Hello and welcome both veteran and new followers! We're so glad you've decided to be a part of JLB Creatives imagination.
Have we ever got a treat for you this week!
Get ready all you sci-fi buffs because I had the privilege of
interviewing Sci-Fi/Fantasy author
Daniel Carter.
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WEEKLY VIDEO
Introduction to Author Daniel Carter
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WEEKLY TOPIC POST:
Interview with Author Daniel Carter
Interview with Author Daniel Carter
(Please excuse the inconsistency of spacing, fonts, coloration, and the likes...it's technology - were you expecting something more?)
ENJOY!




"What is your wish master?" (me)
"I want a billion dollars!" (master)
Poof...a billion dollars in Monopoly money appears.
"I don't want fake money, I want real money idiot!" (master)
"Oh sorry..."(me)
Poof...a gift card appears.
"What's this?" (master)
"That's a gift card to Bass Pro Shop so you can buy a reel." (me)
"NOT REEL YOU MORON , REAL!!! AS IN CURRENCY!!! ARE YOU STUPID OR...." clutches chest....
OK. Maybe, on second thought...What was the question again?




Sci-fi tends to lean toward futuristic technology based off of scientific fact and theory. That does not mean that a sci-fi story can't be set in the past or on another world entirely or simply lost in space. =) It means futuristic in that the science has not yet become fact but could be a possibility.
Fantasy leans more toward less scientific theories and focuses on pure imagination and invention. The elements of the story are less based on science and more on the unbelievable. From races, magic, landscapes and civilizations anything is possible.
Now having said that let me ask a rhetorical question back. Was the movie Avatar a sci-fi or a fantasy story? (It's OK there's no right answer.)



DANIEL: Well I would create a base first mixed with compassion and understanding. Then I would cut up 2 pounds of fresh imagination and brown it in a skillet with chopped quirkiness. Now take 1/2 to 3/4 cup (depending your preference) of geek and add that along with the base into the skillet. We're not done yet!
Let that simmer. Now we're going to spice up the meal. Let's throw in a tablespoon of abused childhood,1/4 teaspoon of abandonment and a dash of insecurity... oh who am I kidding, a cup of insecurity and put the lid of Jesus Christ on the skillet and let simmer for 42 years.
What you get is Daniel L Carter author of The G-6 Chronicles. =)



Anyways... (shakes head) the vet had a little kitten roaming free around their office and the little grey creature jumped up onto the counter and proceeded to climb up my chest and snuggle under my chin. I gave a blank stare at my wife who went, "Aaaawe! She loves you!" Meanwhile the cat's claws are dug into my skin and I was pretty sure blood was being drawn. I believe one of the cats claws struck a nerve and temporarily caused paralysis because I was unable to object. It's all a blur now... That reminds me I have to feed her. She gets grouchy if I'm late with her meal. I'll be right back...........................................................OK I'm back.


Born out of vengeance, five unwanted children are forced to face a darkness spawned from the beginning of time. Their family must now fight to stay together while saving the world. Heroes are born as sacrifices are made.


