This is my first time co-hosting IWSG day and I’m excited! To
celebrate I am kicking off my first Blogger Interview with the one
and only Alex J. Cavanaugh, the creator of our
wonderful Insecure Writer’s Support
Group!
Before I get to Alex’s interview, here's a short introduction about myself:
My name is Chrys
Fey. I'm the author of Hurricane Crimes and 30 Seconds, but that's the least
interesting thing about me. I am an auntie, vegetarian, and robot. What? It's
true I have a metal rod in my back. This April actually marks 10 years since my
surgery to correct scoliosis. I live in Florida with the four cats I saved with
a daring rescue. Okay...so it wasn't daring per say. I love music and like to
draw fashion designs. I started this blog in January 2012. This week marks the
start of my fourth year of blogging. Yippee! :D
Now onto Alex's interview...
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Welcome to Write with Fey, Alex! Let’s get started!
1. Tell us about
your blog.
I blog about my passions, which include movies, music,
science fiction, geek stuff, books, and trivia. I keep on top of new releases
and what’s happening around the blogging world. I post on Mondays and sometimes
on Wednesdays. (Like today for the IWSG!)
2. You're blog is one-of-a-kind. Why did you
start blogging?
I started blogging November 2009 because my publisher
told me to get my butt online. A blog seemed like a great way to combine a
website and social media.
Alex's Blog Header
3. What was your
very first blog post?
What was it? It was lame! Just me saying hey to the world
of blogging. There’s now one comment on it because someone went back to see how
it all began...Blogging Day One
4. How did you get
the nickname Ninja Captain Alex?
Ninja came from how I could sneak in and out with my
comments. I think blogger Old Kitty called me the Captain and the two just
stuck together.
Mini Alex with
CassaStorm
5. You certainly are a comment ninja. You created the Insecure Writer’s Support Group,
co-host the Blogging from A to Z April Challenge, and you’ve been blogging for
5 years. Plus, you’re a writer. How do you stay on top of it all?
Clones and lots of them! It helps that I can blog at
work. I just budget my time and do the best I can with everything. This April
will be my greatest challenge, because not only does the A to Z Challenge open
on IWSG post day, but my next book comes out that month, so I’ll be doing a
blog tour. I have a feeling by the end of the month, my clones will all go on
strike…
And here's that book!
6. You're lucky to have clones! What do you
love most about blogging?
Connecting with others. I’ve made a lot of great friends
over the years.
7. What are the
top 5 most-viewed posts on your blog?
1) 10-4-13 Survivor: ParanormYA Island, New Thor: The Dark World Posters, IWSG Site, Ninja News and New Releases (with 5153 views)
2) 9-6-11 Insecure Writer's Support Group Post &Tips (The very first one!)
3) 10-26-12 Ninja News, iPad 4, Guest Post Controversy,and Movie Trivia
4) 9-6-13 Special Thanks and News! Plus New Thor Poster, Comedy Movie Trivia, Ninja News, and Bizarre Photo
5) 4-22-14 Retro A to Z Challenge: S – Star Trek Generations 1994 (plus new Edge of Tomorrow Trailer and Poster)
And I’ve had a lot of posts with over 200 comments, but
on 5-12-14, I received 306 comments!
Invasion of the B Movies! Plus Insomnium Album Review and Ninja News
8. That's impressive! Share your
number one tip to bloggers just starting out.
Make friends – follow others and comment and build
relationships.
Hyper Round:
1. Favorite time
to post blogs? 5:00 am Eastern
2. Blogger or
Wordpress? Blogger
3. Blog Hops: Yay
or Nay? Yay!
4. Do you host
guests? Yes
Thanks again for interviewing me on IWSG day, Chrys!
BIO:
Alex J. Cavanaugh has a
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and works in web design and graphics. He is
experienced in technical editing and worked with an adult literacy program for
several years. A fan of all things science fiction, his interests range from books
and movies to music and games. Online he is the Ninja Captain and founder of
the Insecure Writer’s Support Group. He’s the author of Amazon Best-Sellers
CassaStar, CassaFire, and CassaStorm, and his next book, Dragon of the Stars,
comes out April 7, 2015. The author lives in the Carolinas with his wife.
I hope you enjoyed my
first Blogger Interview with Alex! Please leave him a comment and visit IWSG!
UPDATES:
#1 Check out my new blog banner. I made it myself. ;)
#3 I am officially a co-host for the blog Unicorn Bell! My week starts on the 12th. If you don't already follow this blog, you should!
