When did you first realize that you wanted to be a writer?
I never considered writing until after I retired and only then did it on a dare. I’d never written anything other than a menu before that.
How many books have you written?
13 or 14 I think. I’ve lost count.
How long does it usually take you to write a book?
It depends on what else I’ve got going on or how dedicated I am to it. I wrote P.O.W. in ten days.
How did you come up with the idea for your book?
Ideas come from all over the place. From the news or just seeing a person and I imagine what their story might be.
Who are your favorite authors?
I have many favourite authors. I still love Steinbeck and of course Gordon Merrick. Ann Rice too.
Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?
When I’m writing something that I particularly like and it requires research, I tend to fall into a research rabbit hole. I then look up and the day is gone.
Where is your favorite place to write?
I now have a nice office/man cave where I have a lovely view.
When you develop characters do you already know who they are before you begin writing or do you let them develop as you go?
Sometimes I do and sometimes I don’t. It depends on the character really.
Do you aim for a set number of words/pages per day?
What is the hardest thing about writing?
Keeping names straight.
What is the easiest thing about writing?
Letting my mind being taken over by the characters.
Do you use images to develop your character’s looks?
Sometimes, but not always. If I do, then it makes doing the cover really difficult.
Are your characters based on people you know?
Almost always.
Do you use your experiences in your books?
A lot of the time, yes.
Do you ever get writer’s block?
Almost never.
What do you think makes a good story?
A good solid story line and the supporting characters. If you don’t have a good foundation, it will all crumble.
Does writing energize or exhaust you?
Sometime energize or sometimes exhaust. It depends on what’s going on in the book.
What has been one of your most rewarding experiences as an author?
Meeting the people who like to read my stories, I think.
What do your friends and family think about you being a writer?
Most have been very supportive.
What do you do when you’re not writing?
I do a lot of mowing. I’ve gotten into audio books while mowing. Oh, and cooking.
Do you like music or silence when your write? Do you outline or do you just write?
Pre Donald Trump, I would watch the news. Now just music. I still love Chopin.
I never outline. I let the characters tell their story.
Do you prefer pen and paper or computer?
Computer. My handwriting looks like chicken scratch.
Do you write as routine or do you write when you feel like it?
I am very routine orientated. It’s part of being OCD.
What do you love best about your current book?
The characters. There is one very strong woman that I have fallen in love with. She’s a marvel.
What is your next project?
My next project it HUGE. It’s a two-parter. That’s all I’m saying about it for now.
Thank you.
Bridging lifetimes for love
Book Title: Ghost: A Love Story
Author and Publisher: Max Vos
Cover Artist: A. J. Corza
Release Date: September 12, 2025
Tense/POV: Alternating POV (Mostly first person.)
Genres: Contemporary/Historical MM Romance
Tropes: Forced Proximity
Themes: Forbidden love
Heat Rating: 2 flames
Length: 107 201 words/503 pages
It is a standalone book and does not end on a cliffhanger.
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Blurb
Mason Montgomery has had enough of his own self-pity and the never-ending traffic of the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
After selling up and moving to Savannah, sinking most of his money into a condemned Victorian home in a down and out part of town, an accident leaves him with a secret no doctor would ever be able to explain.
He can see ghosts. And one ghost in particular—Francis, an enigmatic presence lingering in Savannah’s sultry nights—feels more real than anyone Mason has ever known. But as their love deepens, Mason must confront a heartbreaking truth: how can he hold onto someone who no longer belongs to this world?
A sweeping romance of fate, desire, and the undeniable pull between past and present, this unforgettable tale asks: What if the greatest love of your life wasn’t alive at all?
“Hell,” he muttered to himself, “I’ll go broke on a room that won’t even be functional.” Mason had enough experience to know that with what little cash he had left, the most he’d be able to do would be to get the wiring done, and the bare minimum to meet the requirements to have the power and water turned back on in the place. He was going to have to find work soon.
Mason walked down the hallway intending to get the six-foot ladder from the front room, and then stopped dead in his tracks, looking up the stairs. He knew his mouth was hanging open, but he couldn’t move.
At the top of the stairs there was a man. No, not a man, but the transparent figure of a man. To Mason he looked as if he were one of those sepia tone photographs. A really, really old photograph. He starred at the man, not moving. The… apparition was dressed in a long coat, vest, an old-fashioned necktie and black pants. His hair was dark and parted on the right side, and he wore a full dark beard and a mustache slightly curved upwards at either end.
And then the man smiled. Mason’s mouth snapped shut and their eyes locked. Mason wasn’t scared. He had the feeling that the man meant him no harm and was actually glad to see him. When he started down the stairs, more like floated, Mason couldn’t help but take a step back, mesmerized by the man who wasn’t a man at all.
As he got closer, Mason couldn’t help but notice how handsome the man was. His light brown eyes were warm, and he could see there was a kindness in them. His smile seemed to broaden as he got closer to Mason and then… he just faded away.
Mason could only stand there, stunned. He didn’t even notice how long he’d been standing there. He finally shook his head, trying to clear his mind, to come to terms with what he’d just seen. Slowly, Mason made his way back towards the burnt-out kitchen. He leaned against the doorway.
“Two ghosts. In one day.” He looked towards the back door. “And damn, he was so good looking too. Now he can hang around.” Mason smiled to himself.
After a few more minutes, Mason went and got the ladder that he’d intended to get in the first place, glancing up the stairs hoping to see his male ghost again, but wasn’t too surprised when he didn’t.
The Inappropriate Max Vos has been writing since retiring from a career as a Chef. The release of Ghost in 2025 comes after a writing sabbatical filled with travel, adventures and some personal obstacles.
When opening a Max Vos book, you never know what to expect. The story lines are varied and interesting. However, each book has vibrant and well-rounded male leads with strong female characters, and an interesting backdrop.
While Max is a Southern Gentleman at heart, his romance is hot and steamy. No subject is off limits to his imagination. You can find his bestsellers on Amazon and Smashwords or on his website maxvos.com. His website is also where you can get a copy of his ‘banned’ book Going Home.
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