Lazarus.Black Interviews

ANTHOLOGY LAZARUS BLACK
Table of Contents
Dragons, hunters, lovers, monsters, AI, wizards, fairies, assassins, psychics, scientists, explorers, dying gods, Oh my! This short fiction anthology has it all, including the First Place-Winning story 'Psychic Poker'.
• "Double Eagle" - A neurotic detective encounters a nightmarish villain.
• "God’s Gauntlet" - A scientist must use the latest in genetic manipulation to give herself every advantage to escape being buried alive.
• "Sacred Waves" (Novella) - A NYC publicist must save an enigmatic man from the mob, the government, and the deadly thirst of the general public.
• "Hairless Hullgaroths" - On a distant world, two students must decipher an alien language unlike anything they have ever seen.
• "Watch to the End" - An AI companion of an old woman on Mars must convince her that life is still worth living.
• "Dart: The Sliver-Master’s Slave" (Novella) - A fairy-like assassin hunts an evil wizard and a dragon to earn his freedom, only to learn nothing is what it seems.
• "Oilcan Jim" - In 1945, a slingshot-wielding hoodlum terrorizes a tiny farm town....or does he?
• "Butcher Breeds" - An ornithologist finds herself the subject of a serial killer's interest. But can she find him before he finds her?
• "Dragon Soup" (Novella) - A Golden Knight must save a dragon's life so that he can save hers in return.
• "Psychic Poker" (First Place Award Winner!) - The Award-Winning story of a bloke from down-under dragged into an illicit poker game where every player is Psychic and no one wants to be there.
• The True Dragon of Atlanta (Chapters 1 & 2) - The first two chapters of The True Dragon of Atlanta, Lazarus Black's urban fantasy novel due to release in Summer of 2023


The True Dragon of Atlanta
by Lazarus Black
illustration by Chris Casciano
When May Ling inherits a family curse, an ancient enemy, and a 75-ton Temple Bell, every one of her problems simply gets worse, as an ancient evil threatens the world with Truth and May's lies may be the only power that can save us.

May Ling’s mundane world is about to explode, and all because of one Bell.

When an ancient goddess appears in Atlanta to tear the world apart with the Truth, it awakens May to the magic world and the power inherent in lies. May’s life is chaos. She is 23 years old and lonely with delinquent child-siblings, two spiteful aunts, mountains of debt, even more bills in the future, and at the end of her best years as an escort and thief. The last thing she needs are new visions and powers. Revelations just make her life worse. More responsibilities mean more chaos and more work.

So, she amasses a found-family of misfits from the fringes of Atlanta to survive it together: Bison is a giant afraid of themself, Cookie’s afraid of the world, Benji is a monk in name only leading a band of like-minded brothers, and Kate and Ricardo work at opposite poles with May playing both sides from the middle.

In the ultimate battle between good and evil, truth and lies, youth and wisdom, human and not, one single moment of May’s life will define the future of reality. Will or won’t the Bell ring? And what might happen if it does?

Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo Award-winning author of Hominids says
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Joe Montaldo Show Tonight LAZARUS BLACK

Hi! I'm Lazarus Black, an author of Fantasy and Science Fiction and every blend in between.
I have been a professional creative my entire life and live in the PNW with my famous wife, two incredibly talented children, and a couple of tiny panthers. 

This one is Bennett. We haven't agreed upon who is who's henchman, so you are free to guess.

Drawing inspiration from the nuances of human experiences we all share - hopes and dreams and the eternal pursuit of happiness - I hope to touch readers' hearts and minds in Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, and Science Fiction.

Lazarus Around the World:
Upcoming Appearances

Cosmic Games (Bellingham) : July 8, 2023
Comic-Con International (San Diego) : Jul 20-23, 2023
GenCon (Indianapolis) : Aug 3-6, 2023
DragonCon (Atlanta) : Aug 31-Sep 3, 2023

 
Interviews with Lazarus

United Public Radio, Joe Montaldo Show : May 17, 2023
United Public Radio, Joe Montaldo Show : May, 2022
Chatting with Sherri : May, 2022
Red Carpet Interview : April 2022

 
Articles About Lazarus

"Fantasy Champion", Racine Journal Times : Jul 30, 2022
"CD to Award-Winning Author" WritersOfTheFuture.com : March 18, 2022

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Joe Montaldo Tonight Author Lazarus Black, THE TRUE DRAGON OF ATLANTA

Lazarus Black was first an accomplished professional artist before tackling his true love -- writing. He applied himself to learn his craft. He eventually won the Writers of the Future Contest. Now he has published his first novel. 