#4 I signed a contract for my short story Witch of Death. Now I'm just waiting to hear back on Ghost of Death. *fingers crossed*
Alex is a great example of how to become a successful blogger and he's super nice. Over 200 comments. That's a lot for one post.
ReplyDeleteAnd I have one rescue cat. Would love to have more, but my small flat doesn't permit more. Happy New Year!
Yay for Ninja Captain Alex - and thank you for being a co host this month.
ReplyDeleteChrys, thanks for making me your very first guest and for co-hosting today!
ReplyDeleteTBM and Patsy, thanks!
You're welcome, Alex! When I decided to do blogger interviews, I knew you had to be the first one. And I'm having a blast co-hosting. :)
DeleteSo glad to get to know you better, Ninja Captain. Best wishes on your new release. Chrys, great banner. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteOops. Forgot to say THANKS for co-hosting IWSG this month, Chrys!!!
DeleteAlex amazes me with his mad ninja skills. Plus he interviews well, and is a great blogger.
ReplyDeleteThanks for co-hosting, Chrys! And yay for signed contracts!
Invasion of the B-Movies was a great post title! That's a lot of comments.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed seeing the first post. :) I agree with the commenter...optimistic and cheerful, which made it a nice post.
Awesome interview. I still want to learn how to make clones! And congrats to you, Chrys. Love your new banner!
ReplyDeleteI never knew how Alex got his Ninja Captain title! And that's definitely one of the best blogging tips.
ReplyDeleteHave a great time co-hosting IWSG, Chrys! :)
I don't think I've ever had that many page views on a single post and I've been at this for 10 years. Great interview!
ReplyDeleteHi Chrys, Happy New Year! Congrats on your contract and your new banner looks great :) thanks for hosting, Angie
ReplyDeleteIt's great to know more about you and Alex in this post, Chrys.
ReplyDelete10 years since your surgery, and still counting and keeping yourself in perfect health as a vegetarian. That's wonderful!
Thanks, Sittie! I'll always be keeping track of how many years since that surgery...it changed my life.
DeleteYou're up at 5am, Alex? Strong coffee? Everything about you is impressive.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Chrys and Alex. xo
I had to schedule this to post to go up when his did, but I was still snug in bed. ;)
DeleteI enjoyed the interview. I wish I could blog like that. It's amazing! Congrats on your short story contract and good luck with your second story! Love your new banner! Happy New Year and thanks for co-hosting!
ReplyDeleteAlways great to hear the Master Ninja's views on writing and life. Thanks for co-hosting this month!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a great interview with the master of blogging! Thanks for co-hosting too!
ReplyDeleteDouble congratulations on the contract signing too!
WAHOO! Way to go with your contract. I'm so stoked for you.
ReplyDeleteSo, Alex's secret? HE STOLE MY CLONING DEVICE. Darn ninja... ;)
Now I know why your cloning device wasn't there when I tried to steal it! ;)
DeleteCan we still learn new things about Alex? yes! Great interview
ReplyDeleteElizabeth, glad to know I did something right with that first post.
ReplyDeleteRobyn, no coffee, just energy drinks.
Thanks, everyone!
I love your banner. Alex is so great about sharing facts about his blogging success.. And his new book rocks.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the contract, and thanks for the interview with Alex.
ReplyDeleteThanks for co-hosting this month's IWSG!
By the way, my daughter loves robots.
Great interview As I read the story of how Alex got online, I couldn't help but think, "WOW." His publisher told him to get online, so he created a blog and built a readership where he gets 200-plus comments a day. When he does something, he goes above and beyond!
ReplyDeleteHe certainly does! He's had the kind of success we all hope for with our blogs.
DeleteLove your new banner Chrys!! Great interview, Alex, you are a role model!
ReplyDeleteIt's always interesting to read more about the famous Alex. I love Mini-Alex Ninja. He is inspiring and a cheerleader to all!
ReplyDeleteThanks for co-hosting IWSG this month.
Play off the Page
5am is too early for me haha and yeah blogging is a great community indeed
ReplyDeleteToo early for me too!
DeleteThanks for co-hosting, Chrys, and great interview you two. Captain is surely the best example of how to maintain a writing career, a job, and be comment Ninja Captain of cyberspace. You're a hero, too, Alex. Thanks for making the world smaller and nicer.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your short story sale! And, go, cat-rescuer!!! Love that. :)
ReplyDeleteAlex - you are the ninja who never sleeps - 5a.m. Eastern - wow. I'm way behind here with the West coast 6a.m. time. :)
Great interview with Alex! I'm so jealous you live in Florida. Today it's like 0 degrees outside with a windchill of -20 (not kidding:) I'm always up at 5am---the only time I get to write in peace and quiet. (The kids are still asleep!)
