Do
you have a specific writing style?
Given my journalistic background, I would have to say
I write very cleanly and produce "copy," as we call it in the trade,
pretty fast. I sometimes envoy those who can write knotty prose that takes some
time to unravel; I can't really do that.
Is
there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
I don't have any big overarching themes in mind, I
just try to write stories that readers will enjoy and that will take them on an
adventure. That said, it's impossible to write about zombies without writing
about life and death. In the case of "Mama Lona's Man," I literally
give my titular character a second chance at life, whether he wants it or not.
So I guess the message is that life is precious and you can't always predict
how it will go, so you should enjoy the ride as best you can.
Is
the book, characters, or any scenes based on a true life experience, someone
you know, or events in your own life?
Characters or scenes, no; scenery, yes. Many years
ago I went to Grenada for my honeymoon, and I think the island sort of sunk
into my mind and eventually helped produce this book. Grenada appears briefly
in the book as itself, and it also serves as a model for my fictional Petit
Royale.
What
book are you reading now?
I'm on book two of "A Song of Fire and
Ice." It's heresy, I know, but I'm enjoying it more than I did "Lord
of the Rings."
What
is your current “work in progress” or upcoming projects?
I am currently plotting out sequels to "Mama
Lona's Man." I have several stories in mind and want to put them in the
best order. I'm also about to begin editing an indie film that I shot last
year. I had written a script and rather than watch it gather dust, I decided
just to shoot it myself, thereby bringing together two of my favorite pastimes,
writing and photography. We'll see how it goes.
Do
you have to travel much to do research for your books?
I don't have to travel to do research, but I do
happen to travel a lot for work and I think that helps inform my writing. I
love to see new places and get into the different rhythms of life that you find
around the world. Sometimes new locations alone give me ideas for books, which
is what happened with this one.
Who
designed the cover of your latest book?
A very talented artist named Cate Meyers. We
collaborated on it but the final look is hers.
Do
you have any advice for other writers?
Just keep at it, and enjoy what you do. Sometimes
the journey is the destination.
Do
you have a song or playlist (book soundtrack) that you think represents this
book?
Reggae! Definitely. Some Marley ("One
Love"), Jimmy Cliff ("The Harder They Come"), Peter Tosh
("Walk and Don't Look Back"). English Beat, UB40, anything like that.
Anything that makes you want to dance on a beach.
January 5 Interview and review
January 8 Interview
The Zombie Survival Crew
January 10 Interview
Immortality & Beyond
January 13 Character Interview
Laurie's Paranormal Thoughts and Reviews
January 14 Interview
Books & Tales
January 15 Interview
Bewitching Book Tours Magazine
January 16 Promo and review
Priestess of Hearts
January 20 Interview
Books & Other Spells.
January 22 Interview and review
happy tails and tales
January 31 Guest blog
Cloey's Book Reviews and Other Stuff
February 2 Interview
Fang-tastic Books
February 3 Guest blog
The Creatively Green Write at Home Mom
February 4 Interview
Roxanne’s Realm
Mama Lona's Man
The Straw Man Series Book One
The Straw Man Series Book One
Brett O'Neal Davis
Genre: Paranormal Romance
ISBN: 9781301347049
ASIN: B00AH01DKE
Number of pages: 219
Word Count: 74,000
Cover Artist: Cate Meyers
Book Description:
Mama Lona’s Man combines a Caribbean love story with a zombie thriller. It’s a bit James Bond, a bit "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" and a dash of "Night of the Living Dead.
The leading man is a ex-Navy SEAL controlled by a witch doctor. When he meets an American girl caught up in island intrigue, they fall in love even though he's been dead longer than she's been alive.
About the Author
Brett O’Neal Davis is a native of Florence, Ala., and attended the same high school as Sam Phillips, who discovered Elvis Presley. He studied journalism at the University of North Alabama and the University of Missouri, writing about music whenever possible. He also briefly “fronted” the one-man punk band Screwhead. Despite clearing $1.50 in profit on consignment sales of the band’s lone album at Salt of the Earth Records in Columbia, Mo., he turned to the slightly more stable world of aerospace and defense journalism, working today in the field of unmanned systems and robotics in Washington, D.C.
He is the author of four science fiction and fantasy novels, all published by Baen Books. The first, The Faery Convention, was listed among the best fantasy novels for 1995 by Science Fiction Chronicle, and Two Tiny Claws was named to the 2000 Books for the Teen Age List by the New York Public Library. An occasional panelist at area science fiction conventions, he also has discussed fiction writing at National Press Club events and at literary festivals, including the annual T.S. Stribling celebration at the University of North Alabama. Mama Lona’s Man is his first foray into paranormal romance, but it won’t be the last.
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