Janet’s (my character) Memoirs
We celebrated the children’s first birthday today. Wow. I can’t believe how time flies. Each of them looks like they are at least two years and Sampson looks more like three. I keep asking myself the same question day in and day out. What did they do to these children to make them like this? Michele and I talk a lot about it with Uncle Leigh when he comes to visit.
To be honest none of us really knows. You see these movies and TV shows about people playing God by experimenting with human tissues and genetic alterations but having lived with these five children over the last year I’m beginning to wonder how much of this stuff if fiction and how much is real. All of the stories tell about superhuman abilities that are used for good or evil but they rarely show you the downside of the gifts.
I am sure we haven’t seen the extent of the children’s abilities but so far Anna cries at the slightest raise of your voice and has nightmares all the time. Marcus sleeps maybe five hours a night, if that. Michele and I have to take turns getting up early with him just so he isn’t running around unsupervised. Sampson is one of the strongest children I have ever seen but he is constantly breaking toys. I’ve lost count at how many times Uncle Leigh has fixed his bed. It got so bad that we finally just put the mattress on the floor and threw out the frame. Angie gets stuck in between the staircase railings and chairs in the dining room when she tries to slip through them. I don’t think I ever mentioned she is double jointed. Unbelievable.
Zack is constantly running into walls or furniture because he is too fast for his own good. Every day I hear him crying because he ran into something. Marcus is a whole other ball game. The seizures have not stopped and fits of rage that precede them are getting worse as he is getting older. One minute he will be happy and playful and the next he is trying to break a toy or starts pounding on the sofa, screaming. He hasn’t really hurt anybody or himself yet but they are all getting so big and I worry about what damage he will do if he doesn’t get control.
I haven’t written in a couple months so I thought I had better give an update. Nothing much has changed with the children. They are still growing at an accelerated rate and all of them are suffering for it. There isn’t a day that goes by that each of them doesn’t complain about being in pain, Sampson especially. I think they are getting used to the pain to some extent but it’s got to be hard. I can’t imagine.
Uncle Leigh came to the cabin with Blake to celebrate Thanksgiving. I was wondering where Blake’s daughter Rachael was. When I asked, it was clear I hit a sore spot with Blake. Apparently Rachael’s mother had her this Thanksgiving, and it was written all over Blake’s face he didn’t approve.
A strange thing happened after that. Michele flirted with Blake a little during the evening. I don’t know if Michele was trying to get his mind off of his ex-wife or just her normal behavior coming out like usual, but I found myself getting upset. Blake was very polite to her and didn’t reciprocate any feelings, which made me happy. I don’t know why I felt that way.
I know I have harped on this several times but I really want to emphasize what is happening with these children. They were all born on July 17th 2007 except for Marcus who was born the day before. In a couple weeks these children will be only a year and a half but you would never know it by looking at them. All of them look more like three-year-olds and Sampson even older, of course, but even more difficult to explain is the intellectual development of each child.
Even though they look three they sound more like six-year-olds with IQs that I can’t begin to measure. The only thing holding them back is Michele’s and my lack of knowledge to teach them. For Christmas Uncle Leigh bought a bunch of learning CDs for the computer to teach the children math, English, social studies and some science programs. Already they have mastered each of them. What I think we are going to do is start looking up some material on the Internet for them. It should be interesting to see just how smart these children are. I find myself having conversations with Anna sometimes and I almost forget that she’s just a small child.
Speaking of Anna, there is a wisdom that comes from her at times way beyond someone with a high IQ. For instance, the other day we were both sitting in the dining room finishing our lunch while the rest of the children played in the living room and Marcus kept throwing his football up in the air. Several times I called out and told him to stop but he ignored me. Finally I said that he had till the count of three to stop. As I started counting Anna asked me why was I giving him till the count of three.
I didn’t really have an answer for her and said the first thing that came to my mind, that I wanted to give him a chance to obey me. Anna replied that I had already given him more than enough chances to obey and that giving him a count only gives him control, not me. I sat for a moment looking at her, she was right. I immediately took the ball away from him and sent him to his room. Marcus has been quicker to listen to me since I did that. How can someone so young have that kind of insight? Excuse me, one-and-a-half-year-old.




Now that makes for some fun writing material. =)






