobbies. My interests included drawing and spending time with animals, especially horses and ponies. I remember many days of horseback riding through the woods, all over local farms and backroads made of dirt. Often times, I pretended that I was living in a wild, western day and had to rough it in the wilderness. I appreciate now that a child’s imagination is a precious gift.

As an adult, I focused on healthcare and have worked professionally in that field for many years. After marrying in my mid-30s, living in various states, raising three beautiful children, and now experiencing life as a grandmother, my husband and I have resettled in the state of Virginia on a serene farm with horses, a pony that our children grew up riding, a dog, and a cat, along with abundant wildlife to admire on a daily basis.

I do recall as far back as my early twenties that I had a great desire to write a book. Many busy years of life consumed my time; however, I never let that dream of writing a book dwindle. As I approach my retirement years, I have transitioned that book writing dream to one of my bucket list goals.

Thanks to many acquaintances, good friends and a supportive and loving family, I view my life’s journey as enlightening and enriching. Recently, I have embraced the role of author. This allows me to put a check mark beside one of my personal bucket list items which makes me very happy : )

I encourage everyone who has a dream to never let it fade. If it lingers in your heart and mind, there is a reason. Strive to reach your goal, but always remember to appreciate the journey along the way.

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Demon Storm, Book 4

 

YA Fantasy

Date Published: 09-13-2023

Publisher: Shadow Spark Publishing

 

More than night terrors keep Kari awake at night. Ari languishes beside her, broken by the horrors Raven bestowed upon him.

She hopes he heals, and soon.

When a familiar presence and an unexplainable human with magic happen upon their doorstep, Kari and Ari make a decision: leave Raziac Village in search of answers and a new home.

But the heart eater waits for them.

 

About the Author

Valerie Storm was raised in Tucson, Arizona. Growing up, she fell in love with everything fantasy. When she wasn’t playing video games, she was writing. By age ten, she began to write her own stories as a way to escape reality. When these stories became a full-length series, she considered the path to sharing with other children & children-at/heart looking for a place to call home.

 

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Protector Wolf Shifter Series Book 3

by Lilliana Rose

Genre: Paranormal Romance, Urban Fantasy 

Tamaska is to become a wolf shifter but she might not survive the change.

Rogue Wolf