Back to Welsh Literature page > Brian John will need no introduction to many of our readers. His popular Angel Mountain Saga of eight novels set in Pembrokeshire featuring Mistress Martha Morgan has sold more than 75,000 copies worldwide. The novels are set in the rough landscape around the mountain of Carningli in Pembrokeshire, "which is now the scene of considerable "literary tourism" as fans of the series visit Martha Morgan Country." AmeriCymru spoke to Brian about his latest novel 'Acts of God', a cold war thriller set in the 'Arctic Riviera' of East Greenland....

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Back to Welsh Literature page > AmeriCymru spoke to Welsh horror writer Mark Howard Jones about his first book as editor,   Cthulhu Cymraeg . Mark was born on the 26th anniversary of Lovecraft's death. His first published novella The Garden Of Doubt On The Island Of Shadows (2006) was praised Ray Bradbury, among others. Mark has published two other collections of dark fiction:- Songs From Spider Street (2010) and Brightest Black (2013). ...... AmeriCymru: Hi Mark and many thanks for agreeing to be interviewed by AmeriCymru? You are the driving force behind...

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READ THE WINNING ENTRY HERE DREAMING OF HOME David Lloyd AmeriCymru: Hi David and many thanks for agreeing to this interview. I think it would be fair to say that you are an American writer with an intimate connection to Wales. Care to tell us a little about your Welsh background? David: My father was born and grew up in Corris, near Machynlleth, and my mother in Pontrhydyfen, near Port Talbot - Welsh speaking, chapel-centered villages in those days, with Corris being all about slate and Pontrhydyfen depending on coal mining. They met in Aberystwyth, where my mother...

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,,, As a follow up to our recent announcement that Lesley Coburn will be contributing a story to Issue 2 of eto we are pleased today to present an interview with the author. Lesley Coburn is a writer from the Rhondda in south Wales and ''Filling Space'' was originally self published in 2006. Lesley Coburn is also the daughter of one of Wales most outstanding 20th century writers - Ron Berry ... ... AmeriCymru: Hi Lesley and many thanks for agreeing to be interviewed by AmeriCymru. How long have you been writing? Did your fathers example influence...

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D avid Thorpe has twin careers in writing and environmentalism. He is a novelist, non-fiction author, journalist, scriptwriter and comics writer, and the winner of a HarperCollins contest to find a major new children’s writer with his novel for young adults, Hybrids (‘A stunningly clever novel’– The Times). He has written and been the commissioning editor of many comics and graphic novels for publishers such as Marvel, HarperCollins, Titan Books and Macdonald-Futura. He is a co-founder of the London Screenwriters Workshop and co-author of the Doc Chaos comics series and TV scripts. Find...

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Tony Kendrew is an American poet of Welsh ancestry. In September 2012 he started an MA in Creative Writing at the University of Wales, Trinity St. David. The campus for the course is in the small town of Lampeter, site of the third oldest institute of higher education in Britain - after Oxford and Cambridge. AmeriCymru spoke to Tony about his work and future plans. Visit Tony Kendrew's website here Feathers Scattered in the Wind draws together reflections on the people and places of Northern California and Wales. Care to introduce the collection for our readers? Tony:...

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RHYS BOWEN ON AMAZON Rhys Bowen is the award winning writer of the Constable Evans mysteries set in the Snowdonia Mountains of Wales. Apart from the Constable Evans series, Rhys has written many other novels and children's books, including many best-selling titles. She has also written some historical sagas and TV tie-ins. She currently resides in California and spends her winters in Arizona. Her latest titles include Dreamwalker (The Red Dragon Academy Book 1) and The Edge of Dreams (available from bookstores and online from March 3rd). AmeriCymru spoke to her about her work...

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"A man with such a dramatic martyrdom and intense commitment which led to that martyrdom is worthy of becoming a legend,” says Dr. Samuel Hugh Moffett about Robert Jermain Thomas, missionary to China and Korea [1839-1866]. Thomas has become legendary in both North and South Korea: in the North he is considered enemy of empire—one who attempted to bring in American imperialism—to many in the South he is considered the first martyred Protestant missionary to Korea. BUY 'CHOSEN FOR CHOSON' HERE AmeriCymru: Hi Stella and many thanks for agreeing to this interview. What...

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BUY 'TIMELESS' HERE AmeriCymru: How would you describe your new book 'The Timeless Cavern'? John: It is a historical, fantasy, time travel treat. A cave in Mid Wales where no time passes is the base for Marged Evans and her friends. She works out how to re-calibrate the time stones so that she can help people out who have been trapped in the cave, some of them for hundreds of years. The idea is to get young people and others interested in historical events, local, national and international via fun, time travel, fantasy. AmeriCymru: Do you plan a sequel and if so when can...

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Click the image above or here for Amazon listings.   AmeriCymru: Hi Stephen and many thanks for agreeing to this interview. What was the first thing you wrote and what attracted you to crime fiction writing? Stephen: My first thing attempt at writing seriously was a general fiction novel. And my second novel was a political thriller based in London and Wales in the pre-devolution era. Luckily neither ever generated any interest from agents or publishers. AmeriCymru: We recently featured  Brass In Pocket on the Welsh American Bookstore. What can you...

