RED Book Launch–Available To Buy Now

RED is finally here and the Cafe Three-Zero authors have returned to bring you the second in a series of short story eBooks. This time, we have 22 different tales that will take you on journeys of discovery, from mythical lands to our own more familiar shores. Each of the authors have offered their own unique take on the RED theme, and no matter what your favourite genre choice, be it suspense, fantasy, romance or the supernatural, you’re sure to find something to your taste.

The stories are longer too, so providing our readers with fantastic value for money. We are currently offering the book at a discounted rate during April, so there’s even more fiction for your money. Check out our previous blog post about the competition and get involved for a bargain half-price book.

https://cafethreezero.wordpress.com/2012/03/30/easter-giveaway-competition-book-discounts-for-red/

For sale now at Smashwords http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/146937

If you love reading and discovering new authors, why not follow our blog and Facebook page for updates and future offers!

Cafe Three-Zero Take 7 Author Interview – with Kelly Bird

Each week we are featuring a couple of our now published authors, and inviting them to answer 7 questions about their writing and inspirations. They have all contributed to our first eBook, Tales From The Cafe: Vol 1, details of which are posted on our home page, along with where you can purchase. Our latest interview features Kelly Bird.  Be sure to check out  her author page for more information…

Q1  Give us some background on yourself?

I’m married with three children and two dogs. Along with looking after all of my dependents (husband included), I run a home based office supplies company which allows me some time to read, write and run, my three favourite things!

Q2  What was the basis for your story in Tales from the Cafe, Vol 1?

It was a dream, actually it might have been a nightmare!

Q3  Why did you want to become an author?

It’s great to get your thoughts out on paper and if someone enjoys reading it, it’s even better.

Q4  Any advice for fledgling authors?

Go on a course, there is so much to learn; keep in touch with other writers to critique each other’s work.

Q5  What authors do you like and admire?

So many authors; Anita Shreve,David Nicholls,Marian Keyes, Emma Donoghue, Cecilia Ahern.

Q6  What do you do when you’re not writing fiction?

Apart from running, I play the piano, I do spin classes, I walk my dogs and I run my children EVERYWHERE!

Q7  What will you do if you become famous?

Ask Phil from Relocation Relocation to find me a ‘Forever’ home!

Cafe Three-Zero Take 7 Author Interview – with Phil Wilson

Each week we are featuring a couple of our now published authors, and inviting them to answer 7 questions about their writing and inspirations. They have all contributed to our first eBook, Tales From The Cafe: Vol 1, details of which are posted on our home page, along with where you can purchase. Our latest interview features Phil Wilson.  Be sure to check out  his author page for more information…

Q1  Give us some background on yourself?

I live in SE London with my family (wife, two kids, and the cat from next door since my own cat passed away). I work in a job in healthcare that I love. I am doing an open BA with the OU (mainly in English and Creative Writing). I aim to retire in four and a half years and to walk the Camino de Santiago and then to see where this takes me.

Q2  What was the basis for your story in Tales from the Cafe, Vol 1?

I wanted to explore the act of remembering by a quiet hero.

Q3  Why did you want to become an author?

I love telling stories. I love the effect words can have on the reader.

Q4  Any advice for fledgling authors?

Just write, and if you can, write and show to others and listen to what they say. Then write again. And read. And don’t listen to me; what do I know?

Q5  What authors do you like and admire?

Ernest Hemingway (early), John Irving, Douglas Adams (all), Stephen King, F Scott Fitzgerald (TITN), Jonathan Meads, Chris Claremont, Milan Kundera, John Steinbeck, Frank Miller, Georges Remi (Herge), and loads of others.

Q6  What do you do when you’re not writing fiction?

I love taking photos, watching movies (from the classics to art house independents and some Woody Allen) and progressive rock bands (Porcupine Tree), drinking real ale and walking.

Q7  What will you do if you become famous?

Duck and cover.

Cafe Three-Zero Take 7 Author Interview – with L.C. Bullivant

Each week we are featuring a couple of our now published authors, and inviting them to answer 7 questions about their writing and inspirations. They have all contributed to our first eBook, Tales From The Cafe: Vol 1, details of which are posted on our home page. Our latest interview features L.C. Bullivant.  Be sure to check out  her author page for more information…

Q1  Give us some background on yourself?

It is an unremarkable story containing deaths, births, loves, lusts, tears and laughter.

Q2  What was the basis for your story in Tales from the Cafe: Vol 1?

A radio quote that became the mans mission in the story. The rest was built up around the notion of ‘corruption’.

Q3  Why did you want to become an author?

It isn’t so much about ‘becoming an author’, as trying to get better at something that is a fundamental part of me and my way of understanding the world.

Q4  Any advice for fledgling authors?

Look.

Q5  What authors do you like and admire?

I think that Murakami is one of the most enjoyable living authors, but Camus, De Beauvoir and Berger make me want to work hard. Their grasp of language and thoughts about life and consciousness are truly inspiring. If I aim that high perhaps I will reach somewhere around mediocrity

Q6  What do you do when you’re not writing fiction?

Think about it. Read it. Walk dogs.

Q7  What will you do if you become famous?

Much the same as I do now but with more time to write.

Cafe Three-Zero Take 7 Author Interview – with Nicola Collins

Each week we are featuring a couple of our now published authors, and inviting them to answer 7 questions about their writing and inspirations. They have all contributed to our first eBook, Tales From The Cafe: Vol 1, details of which are posted on our home page. Our latest interview features Nicola Collins.  You can also find out a little more about Nicola on her author page… 

Q1  Give us some background on yourself?

Slave to the city and three adult children, part-time failed domestic queen and surrounded by people I love.

Q2  What was the basis for your story in Tales from the Cafe, Vol 1?

As soon as I saw the prompts Prison and Letter (the latter didn’t end up featuring in my story), the image of a woman sitting on a bench outside the prison in my home town formed immediately and it grew from there.

Q3  Why did you want to become an author?

I lose myself when I write and feel at home.

Q4  Any advice for fledgling authors?

Just write and then write some more and surround yourself with other writers for support and feedback

Q5  What authors do you like and admire?

Margaret Attwood, Sylvia Plath, Alice Hoffman

Q6  What do you do when you’re not writing fiction?

Work and read

Q7  What will you do if you become famous?

Enjoy it and then pray for anonymity again

We’re Published!

The day is finally here! Our e-book is now available at both Smashwords and Amazon.  A big thank you is in order to everyone involved and to those readers who follow us – we couldn’t do this without you.

Here are the links for Tales From The Cafe:Vol 1 – a collection of 23 short stories.

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/103508

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006584WHS

Welcome to Cafe Three-Zero

Hello and welcome to our blog page.  Here you will find information about our contributing authors, our e-books and all our social network links.  Café Three-Zero is a new publishing company primarily dealing with e-book publications. We are helping up and coming authors find their voices.

RANDOM: Tales From The Cafe, Vol 3

RANDOM: Tales From The Cafe, vol 3 is now available at Smashwords and Amazon.

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/288270

 

RED, Tales From The Cafe: Volume 2 is available now at Smashwords and Amazon.

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/146937

http://www.amazon.co.uk/RED-Tales-From-Volume-ebook/dp/B007ZF13QS

Our first e-book Tales From The Cafe: Vol 1, a collection of 23 short stories, is now available at Smashwords and Amazon via the following links:-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B006584WHS

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/103508