Blog: A Christian Man's Perspective
JANET: One more question for fun before we part...if you could alleviate one thing in this current world what would it be? Mean people? Mosquitoes? Coconut? Be creative and sign off with style!
DANIEL: Interesting question to finish on. LOL! Hmmmm......The world would be a much better place for me if there were no more peas. I hate peas! I'm using the word hate here. Despise, loath are too small a word to describe the hatred I have for them. Peas are like small crispy balls with death flavored cream inside that explode in a poisonous spray upon my tongue and cause involuntary....things to happen. So on that note I will bite into my apple.....mmmmmm......OK much better now. My heart is humbled and honored that you would have me here today, Janet. Sending lots of love your way!
JANET: So let me get this straight…what you’re saying is, you are not a supporter of “World Peas” - buh dum-ching! Daniel, it has been my pleasure to have you here – and I’m sure there are several who would band together with me in sending tons of love right back your way!
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Always ReTweet - Never Surrender!
Blessings,
Dan
Pic n' Thought
by
Janet Beasley
Don't be afraid to stick your neck out
to take a chance on something
special!
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NOVEL NEWS: Still waiting to hear some news from the publisher...accept? reject?...it's a 50/50 chance in today's world. But not to fear - The Hidden Earth series Volume 1 "Maycly" is still on the cutting edge of being published. The story has by no means died - but has enhanced as the next 5 novels in the series continue to come together!
If you're not certain what I'm babbling about - please feel free to visit the YouTube link titled "Meet the Author" and you'll up to speed in no time. ;-)
If you're not certain what I'm babbling about - please feel free to visit the YouTube link titled "Meet the Author" and you'll up to speed in no time. ;-)
Janet Beasley
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LINK OF THE WEEK:
When it comes to ice cream, there's nothing better than homemade. But how did ice cream ever come to be? I'm definitely an ice cream lover with most of the world - soft serve, scooped, pies, how ever it is served I'm happy to get some! This week's link will take you to a site where you can discover the history of ice cream. Be sure and leave me a comment on what your favorite flavor is when it comes to this creamy, dreamy, stuff!
Of course I don't endorse this site, get commissions or money for clicks, I don't get nothin' but braggin' rights that I found this site to share with all of my cool followers. Enjoy!
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SUMMARY:
Great - now I'm just drooling for ice cream...I hate when I do that to myself. Anyway - we did have another full week! I mean come on...that Daniel Carter is one cool author! To say nothing of the giraffe photo - what a cutie, huh?
Again, please be sure and pick up a copy of Daniel's outstanding work - available as hard copy or ebook. Once you've read it, leave a review for him on Amazon and let him know you discovered him through the JLB Creatives Blog.
Please continue to keep up the awesome job of sharing us and asking others to do the same. You'll find some "easy" buttons at the top and bottom of the blog for you to use to give us a shout out - HINT: A good week to do so with Daniel's interview.
Until we meet again -
Stay casual...live life to the fullest...and have some chocolate ICE CREAM for me ;-)
~Janet~
Please, don't tell me, you guys are taking this comedy tour on the road? :) Nice job.
ReplyDeleteHey Shawn! Thanks for chiming in ;-) We were thinking about it, but then thought we better now quit our day job - writing! LOL!! Have a good one. ~Janet~
ReplyDeleteGreat and fun interview! I bet you'd have the audiences rolling in laughter if you did take this on the road.
ReplyDeleteDaniel, every time I see the cover of The Unwanted I can't help thinking that it's a great cover. :)
What a combination!The great and the wonderful!!! Love you both!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Janet! I'd almost forgot how much fun I had doing this interview.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cherie for stopping by. Yes, the cover did come out great! OakTara's design department did a fantastic job. I had sent them a concept for book 4 Spirit Walker which had that mysterious look to it. Kudos to them. =)
The road tour will have to wait until Maycly becomes available. Then we'll schedule a coast to coast Fan-Fi Fun For All Book Tour. =)
TY Niamh for always being such an encouragement. Love you as well!
TY Shawn for giving us the idea for the book tour. hehehe
Blessings,
Dan