ReplyDeleteI sure wouldn't want it to be 0 degrees, but I wish it would get colder here.
DeleteCongrats on co-hosting for IWSG and getting the contract for your story. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteGreat interview! Thanks for co-hosting, and congratulations on the contract! :)
ReplyDeleteChrys, love the banner!!! Thanks for giving your time to cohost and the interview with Alex is great!! Alex, looking forward to the next book!
ReplyDeleteSusan, thank you!
ReplyDeleteStephanie, I'm all or nothing.
Thanks for the kind words, Joylene.
Tyrean, I need a head start on those comments.
Jennifer, it's cold here - and I like it!
Thanks everyone!
Glad to be co-hosting with you this month, Chrys!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your co-hosting Unicorn Bell gig and your short story sale. Plus you scored an interview with the Ninja Captain for today...
Only 7 days into the new year but you are already rocking 2015! YAY!
...A to Z Challenge opens on IWSG post day... that's news for me... gotta plan carefully!
Writer In Transit
Thanks so much, Michelle! I'm doing my best to make this year awesome. I'm so happy that we are co-hosting together. :)
DeleteThanks for co-hosting this month! And great interview with Alex! I wish I had some clones.
ReplyDeleteYou're part robot - very cool! :) Good luck with your adventures this year!
Being part robot has its advantages. ;)
DeleteThanks for revealing another layer of the multi-talented Ninja Captain. He is one of a kind!
ReplyDeleteThanks for co-hosting, Chrys! I think the cat rescue was plenty daring. Loved the interview! It was really cool to go back and read Alex's first blog post. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteReally cool or really scary...?
DeleteI like to think it was daring. ;)
DeleteYou couldn't have put it any better, Chrys. Alex is a comment ninja. Hands down, the best. Great interview!
ReplyDeleteGreat interview and congrats on the story sale.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 4th year of blogging, Chrys! Also on your contract! That's great news.
ReplyDeleteThis was a great interview! All new questions for Alex! I love hearing about why he blogs!
Heather
Michelle, scary huh? I'm taking the day off from work...
ReplyDeleteGreat interview, Alex & Chrys. And always great to see Mini Alex make an appearance.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your contract, Chrys!! And you did an amazing job on the banner - love it.
Great interview! I always love learning more about my blogger buddies. I love your new banner and congrats on your short stories!
ReplyDeleteAwesome interview! All those clones must really help with blogging and commenting. Once someone's found a blogging recipe for success, everything is a lot easier.
ReplyDeleteHoly cow! There are so many comments that I'm not going to reply back to each one like I usually do, but issue a broad comment. I'll visit everyone though who left a comment. I promise!
ReplyDeleteThank you to everyone for stopping by and for thanking me for co-hosting. It's a fun experience. I'm glad everyone enjoyed this interview with Alex. Also thanks to those of you who said they like my banner. :)
And of course, thank you, Alex, for all you do and for doing this interview with me!
I really really like that cover to Dragon of the Stars. The spaceship even looks like a Dragon. Alex is a very talented man. I think the most surprising fact I found out about him was that he has no children. For some reason, I thought he had rug rats everywhere. Just goes to show you that I know very little about this ninja.
ReplyDeleteAlex is a mystery all right. ;)
DeleteTBM is right: Alex is super nice. But being a rare blood courier on the highways, I don't think it would be safe for me to blog while at work!! I really do not see how he does it. It must take up so much time. 100 blogs visited daily is it?
ReplyDeleteLike Michael Offutt, that cover to Dragon of the Stars is really sweet! Viewers could diabetes from it! :-)
Thanks for co-hosting, Chrys, and give a hug for me to your rescue cats ... and your rescue of them meant the world to them! :-)
I will hug my kitties for you, Roland. :)
DeleteHi Chrys, like your colorful banner. I need a lesson on how to do that!! Fun to have an interview with Alex. I thought maybe he was just a computer who did so much all the time. Congrats on the new book. I don't envy your April schedule. Thanks for co-hosting Chrys. So happy your surgery was successful...
ReplyDeleteThanks, J Q! It took me a while to create this banner with a few different programs. I'd teach you if I could.
DeleteHI, Chrys,
ReplyDeleteAnd I thought I knew some stuff about Alex.
