About J. O. Quantaman
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.
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