Larry is 78,
married to Sue for 53 years, has two children and six grandchildren. He has
published one romance novel and two science fiction novels along with a number
of short romance stories. He is active in the local church, enjoys amateur
radio, jogging, astronomy and some woodworking. He has a BS degree in chemistry
from Purdue University and an MS degree in chemistry from Indiana University.
Welcome back to my blog, Larry. Please tell
us about your new science fiction book, The
Silver Dart.
Thank you for
having me again. The Silver Dart is a high tech spaceship built by Jade
Cromwell’s genius wife, Darla. She willingly went with aliens two years prior
to the beginning of the story. Living on Mars, Jade, Missy, their daughter, and
Spike, their Australian Sheep Dog lose a fight against seven aliens who abduct
Missy, also a genius. Jade and Spike take the Silver Dart and hunt for Missy
and Darla. They must leave our Milky Way Galaxy and span the space to a distant
galaxy. Along the way Jade and Spike encounter other aliens, some militant and some
who help and need help themselves. They learn why the aliens took Darla and
Missy.
Where did you get your inspiration for this story?
My love for
astronomy and the love for our dear deceased dog, Roscoe who is Spike in the
story, have inspired this story. I admit the model from istockphoto.com sparked
me to create a strong heroine. I had a hand in the cover by providing the blond
and the dog.
This book has plenty of action. It’s
different than your others. I know you as a romance writer. You’ve now stemmed
off to science fiction. What intrigued you to try a new genre?
Actually, science fiction is not a new genre for me. It came
along over forty years ago when I kept submitting short science fiction stories
to magazines. I never gained acceptance from the SF magazines. It is an
extremely difficult market to break into but I’m still trying. Most all my SF
stories have clean romance and lots of action.
Tell me about one of the main characters and
what you love about him or her?
How about four
characters? Jade is a tough but family oriented man, fights for his loved ones
and gains loving attention of alien women. Darla and Missy are pure geniuses,
skilled in fighting ability and risk their lives for family. Spike is a beloved
dog who will do anything for family and fights to protect them no matter the
odds.
Where can my readers find you online?
My blog address is http://larryhammersley.blogspot.com/
Email address is lhammersley@comcast.net
Thank you for a
wonderful interview, Larry. I hope my readers check out your new book.
15 comments:
I'd love to read this book. I love astronomy and sci-fi stories.
Clenna: Thanks for dropping by. I enjoyed writing this story. The dog on the cover is our dear departed pet, Roscoe but in the novel he is Spike. The blond model came from istockphoto.com and appears on one of my short romance stories at Smashwords too.
Linda, Thank you for interviewing Larry. I've read several of his stories/books and loved them all. I've said before that Larry has a gift for describing a scene to make you feel as if you are there.
I enjoy his sweet romance stories, but I feel Larry's Science Fiction stories have that extra oomph of excitement. They are real to the reader, and who doesn't want to venture to Mars and explore it?
I'm sure everyone who reads "Silver Dart" will feel as if they've journeyed to Mars.
landtbeth@yahoo.com (I'll take a print since I've no e-reader.)
Hi Larry,
It's neat that you can now add SF to your writing belt. Do you have any others forthcoming?
As Laurean Brooks stated, Larry does a fantastic job of writing sweet romance. Not many men want to stay within limits like Larry does, but I appreciate Larry's faithfulness. That's what lets me know that I can trust his stories.
So glad to see this one out and "flying around" Larry. Great cover too!
Hi Linda and Larry,
Thanks for the great interview. I've read the Silver Dart and some of Larry's other science fiction novels. I've enjoyed them immensely and recommend them for their action and taking readers to another world. They're heartfelt stories too.
Hi Laurie, Miss Mae and Gail: Thanks to all of you for checking in on my interview. Your remarks are very kind and uplifting. Laurie, I'll put you in for print preference if you are the lucky one. Miss Mae, I don't have a science fiction novel forthcoming but I do have two romance novels submitted to two different publishers but I've not received a response. These two novels have been in my hands for some time and I believe in them. Gail thank you again for reading my SF novel and giving a nice review.
Hi Larry,
I'm happy to see you're still writing and publishing. I haven't read your sci-fi, but it sounds just like sci-fi should: adventurous and galactic! All the best with this book and your future ones!
Hi Linore: Thank you for your nice comments and well wishes. Yes there is adventure and also romance as a man and wife are reunited after a lot of happenings. My most recent book was self published and was a Bible character, The Shunammite Woman, partly fiction and partly non fiction from the Old Testament.
Great interview, Larry and Linda! Your science fiction novel, The Silver Dart, sounds exciting and a fun read! I hope, Larry, that you have lots of sales for it.
Hi Diane: Thanks for the well wishes on my SF novel. I've sold several copies locally to friends from school, running friends and a radio friend. Good luck on the drawing, one print and one ebook version are up for grabs.
Larry,
Do you think your radio friend could interview you? I was interviewed twice for radio station in my hometown and once for another state. Both times they taped it ahead and then broadcasted the interviews. I don't think I got much of a bump in sales but it was fun. You don't need to draw my name. I'll be happy to buy your book! I enjoyed A Change of Heart and think this science fiction book sounds great.
Diane: My radio friend isn't in commercial radio. He is a friend of an amateur radio friend. That is an interesting possibility with the local radio station in Bedford, IN about six miles away. I'm not sure I can interest them in an interview. I only know one person out there and not very well.
Are you sure you don't want in the drawing? Our internet connection here has been terrible and there is a technician coming out on Saturday. I appreciate your support. I just ordered four more copies of The Silver Dart and am not getting author discount like before. That drives my price up from eight dollars to twelve unfortunately. The print copy is $9.95 from Amazon and you can get free shipping if you order books amounting to over $25, something you probably already know. Unless I hear otherwise I'll not include you in the drawing.
This sounds interesting and exciting. Haven't read any of your books yet but I'm going to check them out.
Thanks for coming by Jean602. You will be entered in the drawing as the interview ended yesterday. My books can be found on Amazon by typing in my name. I hope you find them interesting:romance, science fiction (which has romance) and my short stories. My romance is clean.
Congratulations to Jean and Clenna. You are the winners of this wonderful story. I know you'll enjoy it.
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