Always good to know more.
Congrats on your contract and blogging duties with Unicorn Bell.
Love your new banner and a great interview with Alex. Congrats on signing your contract too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being an awesome co-host this month, Chrys.
Great interview, Alex. Sounds like 2015 is lining up nice for both you and Chrys. Thanks for co-hosting, Chrys.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the upcoming release, Alex AND Chrys for your signed contract! I always enjoy getting to 'know' cyber buds better. Great interview, you two!!
ReplyDeleteLucky you getting to interview the Captain! And you did a great job. Thanks for sharing that with us. It was a great way to kick off the year on IWSG! Also, thanks for commenting on my blog!
ReplyDeleteHaha! 'Blogging Day one...' Perfect. :) Alex is definitely one of a kind. It's been a pleasure reading his posts and feeling his positive vibes through cyberspace.
ReplyDeleteGreat interview! And congrats!
ReplyDeleteBlogging should be fun. Great interview and I love the banner, Chris.
ReplyDeleteI've seen Alex's first post before and never thought to comment on it so late. Weird to see no comments on his early posts. Ninja Captain is a great moniker.
ReplyDeleteHi Chrys! So excited for you and those upcoming releases. Your header is awesome. I've only rescued one cat (unless you count the several who showed up on my property and adopted me) and she was well worth the energy and first vet bill.
Thanks Alex and Chrys for hosting IWSG today :)
You know, when I saw his first post didn't have any comments, I almost left a comment. I should've!
DeleteRescued cats are definitely worth it. :)
Pleased to meet you, Chrys. Thanks for hosting IWSG this month. Great interview questions you posed for Alex. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteIt's great to meet you, Gail!
DeleteNice to meet you, Chrys! Thanks for co-hosting! Spinal rods are very interesting. Cyborgs are cool. ;)
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you too, Deb!
DeleteCarrie-Anne, it works for me!
ReplyDeleteChrys, thank YOU. And welcome to my world.
Michael, dear Lord, no! No kids, no kids.
Roland, that made me laugh!
JQ, April will be a meltdown month for me.
Sheri, glad that amused you.
Donna, it happened a lot back then...
Love the interview. Now I understand the Ninja thingy. I love getting comments on my post, and I reply as much as I can. I would like to get more. Maybe I'll figure that one out soon. Thank you both for sharing. Blessing
ReplyDeleteNice! I love how frank and funny Alex's interviews are. Thanks for hosting one of the great blogging legends, Chrys. Wishing you a Happy New Year! :)
ReplyDeleteI just had to host Alex for my first blogger interview. :)
DeleteWhat a great interview! Nice to meet you! Lovely new banner, and congrats on the story contract! I wish I was a comment ninja. One of my goals for 2015 is to budget my time better and comment more on the blogs I read. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI'm also going to do my best to comment more on blogs.
DeleteGreat interview. I always like hearing how others got started blogging. I could use some drones of my own. ;)
ReplyDeleteChris, the new banner looks great. Congrats on the sale of your short story.
Hey Alex, So nice to see you here just hanging out with Chrys.
ReplyDeleteLove the new banner on your blog:)
Nice interview. It's always great reading more things about Alex.
ReplyDeleteAnd four cats? Man, my dad has two and they're so annoying. I'm more of a dog person in general, but when it comes to cats it's kinda like the grandma mentality-give them love, spoil them rotten, and send them home.
Aw! I love my cats! They can be pains in the butts at times but I could never give them up.
DeleteHI, Chrys,
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting Alex today. It's always fun to read about our Ninja Captain!
CONGRATS on your contract. That is AWESOME!!!!!! All the best and I hope you hear about the other story soon!
Nice banner too!
All the best for this year, Chrys.... I know it will be amazing!
Wonderful post and great interview. :-)
ReplyDeleteHere's my link if you'd like to drop by :-)
Anna from Shout with Emaginette
I've seen his name around, but haven't read his blog. Thanks for the intro via an informative interview
ReplyDeleteAlex is a blogging god! ;)
DeleteFeather, get involved and comments will come!
ReplyDeleteDavid, thanks. Just a dude with a guitar though.
Sage, you are welcome to visit!
Great interview, you guys! And Chrys, the banner is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteHey Chrys and Alex ~ What a great interview! I really enjoyed it. Thanks for co-hosting today, Chrys! It's fun isn't it?! Good luck with your writing!
ReplyDeleteAlex started his blog a few months after I started mine. :) Great interview. I'll check out his first post.
