Author Archives: John F. Allen Media LLC

Author John F. Allen will attend InConJunction 2013, July 5 – 7!

This Friday, July 5th is the start of InConJunction, one of Indianapolis’ longest-running genre cons. It will be held at: Indianapolis Marriott East 7202 East 21st Street · Indianapolis, Indiana 46219 USA This weekend will mark my first appearance at InConJunction as a fan and as an author. I’ll be sharing a table with local authors Eric GarrisonContinue reading “Author John F. Allen will attend InConJunction 2013, July 5 – 7!”

URBAN FANTASY AND PARANORMAL ROMANCE

What’s the difference? If I were asked—as I often am—to name a genre which my forthcoming novel The God Killers fits in, it would be urban Fantasy. I suppose this is mainly because the city in which the protagonist currently resides and the one of her birth, play an integral part in the story andContinue reading “URBAN FANTASY AND PARANORMAL ROMANCE”

URBAN FANTASY HAS ROOTS

While I’m not a big fan of romance novels, I don’t mind them nearly as much when the characters are gritty and preternatural creatures are involved, downplaying the sappiness associated with most novels where the word romance is used. Paranormal romance novels are the next big thing and filling the bookstore shelves in record numbers.Continue reading “URBAN FANTASY HAS ROOTS”

THERE’S NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN

When I was a child, my grandmother told me one day, “There’s nothing new under the sun.” At first I didn’t understand what she meant. Later, as I got a little older I refused to believe her, and was determined to prove her wrong. Finally, when I began focusing on my career as a writer,Continue reading “THERE’S NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN”

SUPER SWEET BLOGGING AWARD

I WON THE SUPER SWEET BLOGGING AWARD!!! I want to first thank Sherri Matthews for nominating me for the Super Sweet Blogging Award! Here are the rules to be completed for this award: THE RULES: 1. Thank the Super Sweet Blogger that nominated you. 2. Answer 5 Super Sweet questions. 3. Include the Super SweetContinue reading “SUPER SWEET BLOGGING AWARD”

BURNING THE MIDDLE GROUND BLOG TOUR WITH L ANDREW COOPER

Title: Burning the Middle Ground Author: L. Andrew Cooper Publisher: BlackWyrm ISBN: 978-1-61318-138-6 Binding: Paperback Pages: 330 Available @: Amazon and Barnes & Noble Today I have the pleasure of Spotlighting in my blog, writer L Andrew Cooper! His debut novel is titled, “Burning the Middle Ground.” L Andrew Cooper is a writer at BlackWyrm Publishing,Continue reading “BURNING THE MIDDLE GROUND BLOG TOUR WITH L ANDREW COOPER”

STAR TREK FRANCHISE DISCUSSION:

To boldly go where we already boldly went before, while giving a dying franchise a shot in the arm! THIS ISN’T A REVIEW OF THE STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS FILM!!! I saw a special screening of Star Trek: Into Darkness, prior to its official debut and while I really enjoyed the film and got a little moreContinue reading “STAR TREK FRANCHISE DISCUSSION:”

BOOK REVIEW: ALPHA INSTINCT by KATIE REUS (MOON SHIFTER SERIES #1)

Review: Alpha Instinct by Katie Reus (Moon Shifter series #1) Genre: Paranormal Romance Date published: February 7 2012 Publisher: Signet  Mass Market Paperback 368 pages  Other formats available: eBook, Kindle, Nook The vast majority of Paranormal Romance and Urban Fantasy novels center on vampires. Vampires are HOT! But what about the Lycan, sometimes known as the ShifterContinue reading “BOOK REVIEW: ALPHA INSTINCT by KATIE REUS (MOON SHIFTER SERIES #1)”