Suzanne McLeod - Bio
Author of the Spellcrackers.com Urban Fantasy Series
THE BITTER SEED
OF MAGIC
SPELLCRACKERS.COM
2010
UK MMPB
ISBN: 9780575086142
30th April 2009
EBook
ISBN: 9780575087415
18th June 2009
UK Harback ISBN:
9780575084254
16th July 2009
UK TPB ISBN:
9780575084292
16th July 2009
EBook ISBN:
9780575088245
16th July 2009
Growing up I was always the child that hid behind the settee, or took a torch to bed, or walked around ignoring the rest of the world, because I was reading a book. The highlight of my week was the trip to the library. Now, the highlight of my year is when I get to take a suitcase of brand new books and escape with it to somewhere hot, with plenty of sea and sand and Margaritas.
In order to afford the books and the holidays, (as well as those other pesky essentials, like food, the mortgage, and bills!) I’ve been a cocktail waitress, a dance group roadie, and a secretary. I've worked in pubs, hotels and a football club (despite having no love for the beautiful game) and I’ve sold everything from sweeties to jewellery, and garden sheds to car insurance.
Other than reading, my hobbies usually involve knocking down walls, the odd bit of plumbing, and hacking down the weeds that are going for world domination in the garden. My favourite meal is anything fishy, preferably sushi or shellfish, and when not indulging in the holiday Margaritas, I like the odd glass of red wine, or a single malt. Oh, and chocolate, of course!
I was born in London, but spent most of my childhood in the Midlands. Since then I’ve been a bit of a nomad, having lived and/or worked in most parts of the UK. Now I’m settled on the South Coast about a mile away form the sea, along with my husband and our two rescue dogs, a hyperactive Jack Russell/Lab cross, (she’s about the size of a whippet!) and a couch-potato German Shepherd/Lab, who doubles as a tummy on legs.
Strangely, for someone who loves all types of fiction, I didn’t consider writing any of my own until five years ago. I was thrilled to have my very first story published, and set about the writing craft in earnest. In December last year, my brilliant agent, John Jarrold, sold the first three books in my spellcrackers.com series to Gollancz. Wow! Was that the best Christmas present ever!
Forbidden Planet Signing 30th May, 2009 : Video
Interviews
Chapters Bookstore in Dublin September 2009
Five questions : Answers include a small hint about The Bitter Seed of Magic : Spellcrackers.com #3 :
Bournemouth Echo Article July 2009
Ed Perkins talks to Author Suzanne McLeod about Vampires, Dorset and DIY.
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Horror Reanimated.com - March 2009
I've had the abject terror ... err pleasure of being interviewed at Horror Reanimated by Joseph D'Lacey - author of Meat and Garbage Man - Read all about the horrrrrrific torture ... err wonderful hospitality he offered me, find out *WHO* I nominated for the Sword of the Ultimate Darkness and why my (expensively painted) toenails will never be the same again!
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Amberkatze's Book Blog - March 2009
Amber asks me about writing, research and what paranormal creature I'd be if I could choose. Also leave a comment between 15th and 22nd March stating what actor/actress you would like to take with you to a desert island to win a signed copy of The Sweet Scent of Blood.
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SFSite.com - Sandy Auden - November 2008
Urban fantasy has grown into a highly popular sub-genre over the last few years and Suzanne McLeod's approach is to mix in murder-mystery to the heady brew of vampires, strange creatures and fairy folk. The result is SpellCrackers.com.
Q.Genny's character is part of what makes this first story so alluring
Q. Genny's character is part of what makes this first story so alluring
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Love Vampires.com - October 2008
Q.So, trolls in Old Scotland Yard and vampire nightclubs in Leicester Square – where did your inspiration for a magical London come from?
Q. You're walking down a dark alley and a vampire jumps out in front of you - are you a screamer, a slayer, a runner or vampire bait?
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Online Workshop for Writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror - July 2008
Q. Where did the idea for Spellcrackers.com come from?
Q. Tell us about your average writing day?
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Falcata Times E-Zine - July 2008
Q. Who is the must have author on your bookshelf?
Q. Which character in the book is the most fun to write and why?
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