When you read good SFF, you always walk away with a different perspective of the world, even though you've just been reading fiction. Science fiction and fantasy let me explore my imagination. FU: There are so many different genres to choose from, what inspired you to write science fiction and fantasy novels? MLR: I have a big imagination and I love to tell stories. He has to toughen up as the series progresses, so either I have to toughen up or he'll become different than me :)įU: Thanks for taking the time to chat with us.įlurries Unlimited (FU) had the great opportunity to sit down for a chat with fantasy and science fiction author Michael La Ronn (MLR) about his writing, his life and his philosophy of being. I tried to make him act different than I would, but many of his mannerisms are like mine. LV: My wife and friends would be the first to tell you I'm like Nick Barnes. Then I would like to start a different series and maybe add more books to the 'Seed' series later. LV: The sequel to Dark Seed, called Seed of Control, comes out November 1st and I'm currently writing the third book in the series that should be out in 2018. He has to toughen up as the series progresses, so either I have to toughen up or he'll become different than me :)įU: So what is on the horizon? What are your new projects? After the second of the series comes out on 1 Nov, when will be your next new release?

Moreover, Mitch's mounting woes propel him toward a showdown with an unrivaled power. Roscoe's fantasy rapidly unravels when he collides with his longtime nemesis Damon, who harbors his own illusions of recapturing his glory days, and realizes Marcy's cryptic alter ego. A budding relationship with the eccentric atheist Marcy, who bears a striking resemblance to Rip Orion's busty love interest, only reinforces his fantastic ambitions. Aided by his embattled but trusty sidekick Mitch, Roscoe vows to apprehend the feared pyromaniac. Evoking his childhood comic book icon, the mighty Rip Orion, he recognizes the opportunity to become the real life version of the superhero. Since derailing his old high school classmate Damon's football career amid a freak accident, his summers have consisted of weed whacking around tombstones and shooing teenage loiters off mausoleum steps.Īfter an abandoned house is set aflame, Roscoe stumbles upon evidence that reveals the arsonist's next target. Don't miss it.'Ĭemetery groundskeeper Roscoe Solomon is nobody's idea of a savior. BOOK DESCRIPTION 'You only get once chance to save to world.

Save Me, Rip Orion by Matt Bower