Jesse Giles Christiansen is an American author who writes compelling literary fiction that weaves the real with the surreal. He attended Florida State University where he received his B.A. in English literature. He wrote his first novel, “About: Journey Into The Mystic” after spending a summer in Alaska working on fishing boats. His newest novel, “Pelican Bay,” focuses on a very old fisherman, Captain Shelby, and the mysterious happenings linked to him surrounding a nosy, sea-battered beach town (release date: July 20th, 2013, Imajin Books). One of his literary goals is to write at least fifty novels, and he reminds himself always of something that Ray Bradbury once said: “You fail only if you stop writing.”

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ABOUT THE BOOK

After Ethan Hodges discovers an undersea cemetery just off the beach of Pelican Bay, South Carolina, he seeks answers from a grandfatherly fisherman named Captain Shelby. The captain wants the past to remain buried, and he warns Ethan to stay away. But Ethan doesn’t listen.

Ethan’s best friend and secret love interest, Morgan Olinsworth, joins in the investigation, unearthing intriguing secrets about the mysterious fisherman. When Captain Shelby is suspected of murder and disappears, a manhunt ensues, revealing a truth that unnerves everyone in Pelican Bay.

Q: What’s inside the mind of a MYSTERY SUSPENSE author?

A: Getting readers to turn the pages while at the same time altering them in some way, leaving them with a new memory that they’ll forget was originally wrought of fiction.

Q: Tell us why readers should buy PELICAN BAY.

A: PELICAN BAY busts the seams of its genre with clawing originality, deep wisdom, and uniquely chilling suspense. Even veteran mystery readers will not be prepared for this haunting story.

Q: What makes a good MYSTERY SUSPENSE?

A: A world that grabs you and will not let go, then transports you onto a crooked road that you can only see about ten feet down.

Q: What is a regular writing day like for you?

A: I spend about 2-4 hours writing, then the rest of the time on marketing, manuscript submitting and editing, your usual office work, and wrap up the day by reading a variety of books that evolve me as an author. Oh, and I manage to find some time to eat and sleep as well!

Q: What do you find most rewarding about being an author?

A: Watching great words magically appear on the computer screen in front of me, and the indescribable feelings that accompany them.

Q: How did you celebrate the completion of your book?

A: Went to Tybee Island and enjoyed the beach. : )