And in my first post that should have read "NOT" not "now." Anywhooo...Well then - if Daniel's in for the tour when Maycly comes out I'll go ahead and make plans to quit my day job...in about 30 years! LOL!! Glad you enjoyed Dan, I had an absolute blast interviewing you, thanks a whole heap. ~Janet~
ReplyDeleteThis was a much longer blog post than I usually stick around for, but it was so well done and interesting and had me smiling so much that I was there to the very end, AND want to read the trilogy. And Seriously the "Christian Fantasy" had put me off before, I then to think of the "left behind" series there and sorry, I know they made big money and had some interesting characters, but don't really want to go back there.
ReplyDeleteSome people might call "Narnia" Christian fantasy too and I love that series, but usually they, like the books you mentioned, get the broader label of simply "fantasy" and are still widely taught in our public schools.
Well, I'm off topic, I do ramble, but wanted to say, great job, both of you.
Dixie Goode
Fascinating - and funny! Seafood is my favourite, too. I first ate lobster in 'New Yawk'! It was in Windows on the World - on top of what was the World Trade Centre. Great interview!
ReplyDeleteSo let's see. You're a sci-fi fan, you spent time in Poughkeepsie, you love writing and you follow the Yankees and Giants.
ReplyDeleteAre you sure you're not me?
Stopping by from Author Central and now following. What a great interview. The difference between Sci-fi and fantasy can be very blurry sometimes.I also love the "Daniel's Personality" ingredients and recipe. What a fun read.
ReplyDeleteSylvia
http://writinginwonderland.blogspot.com/
Wonderful job, Janet and Daniel! Janet, I love how you insert pics. What a brilliant idea. It's always so fun to read about such interesting people.
ReplyDeleteTY Dixie for stopping by and reading through the entire interview. =) I'm glad we kept it interesting.
ReplyDeleteNice to know I have a fellow New Yawker in the house George! =)
ReplyDeleteTY Sylvia for stopping by. I'm a unique recipe but worth it. hehehe
ReplyDeleteTY Collette for stopping by also. I agree, Janet has done a fantastic job with her site. KUDOS!
ReplyDeleteDidn't forget you Chris. What a memory to have about the World Trade Center. Next time you're up in Rochester we'll go to Red Lobster and crack some shells together. =)
ReplyDeleteLove the cover, can't wait to read the book! Great interview.
ReplyDeleteThis was a truly wonderful interview to read. You are both such nice, funny, creative people that the combination is wonderful! I went and "Wanted the Unwanted" and am about to buy the book! I love that sci-fi.
ReplyDeleteWhat a surreal conversation, but I managed to keep up with it all! The journaling idea is great - what a way to speed the story along, and I should imagine that you never know what to expect with Daniel. Great interview Janet, really enjoyed it and I too 'want The Unwanted!'
ReplyDeleteTY Brenda, Vickie and Linn! You ladies Rock! hehehe
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for csting your votes for
Want The Unwanted! =)
Blessings,
Dan
LOVED this interview - now i want to read the author - great questions and very funny answers! What a double act!
ReplyDeleteHey everyone! This is wonderful - thanks so much for the great comments, and especially for making Daniel feel welcome here at the JLB Creatives Blog. Be sure and remember to share the interview with friends and family by Tweeting, Facebooking, etc., there's plenty of buttons to choose from at the top and bottom of the page. He's a worthy author worth diligent promotion. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice interview. It wasn't stuffy and I got a glimpse of who Daniel is--a funny man.
ReplyDeleteThe cover art is great.
Thanks again.
Leave it to Janet to have a dog with missing teeth and for Daniel to have a cat named Cuddles... That tells me a lot about both of you...as does this wonderful interview.
ReplyDeleteHey, Dan, your genie joke reminded me of an old joke:
Betty: God, how long is a million years to you?
God: About a minute!
Betty: God, how much is a million dollars to you?
God: A penny!
Betty: Well, can I have a million dollars?
God: Sure, Betty... Wait a minute...
Get it, guys?
THAT said, thanks for an exciting, entertaining interview. Since I've known Daniel the longest, I thought I knew everything about him, but Janet, your questions were so good that I found out many new things about him today. Wonder if I can use any of it to blackmail him. Hmmmm...
Seriously great reading material HERE and in Daniel's books.
Hugs - Betty
Betty you are one in a penny! =) You have my love and affection young lady and yes Janet is pretty awesome with her interviews!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Dan
Betty - the smiles you bring can't be bought because they're priceless! Hope you have a stellar week you beautiful lady you!! XOXO
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