Welcome to the July issue of Midnight Missives! For Americans, July is a month of celebration: family gatherings, barbecues, vacations, fireworks, and the spectacle of our 4th of July. I can’t think of a better way for Midnight Missives to celebrate this Independence Day than to introduce you to Author Chris Sheerin, who has just released his new ghost story/psychological chiller, Grave Union (darkWolf Press). And it’s quite a sparkler! (pun intended)

Author: Chris Sheerin

And while Grave Union takes place during the Civil War (rather than the Revolutionary War—from which springs our Independence Day), Sheerin’s beautiful prose captures the essence of war, the stench of evil, and the natural setting in a manner that awes the reader as much as the most spectacular fireworks display. I am a big fan of Sheerin’s work, and while reading Grave Union last night, I marveled at how this talented author consistently manages to place the reader into whatever scene he sketches. He’s a master of setting, creating mood and tone with his prodigious vocabulary and deep connection to the earth. His themes are subtle, never preachy, and he always manages to surprise the reader with a unique twist or two.

 

But what, perhaps, surprised me the most with Grave Union, is his excellent grasp of Civil War terminology, parlance, and general knowledge. You see, Chris Sheerin is an Irish author. Most American authors couldn’t have written a better Civil War ghost story!

 

I met Chris a few years ago on Facebook and decided to read one of this novels. Well, one novel turned into several—and a few of his poetry and erotica books, as well. And I became a fan! Since then, we’ve become colleagues and friends, and I have learned much from him. I urge you to check out his author’s bio and the interview I did with him below, then proceed to the purchase links. If you’re a fan of the classics, like me, you’ll adore his wonderful style of writing.

 

Author Bio:

Chris Sheerin was born in Manchester, but has lived in Derry, Ireland, since 1969. He trained as an electrician, studied Hotel and Tourism Management at Magee College, but has also taught Creative Writing locally. He currently writes and works in security.

His first novel, Chasing Shadows, was published in 2001, and tells the tale of an across-the-divide love affair during the Troubles in 1970’s Derry. Since then, he has published six more novels, ten books of poetry on all subjects, and one self-help book. He also writes erotica under the pen-name Padraig E Griffiths. Most of his books are available in paperback from amazon.com and amazon.co.uk, though all are available as e-books.

 

Interview:


Tell us a bit about yourself and what you are currently working on or promoting.

Hi, Cynthia