ReplyDeleteThat time was obviously THE time to start a blog. :)
DeleteFirst, thank you for co-hosting this month's IWSG, Chrys. We all appreciate the hard work you do. Second, that was an amazing interview of Alex. Then again, why wouldn't it be? He IS the Ninja Captain! Have a great day. Eva
ReplyDeleteOf course Alex's interview will be amazing. It'll always be amazing! :D
DeleteGreat interview Chrys and Alex! I always wondered where Ninja Captain came from. It seemed so right, I never bothered to ask. One question: where do I get clones?
ReplyDeleteAnd before I forget, happy blogoversary and congrats on "Witch of Death," Chrys!
VR Barkowski
Maybe there's a secret clone store that only Alex knows about.
DeleteCongratulations on your short story! It's always fun to learn a bit about Alex.
ReplyDeleteHowdy co-host buddy! And hi to Alex too :)
ReplyDeleteI had to venture back in time to check out the first post. Thanks for linking it!
Medeia, hope my first post doesn't scare you.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Eva!
VR, I have a cloning machine if you'd like to rent it...
Elizabeth, scary, wasn't it?
I want to rent it! :P
DeleteI've been seeing his name everywhere for a long time. I think it's time to finally visit. Better bring a cake or something...
ReplyDeleteHot Tamales! I like Hot Tamales.
DeleteNice to meet you, Michael.
Congratulations on your ten year anniversary! Wonderful interview of Alex. I am always in awe of what he does! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteGreat interview! Thanks for hosting the Capt'n and for co-hosting the IWSG this month. Oh, and congrats on the blog-a-versary :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year and all the best in 2015!!
Jen
A big thank you to everyone who stopped by my blog today for IWSG day and Alex's interview. I'm officially signing off for the night. I'll be back tomorrow. :)
ReplyDeleteAah! Clones! That's the secret :)
ReplyDeleteCool interview Chrys and Alex.
Nice interview, Chrys. Nice to get to know you better Alex :) I see you here in the comments. You are a prolific blogger and writer! Clones! I love the new banner, Chrys!
ReplyDeleteGreat interview! And thanks for co-hosting. (I noticed you took Alex's advice to blog at 5 AM Eastern. :) )
ReplyDeleteI did! Mostly because I wanted the interview to go up with his post. :)
DeleteNowadays publishers expect aspiring writers to have some kind of online platform before getting published. If there's no regular online presence, the conclusion is the writer doesn't want to get published bad enough.
ReplyDeleteYou're right! On Monday, I actually posted about author platforms and how a writer can start building one. :)
DeleteHehe, my how things have changed..you got one comment (originally) on your first post and now you're getting a gazillion. Congrats, Alex!
ReplyDeleteGreat interview, Chrys!
Chris, thanks for co-hosting this month! Great interview with Alex. He's not only a wonderful writer, he's a great blogging friend to so many.
ReplyDeleteThanks for co-hosting. And cool on the story. You actually write!
ReplyDeleteI knew Alex had a secret. Didn't guess clones. I thought Time Lord. And technical editing??? How many clones does that take?
Great first interview to start out the new year. Nice banner-good job. Loved the interview. Thanks for co-hosting. Clones I like the idea. Where do I find the cloning facility?
ReplyDeleteJuneta at Writer's Gambit
Fantastic interview that captures the essence of Alex's blog, which I found before Christmas. Wishing him much luck with his new novel and all other profound ventures :) Thank you, as ever, Chrys for such an inspirational post. All the best!
ReplyDeleteGreat interview Chrys and Alex! Now I know the story behind Alex's nickname. Even with clones, Alex still manages to sneak up on us when we least expect it! Congrats on your short story, Chrys! Love your new banner, and thanks for co-hosting the IWSG!
ReplyDeleteJulie
Ian and Lisa, clones really help.
ReplyDeleteLynda, now I can't keep up!
Sher, sadly I have to do the technical editing on my own...
Juneta, I have it in my secret lair.
Thanks everyone!
Nice to find you! The interview was great.... hmmm...how does one 'sneak' in and out of blog comments?
ReplyDeleteHe's stealthy. ;)
DeleteThanks for co-hosting, and for giving us an entertaining insight into Captain Alex. Why do I keep thinking of the film 'Multiplicity' - at least your clones, Alex are all at the top of their game as sharp as every other copy ;-)
ReplyDeleteI love that movie! :)
DeleteHey Chrys ... 121st comment coming up ... great intro to Alex .. and his blogging thoughts .. I totally agree about the making friends, connecting and keeping up with that .. Alex is one great exponent on the art of blogging ..
