Can you please share with us a little about yourself?
I’m a sci fi geek who escapes the crazy of raising five kids by immersing myself in fictional worlds.
Have you always wanted to be an author?
No, but since I never got an acceptance letter into Starfleet Academy, writing is the next best thing.
Who are some of your favorite writers? Who do you feel has influenced your writing?
Oh lord, I grew up reading McCaffrey and Adams and I wanted to write because of them. These days I love Gini Koch’s Alien books and Kevin Hearne’s Iron Druidseries.
How did you get into writing in this specific genre? Have you ever thought about writing in a different genre?
Like I say – I’m a sci fi geek. I love science fiction, but it’s the characters and how they deal with the wonders and worries of exploring that “final frontier” that captures my imagination more than the technology.
Since I started writing, I’ve expanded into Steampunk, Paranormal and Urban Fantasy. Anything outside of the norm, really.
What are some of your writing rituals?
I tend to fire up the laptop as soon as the kids have gone to school. As both the laptop and I take a little while to wake up, I’ll check emails and writing forums before I do anything else. I admit to spending far more time on Twitter than is healthy.
Can you please tell us about your latest book?
Paradigm Shift is about observatory tour guide Megan Shaw who (like me) has stars in her eyes. But her science fiction becomes reality when she runs into Raul, a visitor from another world. However, Raul is on the run from his alien overlords and soon Megan finds herself fighting against a foothold situation.
How did you come with the idea for this story?
To be honest I was inspired by Gini Koch. We had a conversation on Twitter about her aliens wearing Armani and I jokingly mentioned how jeans were much more practical. The idea stuck and a couple of months later I had a novella.
Can you share with us your current work(s) in progress?
I have a Paranormal Romance coming out in July called Eleanor’s Heart. I’m currently writing a follow up, with two further books planned. I also have a bazillion other WIPs in a variety of genres. I am the Queen of the Unfinished Project.
What would you be if you were not an author?
I have NO idea. Writing literally keeps me sane (though how well it does that is subjective, I suppose). Something else creative, perhaps. Or I’d have run off with Ba’al.
What is in your To Read Pile that you are dying to start or upcoming release you can’t wait for?
I have Pang’s A Sliver of Shadow, Hearne’s Tricked and Koch’s Alien Diplomacy amongst [far too many] others. I need more time. Or a clone…
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Readers can keep up to date with my latest news by following me on Twitter (@MisaBuckley), my blog (misa-buckley.blogspot.com) or my website (www.misabuckley.com)
Thank you for having me, Kelly.
A girl after my own heart. I'm still looking for my acceptance too. One question…favorite captain? And no, it can't be Chris Pine. 🙂 Even though he's hot.
Congratulations on the release.
Marika
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I love all the authors you have mentioned in this interview, so I am certain I will like your novella 🙂
Favourite captain has to be Bialar Crais. I love myself a conflicted bad boy 😀