I enjoyed it so much I wanted to have him on as a guest and introduce him to fans of this podcast.

Enjoy!

www.lazarus.black/

250. Lazarus Black A Dream Come True

Lazarus Black was first an accomplished professional artist before tackling his true love -- writing. He applied himself to learn his craft. He eventually won the Writers of the Future Contest. Now he has published his first novel.

I enjoyed it so much I wanted to have him on as a guest and introduce him to fans of this podcast.

Enjoy!

www.lazarus.black/

Writers & Illustrators of the Future Podcast 250 Lazarus Black A Dream Come True

S.M. Stirling writes in multiple genres and has over 10 NYT bestsellers. In this interview, we discuss writing alternate history, the need for research, and how to do this research.

His latest novel, "To Turn the Tide" addresses the last successful period of the Roman Empire before the Germanic tribes invaded and sacked it.

We discuss Type A invention and Type B invention which plays a key part of the novel.

We also discuss two of L. Ron Hubbard's favorite books, "Typewriter in the Sky" and "Slaves of Sleep."

Learn more at smstirling.com/books/to-turn-the-tide/

294 S.M. Stirling Researching Time Travel Alternate History

Angelique Fawns has published multiple short stories in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and DreamForge Anvil. She has also published several dark fantasy compendiums titled MYTHICAL MONSTERS. 

I read several of her short stories in BOOK 3 OF THE HORROR LIGHT SERIES and found them perfect for entertaining Halloween reads.

She also compiled a publication listing all short story markets titled THE GUIDE OF ALL GUIDES, which we will discuss.

Learn more at www.Fawns.ca

300. Angelique Fawns Spooky tales for all ages plus a book of all short story markets

Dennys Ilic is a genuinely beautiful person who has, for the past 18 years, pursued his passion as a professional photographer. He is also a celebrated Leica photographer.

He has become internationally renowned as an editorial portrait photographer, best known for his edgy and soulful images. 

He has worked with clients including A-list actors Daniel Radcliffe, Jason Momoa, Halle Berry, Charlie Hunnam, Viola Davis, Keanu Reeves, Glenn Close, Ryan Reynolds, Cindy Crawford, Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Karl Urban, Edward James Olmos, Rosario Dawson, Lawrence Fishburne, Mary McDonnell, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Hart, Lou Diamond Philips, as well as Joel Silver, David S. Goyer, and Peter Jackson, to name a few. 

Dennys has been instrumental in publishing five successful hard-cover photographic art books and is in preparation for creating the Star Trek Discovery Coffee-Table Book. Today, we will talk about MEN OF SCIENCE FICTION.

See his work at https://leicagalleryla.com/gallery-view/dennys-ilic/

301. Dennys Ilic World Class Celebrity Photographer Creating Photographic Art Books

This interview was recorded at the Frankfurt Bookfair in Frankfurt, Germany.

Cory Verner created Christian Audio as a solution to having something good to listen to on his daily 3-hour commute from San Diego to Orange County in California. He grew his company to the point where he was ready to move on and sold it to Recorded Books, at which point he decided to create his new company, ONE Audiobooks. He also has Verity Audio Productions, specializing in Spanish, and works with other audiobook publishers. 

We discuss the value of audiobooks with a good message, not preaching, but like PG or PG 13-type stories.

He also created Zoundy.com, a site that allows authors to create and use an audiobook as a free giveaway to build reviews for their books, which can be posted on Goodreads and Amazon.

NOTE: We used the term “SaaS” in the interview, which means “Software as a Service.”

We also discuss the growth of the audiobook industry and the models used to discover audiobooks. 

Visit oneaudiobooks.com/

302. Cory Verner Pioneer in Digital Download Audiobooks and Creator of Christian Audio

Sean is the President of Dreamscape Media.

He is also the President of the Audio Publishers Association.

We met in Frankfurt recently at the Book Fair and finalized this interview.

Audiobook growth kept the publishing industry growing during the pandemic, so I am very excited to speak with Sean about the growth of audiobooks as an industry. We also discuss the growth of AI generated audiobooks in the industry as a viable solution for books that would not otherwise ever be made as an audiobook.

305. Sean McManus President of Dreamscape on Growth of Audiobooks

Myke was a Writers of the Future Contest winner in volume 19 with his story “Blood and Horses.” 

