My latest interview is with Sci-Fi author Michael Owens, who wrote The Windless Sky.

Alexis: Tell us about yourself! What would you like readers to know about you?

Michael: Hi! I'm a single mom named Michael, who took an early retirement during the pandemic to write books in an old yellow farmhouse by the sea. I write SF and NF under my own name, women's fiction as Mary Jane Owen, and MG gothic horror as Mika Horvath.

Alexis: Sounds like you’re living the dream! What book or books have most influenced you as a writer?

Michael: I love romance and SF and have a library of over 1000 books, many of which I've had since my teens. Most of them would be considered trashy paperbacks, but they are old friends to me.

Alexis: I love that! I have so many books that I’ve loved for years as well. What do you like to do other than read or write? Do you have any interesting hobbies?

Michael: I am a lifelong lover of all animals, especially dogs, and run an international dog rescue.

Alexis: That sounds so lovely! Dogs are such loving and amazing animals. What TV shows/Movies do you like to watch or stream?

Michael: My favorite movies are Aliens, Victor Victoria, and the Pitch Perfect trilogy.

Alexis: What’s your favorite animal?

Michael: Dogs. Little dogs, big dogs, fat dogs, skinny dogs. I like dogs.

Alexis: Has a video game ever influenced you as a writer?

Michael: One of these days I'm totally going to write Among Us fan fiction.

Alexis: Do you have pet(s)? If so, share a picture of your pet!

Michael: I have 10 dogs and a cat. Three borzoi, a greyhound, a galgo, a french bulldog, a terrier, and 3 chihuahuas. You can see some of their pics in my fb photos, https://www.facebook.com/ms.owens/photos_by.

Alexis: What advice do you have for other writers or people just getting started in writing?

Michael: Just do it.