Category Archives: Guest Blogs

Check out the many blogs that have been written by guests.

Spying Man

Everyday Carry for the Spook: Guest Blog Post

Those who work with the intelligence agencies or special forces are often known as Spooks or Ghosts. Well, it turns out that a few of Real Spooks found out about our Assassins, Spies & SAS blog series and decided to lend a helping hand. They love how we just want writers to portray this special breed of characters correctly in a story. They want us to get inside the inner workings of their minds. (Although, some of their inner thoughts might be a little too scary even for me.)

Today's post really was written by a person who works in the intelligence industry. As a thriller writer, Judy L Mohr (the Black Wolf Editor herself) has amassed some creepy contacts. Don't ask. Just accept. And no, you can't ask us for their contact details. Go find your own creepy contacts.

Everyday Carry: Advice from a Ghost

Everyday carry (EDC) is a collection of things you carry with you on a daily basis when you are outside your house. There can, and will, be some variation. However, there will be some items you always carry.

My everyday carry consists of:

  • My wallet - do I need to explain this one?
  • My cell phone
  • A battery pack for my cell phone
  • A firearm
  • A knife
  • $100 in cash (small bills, i.e., $20's)
  • A multi tool
  • A signal blocking bag
  • A flashlight

Now that I have explained what I carry, please allow me to explain some of the items.

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Internet

Author Interviews on Radio – Guest Blog from Jessie Sanders

Writing takes a community, sharing ideas, and supporting one another. So, when we get approached with an article that shares hard-earned knowledge, we eagerly pass that information onto others.

Today's post is written by Jessica Sanders — host of Jessie's Coffee Shop on KLRNRadio.

Radio Interviews with Kitty and Fido

Hi, let me introduce myself. My name is Jessica or Jessie for short. I host an internet radio show (podcast) where I invite authors to talk — yes, verbally talk — about their books and writing style. I give each author 50 minutes, more or less, to discuss their book.
Now, what do I feel makes an interview?

  1. Have your book blurb handy. You'd be amazed how many authors can't tell me their book blurb off the top of their heads.
  2. Have your social media contact information printed out and ready to reference.
  3. RELAX! Most author interviews aren't hard hitting and filled with gotcha questions (at least mine aren't).
  4. Have a bottle of water next to you.
  5. Listen to an episode of the show you've been invited to participate in.
  6. Yes, it's your episode, but leave room for comment from the host, so listeners don't wonder if the host fell asleep at the microphone.
  7. Be in a quiet environment. I can work with many things, but you sitting in the local cafe at lunch time won't make for good audio.

Now to elaborate...

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