He is an American author of fantasy, science fiction, and nonfiction. His series includes the Shadow Ops, Reawakening, and Sacred Throne. His career also involves television, and he has appeared on the CBS reality show Hunted and the Discovery Channel series Contact.

Myke Cole is a fire/rescue responder in New York’s Hudson Valley. He has spent a long career in the military, intelligence, and law enforcement.

When I reached out to him, he told me he was more about writing nonfiction these days. So today, we discuss his most recent publication, “Steel Lobsters: Crown, Commonwealth, and the Last Knights in England.”

Steel Lobsters covers the complete history of England’s last knights, from the seeds of their creation in Hesilrige’s experience as a young cavalry officer to their final defeat at Roundway Down in July 1643.

306. Myke Cole Discusses Writing Historical Fiction vs Non-Fiction

Lazarus Black is an American author of genre fiction living under the shadow of a Pacific Northwest volcano with three Goddesses, his wife and two daughters.

“Psychic Poker” is Lazarus’s first sale, but hardly his last. It juxtaposes poker, the synthesis of probability and human behavior, with psychic powers, the solution to both probability and the chaos of free will. What if every player is psychic? What if no player has an advantage? What if their lives are at stake? But the strength of the story is in the reluctant main character: Tyson Young, a middle-aged Aussie with an acute wit.
Lazarus writes from life. His stories are inspired by the diverse communities he has lived in, plus friends and family across the globe. He specifically attacks stereotypes and reinvents tropes to reflect authentic experiences that are sometimes stranger than fiction. He once earned a free funeral until the mortician learned his name was Lazarus and a good laugh was had by all (bystanders included). A true lover of learning, Lazarus has traversed North America dozens of times, has been a professional artist, advertising creative, software developer, database designer, epigrapher, executive, educator, inventor, game designer, pool hustler, heathen clergyman, machinist’s apprentice, glass blower, scholar, actor, many other roles, and now published author of fiction.
He hopes you enjoy “Psychic Poker” and look forward to reading more from him in the future.

For more about Lazarus go to www.lazarus.black                                      Bea is recognized for her love of telling stories through her art. From dynamic and diverse character design, to delightfully fun and energetic children's book illustrations.

Bea attended the College for Creative Studies and is the Grand Prize Winner of the L Ron Hubbard’s Illustrator of the Future award of 2007. With over 15 years of experience as a freelance illustrator, Bea works in a variety of art styles. In addition to her work as a Children’s Book Illustrator, character and concept artist, Bea’s work has been featured on the covers of books, comics, and in various magazines and articles.

Website: www.BeaGifted.com

Client List- Current and Former

Simon and Schuster
Albert Whitman & Company
Sterling Children’s Books
Galaxy Press
Moonstone Comics
G Publishing LLC
Kids Like Mine
Hey Girl Collection
Gaia Interactive

Awards - the most notable one I have is the one listed below. I have other contests that I entered and received awards for from as far back as high school. I’ve also participated in quite a few online contests and won, but not sure if those should be made of note.
L Ron Hubbard's Illustrator of the Future award - 2007

The Authors Quill Judge Author And Artist Lazarus Black Sec Hour Judge Bea Jackson

David Hankins was a “Writers of the Future Volume 39” winner in 2023 with his short story “Death and the Taxman.” In this interview, we discuss science fiction comedy vs. satire and its value to the overall genre.

He has since gone on to create a series based on his short story. The first was appropriately titled “Death and the Taxman,” and the second, now releasing, “Death and the Dragon.” 

He was a guest earlier as a winner and you can hear him in episodes 238 and 239 with fellow winners following the awards gala.

Learn more about David at davidhankins.com/

312. David Hankins on Writing SF Humor and “Death and the Dragon”

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Today’s guest is Edward Ashton, author of "Mickey 7" along with his most recent title "The Fourth Consort."

His novel, "Mickey 7" has been made into the just released movie "Mickey 17."

When Edward is not writing his international bestselling novels, he enjoys cancer research, teaching quantum physics to sullen graduate students, and whittling.

https://www.edwardashton.com/

319. Edward Ashton and the Making of the Movie Mickey 17

Robert Hatch has over thirty years experience as a director/producer/writer of dramatic films, documentaries, and television series, and his films have received over three hundred awards and honors from film festivals in the U.S. and internationally.

He stated that he is always on the lookout for new material to turn into movies.

323. Robert Hatch: How Does a Writer Go About Getting A Book Made Into a Movie

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