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J. O. Quantaman
Alternative History
Strong female protagonist and a rich, well-defined world — introductory segment of Cool Assassins series has fluid action, high stakes and punchy writing.
J. O. has worked as a fishing guide, a photographer, street traffic consultant, a software developer and graphic artist. Currently, he’s an indie author and publisher. Founder of Psignologic Services since 1995.
Read BookTrib’s review of J. O.’s book, Loose Threads.
For more on J. O. please visit his website.
BOOKS:
Loose Threads: Cool Assassins 1 (2018)
Hot Wheels: Cool Assassins 2 (2019)
Biggest literary influencers:
Greg Bear, Colleen McCullough, Connie Willis, David Weber, S. M. Stirling, Harry Turtledove, Margaret Atwood, Theodor Mommsen, Ammianus Marcellinus, Bruce Sterling.
Last book read:
The Turtledove Historical Collection, a 4 volume set by Harry Turtledove. The narrative covers the adventures of Rhodian merchant traders in the decades following the death of Alexander the Great.
The book that changed your life:
Caesar’s Women by Colleen McCullough taught me the art of describing historical details. Alternate history (like historical fiction) requires a threshold of details to make the narrative authentic. The trick is making events & characters truly vivid.
Your favorite literary character:
Lisbeth Salandar from the Millennium Series by Stieg Larsson. Salandar is the quintessential underdog. I love the way she champions women’s rights and overcomes steep odds while remaining true to herself.
Currently working on:
Hot Wheels: Cool Assassins 2 (due out in late 2019)
Words to live by:
Do the best you can. And don’t listen to naysayers.
Advice to new and aspiring authors:
Read, read, read… especially in the genres you write in.
Articles / Reviews:
Testimonials:
“The characters are fascinating… and the scenes are vivid.”
–Danielle Urban reviewing Loose Threads
“J.O. Quantaman provided excellent literary imagery and detailed images, as well as detailed end notes!”
–ElleAmore reviewing Loose Threads
“Quantaman has created a vividly detailed future landscape with particular attention to attitudes and social mores.”
–Gino Cox reviewing Loose Threads