Death Toll
Ghost Wars
Saga
Book 2
Robert
Poulin
Genre:
Urban Fantasy
Publisher: Ghost Watch Publishing
Date of Publication: June 2014
ISBN:
978-0-9894469-3-8
ISBN:
978-0-9894469--4-5
Number of pages: 324
Word Count: 96,000
Cover Artist: Hannah Carr
Book Description:
What started out as a routine call led to
so much more…
My name is Veronika Kane, and I’m the
Captain of the Ghost Watch in the reborn city of Shadow Philadelphia. After we disposed of the
city’s previous master and his minions, things were looking up, but in war
things are never that easy. A routine call with Detective Frank Cooper blew the
cover off of an elaborate scheme to plunge the city of brotherly love into
chaos. When Necromancers, Were creatures, and the horrors of Chaos come
together it can’t mean anything good.
With new and old enemies joining forces
against us, I’m going to need all the help I can get. Lucky for me, my old
friend Frank Cooper will be there to lend a hand, along with Brianna, a strong
willed were-ferret, and the stormy eyed wizard Nathaniel Carter. I just hope it
will be enough to save everyone.
This time, our enemies aren’t just
attacking us in Limbo; this time, they are taking the battle to the streets of
the living world and its unknowing citizens. If the Old Ones rise, I don’t
think there will be anything anyone can do to stop them.
My name is Veronika Kane, and this war is
far from over.
About the
Author:
Robert Poulin was born and raised in the
New England state of Connecticut.
After spending his late teenage years in Boca Raton
Florida, Robert moved to upstate New York where he lived with his uncle Wilbrod Poulin and
attended the State University of New York at Plattsburgh. After earning a Bachelor's in
Political Science and a Master's in Teaching, Robert went back to Florida where he taught
Social Studies for a few years.
After returning to Northern New York,
Robert took a job with the North Country
Center for Independence: a disability rights and
advocacy organizations. Robert has worked for NCCI for thirteen years and is
now the Executive Director. Wail of the Banshees is Robert's first novel; he
has been a huge fan of fantasy and science fiction since second grade when he
discovered The Hobbit.
Urban fantasy in particular has become
Robert's favored genre in the past decade. Robert has been legally blind since
infancy, but thanks to a mom that encouraged independence, hard work, and a
healthy dose of dreaming, the disability has mostly just been an inconvenience.
Robert has joined us for an interview:
? When did you
first realize you wanted to be a writer? I've wanted to be a writer since I was
in 45h or 5th grade. I was a big fan of epic fantasy and loved to make up my
own stories and draw maps to my imaginary realms.
? How many jobs
did you have before you became a writer?
I've been a roofer, retail sore employee, a paralegal, a teacher, and an
advocate for people with disabilities.
? How long does
it take you to write a book? The first draft takes 5 to 6 months and about that
much more time to go through revision and editing. It takes about a year or so.
? What would you
say is your most interesting writing quirk? One of the many phases of my
revision process is having someone read the manuscript out loud to me. This
really helps me get a good handle on how the story sounds.
? Where do you
get your ideas or inspiration for your characters? Most of my ideas for characters and story
come from the creative process of being a game master for the various
roleplaying groups that I belong to.
? How do you
decide what you want to write about? I an idea survives and perculates in my
mind for a good month, then I start working on it. If it survives the
brainstorming phase and I'm still interested in it, then I go forward and write
it.
? What books
have most influenced your life? In my youth I'd say Tolkein, Robert E Howard,
David Eddings, C.S. Lewis, and Terry Brooks. In the last few decades the list
includes; H.P. Lovecraft, Robert Jordan, Laurel
K. Hamilton,
and Jim Butcher.
? What are you
reading right now? I am currently reading Curtsies and Conspiracies by Gail
Carriger. It's a steampunk YA that I heartily recommend. Last week I read the
first book in the series called Etiquette and Espionage, The Bourne Identity,
and Skin Gameees.
? What do you
like to do when you are not writing? Reading
is my first love. Other hobbies include roleplaying games and video games.
? What is your
favorite comfort food? Almost anything chocolate
? What do you
think makes a good story? For me, I like a strong, competent character who is
proactive. A good story has lots of action and suspense.
? Who would you
consider your favorite author and why? My favorite author continues to be Jim
Butcher. His books have amazing action and he pushes the cool envelope. Jim's
books almost always have a few incredibly memorable scenes that you remember
long after reading his books.
Fun random questions:
·
dogs or cats? Dogs...I have one named Mabb! She's a
Shepherd/Chou mix.
·
Coffee or tea? Both.
·
Dark or milk chocolate? Both...I'll take almost any chocolate.
·
Rocks or flowers? Rocks...flowers are too much work.
·
Night or day? Night
·
Favorite color? Black
·
Crayons or markers? Markers
·
Pens or pencils? Pens.
