Well, folks September has come and gone which can only
mean one thing…it's time to officially announce October's Indie Author of the
Month!
Are you excited? I know I am. This month we will be
honoring the lovely and talented…wait for it…wait for it…
*Michelle Muto*
~and the crowd
goes wild~
So, who is Michelle Muto exactly? She's penned two of my
favorite books, Don't Fear the Reaper
and The Book of Lost Souls. If you
haven't read them, you must do so right away!
Here's a little bit more about Michelle….
Michelle has always loved storytelling. When she was a child, her favorite stories were of monsters and things that lurked in the dark. Telling stories often frightened her classmates and got her into a lot of trouble with her teachers. They had no sense of humor.
As an adult, Michelle traded her love of writing for the corporate life where she was an IT professional. Today, she’s doing what she loves best – writing and storytelling.
Michelle grew up in Chicago, but currently lives in NE Georgia with her husband and their two dogs, one of which is a Beezlepup. She loves scary books, funny movies, sports cars, dogs, chocolate, old cemeteries, and changes of season. Michelle even loves photography.
Michelle writes on a Mac and is a true geek at heart. She agrees with her dogs who think cheese and bacon should be in their own food group. But most of all, she believes everyone should trust their imagination, have a kind heart, and should definitely have a sense of humor.
October will be all about Michelle Muto. Just like before,
we will be kicking off Week 1 with an interview with lovely Michelle! Week 2 we
will get a peek inside one of Michelle's super amazing books so be sure to tune
in for that! If I'm lucky enough Week 3 we will get some one on one time with a
super hot demon by the name of Daniel! And finally, Week 4 is Why I Love
Michelle Muto week where we all can participate in Sharing the Love with
Michelle!
Oh and don't forget each week there will be giveaways
consisting of cool swag, Michelle Muto books, and such! And come week 4 one of
you lucky ducks will be the recipient of the Super Mega Awesome Grand Prize
Giveaway consisting of a $10 B&N/Amazon gift card, more swag, and books by
Michelle Muto!!!! Remember you can get your name in the pot for the grand prize
giveaway up to four times (must have a valid entry each week) increasing your
chances to win. You can find more details under the "Giveaway Rules &
Details" tab or shoot me an email.
Now back to the matter at hand! Michelle took the time out
of her super busy schedule to answer a few interview questions for me. Are you
ready? I am! Let's go!
MN: Michelle, what
made you decide to take the self-publishing leap?
MM: When a top agent
told me they’d decided they couldn’t rep me because another, more established
author turned in a proposal for a similar book after they’d had my manuscript
for over a year.
MN: How long have
you been a full time writer?
MM: For about almost
two years.
MN: What is the
last book you read?
MM: M. Leighton’s Down
to You.
MN: Amazing book!
Loved it! So far what has been your favorite 2012 moment/memory so far?
MM: When The Book of
Lost Souls was voted Best YA for 2012 by eFestival of Words.
MN: That is so
exciting! Major congrats! You definitely deserve it! I can't wait to see Don't Fear the Reaper rake in some
awards, too! Looking forward what's next for Michelle Muto? You have a new book
on the horizon?
MM:The Haunting
Season, late October or early November.
MN: Ahh, I can't
wait! So I have do know, who would be your dream fictional character that you’d
like to have as a real life bestie?
MM: Hmmm. Probably
Hermoine Grainger. Or maybe Ginny Weasley. Of course, they’d have to be a bit
older.
MN: How about your
dream fictional character love interest?
MM: He’d be a little
Damon, a little Dean, a dash of Sam, and another dash of Castiel rolled into
one. Maybe I’ll create him for one of my characters one day.
MN: Yes, please
do! ;) What would you say is your most prized possession?
MM: My family. But
that’s not a possession, is it? So, without getting all weird &
writer-like, I’ll choose my dogs.
Tasha & Ronan
MN: Look at those puppies! Aren't they the cutest?! Alright,
Michelle. It's time for the speed round…respond with the first thing that comes
to mind:
Color? Black
Song? Daughtry’s No Surprise
Food? Cheese
Place? Asheville
Book? The Shining
Season? Autumn
Holiday? Halloween
Animal? Dog
See, isn't Michelle the
perfect pick for October?! Michelle, thank you so much for taking the time to
answer my questions and hang out a bit! It was a blast!
Now, for this week's giveaway….
I have not read her books yet! I must get on that as she is another Michelle ;)
ReplyDeleteThose sound like great books! Such beautiful covers as well.
ReplyDeleteMichelle, I think you were right to choose self publishing - I'm tired of the agent crap as well.
Thank you for the giveaway!