ReplyDeleteAnd cones as others have said .. sneaking in and out of comments - he's usually first! Happy New Years and enjoy all that's coming along - new publications etc ... Cheers to you both - Hilary
This is definitely the most comments I've ever received. lol
DeleteI enjoyed this interview, Chrys! And thanks for co-hosting this month. Congrats on the contract for your story:)
ReplyDeleteHi, Chrys. Great interview!
ReplyDeleteAwesome interview! It still blows my mind how Alex can visit so many blogs and comment every day. The time it takes to do that! Wow!
ReplyDeleteAlex continues to amaze. I hope the clones survive April!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Hilary! I try to stay on top of posts.
ReplyDeleteSherry, I'm invested in my friends.
a jog down memory lane with Alex - sweet! Chris, you did an awesome job on the interview - and a stellar guest! love hearing more about super alex, he's an idol now for us to aspire to!
ReplyDeletehappy new year, y'all!
Chrys are you still here, or did the clones run you off!
ReplyDeleteGreat interview, Alex just needs to do his space opera Pigs in Space: the final Oink!
I'm still here. :D
DeleteGreat interview; he's the Ninja Captain for a reason. What a great guy.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 4 years, co-hosting, and your new interview series.
Alex is indeed a Ninja! Great interview.
ReplyDeleteInteresting interview. Nice to meet you. Thanks for co-hosting today.
ReplyDeleteGreat interview! I love that the first blog post was so quiet and unassuming -- and that someone then went back and commented on it because of this. How fun!
ReplyDeleteI love that too! :D
DeleteI've been reading Alex's blog for years. It's a top read for writers. Have a lovely weekend to you both.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure he appreciates how loyal of a reader you are, Vanessa. :)
DeleteThat was such a good interview and I learned two things about Alex that I didn't know. Awesomeness!
ReplyDeleteThank you for co-hosting this month and happy New Year!
Awesome!
DeleteOh wow, Chrys, I got diagnosed during gym class in high school with scoliosis too. I wore a back-brace--the hard plastic kind, resembling a girdle, with no give that made me sit ramrod straight--during my sophomore year of high school. Hopefully the rod prevented all sorts of future problems for you.
ReplyDeleteAlex, it was fun looking at your top posts. And how it all started. From one baby post, all of this blossomed.
It nice to meet someone else who was diagnosed with scoliosis. I wore the brace just after my surgery. I HATED the thing! I still have quite a bit of problems with my back, but I'm used to it.
DeleteTara, thanks!
ReplyDeleteDavid - funny! I was told my next book should be CassaNova.
Caryn, it was wild to see those comments appear outside of a lone one from 2011!
Vanessa, thank you! I'm humbled.
Thanks, everyone!
Chrys,
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting Alex. I learn a little more about him with each interview. I never knew where the "Ninja" aspect came from, although it's quite fitting, as he does indeed get in and out in the blink of an eye.
And it was nice learning a little about you and your robotic self. Congrats on the short story contract, and fingers crossed for the other!
M.L. Swift, Writer
You're welcome, M.L.! I didn't know where "Ninja" came from either so I had to ask that question. :)
DeleteThank you so much!
12th January 2015
ReplyDeleteDear Chrys,
Great interview. Which reminds me that I actually have not read any of Alex' books yet. Not yet! But I plan to because I have gotten more interested in science fiction, I really think that I should. So I will.
Best wishes,
Anna
Anna's IWSG for January 2015
A fun interview, which wasn't surprising! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats for being Co-host!
ReplyDeleteAnna
Mike, now you know!
ReplyDeleteAnna, thanks. I hope you enjoy them.
Cool interview guys! Alex is the Super-Ninja-Blogger, getting online 'cause his publisher tells him to and he takes the blogging community by storm, love it! :D
ReplyDeleteHe did take the blogging community by storm!
DeleteLoved the interview with Alex. He is a wonderful person, always eager and ready to help out other writers and an amazing writer himself. Just want to give him a tight hug for being so adorable :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the hug, Rachna!
DeleteAnother great post, Chrys and fingers crossed for Ghost of Death. How cheery :)
ReplyDeleteAlex, I think you must now hold the world record for the amount of comments on an author's first blog post. Nowadays, your posts take a little longer to read in comparison :) Wishing you continued success and happy blogging.
Yes, Ghost of Death is a very cheery story. ;)
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