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"Novelist, poet, photographer, essayist and short story writer, Jo Mazelis was born in the middle of a summer storm on the edge of the Gower Peninsula. She grew up in Swansea, later living in Aberystwyth and London for over 14 years before returning to her hometown. She has won a prize in the Rhys Davies Short story award five times, was longlisted for the Asham Award and her first collection of short stories Diving Girls was shortlisted for both Wales Book of the Year and Commonwealth Best First Book. Her work has appeared in New Welsh Review, Spare Rib, Poetry Wales,...

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Chris Keil''s long awaited and widely acclaimed third novel ''Flirting At The Funeral'' was launched at Waterstone''s in Carmarthen on September 25th. AmeriCymru spoke to Chris about the novel and his future plans. Read our review of Flirting At The Funeral. Chris''s new novel is published by Cillian Press and is available from amazon.com. Buy it here:- Flirting At The Funeral AmeriCymru: Hi Chris and many thanks for agreeing to be interviewed by AmeriCymru. You are celebrating the publication of your third novel ''Flirting At The Funeral''. How has the book been received?...

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AmeriCymru: Hi Norma and many thanks for agreeing to be interviewed by AmeriCymru. When did you first discover your passion for writing and literature? Norma: I have always had a passion for writing, but could never devote enough time to it, because of pressure of work. As a child I loved writing essays and stories. My professional career as a teacher, specialising in English Literature, nurtured my love of good books. I wrote a number of academic articles for journals such ''Management in Education'' and I also wrote an article for a book called ''Take Care Mr. Blunkett'' about...

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AmeriCymru spoke to Welsh author Terry Breverton about his recent books on the Tudor dynasty and other topical matters. In this controversial interview he offers opinions on ''wind farms'' and the current state of Welsh politics. For more from Terry Breverton on AmeriCymru check out the links below. ', ' AmeriCymru: Hi Terry and many thanks for agreeing to be interviewed by Amri Cymru. Care to tell us a little about your recent book Everything You Wanted To Know About The Tudors But Were Afraid To Ask ? Terry: I...

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Back to Welsh Literature page > ... AmeriCymru spoke to Welsh writer Ralph Jones ( author of The Silent Wheels and The Deceit ) about his work and future plans. Ralph lives in Merthyr Tydfil and his first novel ( The Silent Wheels) is the story of the 1984/85 British miners strike and how a group of striking miners survived one of the most bitter industrial disputes in the history of the British trade union movement. A story of some of the comical things that happened during the year long dispute, and how they managed to survive. ... AmeriCymru: Hi...

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Read our review of 'Dovetail' & interview with author Jeremy Hughes here 'Wingspan' - A Review Jeremy Hughes is one of the more interesting writers to emerge from Wales in recent years. His first novel Dovetail , held us spellbound with the story of a young boy emasculated in a school bullying incident, whose  later life became a remorseless quest for revenge. The ghastly contrivances which he manufactured for this purpose bring to mind some of the more gruesome episodes of ''Dexter''. His second novel Wingspan could not provide more of a contrast. It...

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Anthony Bunko's brave new memoir reveals the hilariously funny and scandalous world of the Business Consultant In a brave new memoir, best selling author, Anthony Bunko from Merthyr Tydfil reveals all about the hilariously funny and scandalous world of the business consultant after spending 15 years in the job. Lord Forgive Me... But I was a (Business) Bullshit Consultant (published by Y Lolfa) is a laugh-our loud ‘consultant had enough’ memoir based on true events, and is a rollercoaster ride full of fist-fights, muggings, kidnapping, gun chases, ghosts, psychopaths. hookers,...

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AmeriCymru spoke to author Sarah Stevenson about her latest book The Truth Against The World "Sarah Jamila Stevenson is a writer, artist, graphic designer, introvert, closet geek, enthusiastic eater, struggling blogger, lapsed piano player, household-chore-ignorer and occasional world traveler. Her previous lives include spelling bee nerd, suburban Southern California teenager, Berkeley art student, underappreciated temp, and humor columnist for a video game website. Throughout said lives, she has acquired numerous skills of questionable usefulness, like intaglio printmaking...

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Back to Welsh Literature page > AmeriCymru spoke to Steve Adams. Steve is a journalist currently researching the unsolved 1921 murder of shopkeeper Thomas Thomas at Star Stores in the Carmarthenshire village of Garnant. Follow his progress on his blog:- Murder At The Star ... AmeriCymru: Hi Steve and diolch for agreeing to this interview. When did you first become interested in the murder of Thomas Thomas? Steve: As chief reporter of the South Wales Guardian, the Ammanford-based weekly newspaper, I’m always on the look-out for stories with an Amman...

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... AmeriCymru spoke to R T Berner about his book Wales Married To The Eye a photographic record of a recent trip to Wales. The book is available from Amazon and blurb.com. Wales Married To The Eye on Blurb ... AmeriCymru: Care to tell us a little about your book ''Wales Married To The Eye''? “The photograph,” Dylan Thomas once wrote, “is married to the eye.” The Welsh poet could have said the same thing about his beautiful country. From Mount Snowdon in the north to Mumbles in the south, the landscape of Wales is a photographer’s dream—and my wife and I...

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