Author interviews

James Honaker is a writer, a small independent game developer, and a peddler of bespoke cardboard. He presently lives in North Carolina with three cats and a parakeet, and he hopes to use book sales to fund the purchase of top-shelf kibble for his felines.

Kevin Rowlett is an American author, teacher, and musician. He holds a Bachelor’s of Music from Northern Illinois University, but has always loved the written word. Prior to publishing his first book, Kevin wrote stand-alone short stories centered around science fiction for a small audience. His first major novel, Travel, is the result of many years of hard work, imagination, and research into the northern Illinois area. He lives in Wonder Lake, IL, with his wife, two dogs and two cats. Kevin would like to thank his wife, Nikki, for pushing him to follow his dreams.

Christian Gilman Whitney was born and raised in Western Massachusetts. He received his MFA from Bennington College, and his short fiction has appeared in several literary journals. I Have Never Felt Alive is his first novel.

Ducksoo Yi studied English literature as a Graduate Member at Darwin College, Cambridge, for a year in 1981 and earned his Ph.D. from the Graduate School of Yeungnam University in August 1984. Further, Ducksoo Yi served as Professor at Yeungnam University from 1978 to 2005 and Emeritus Professor from 2005 to present.

Russ Gerney is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and the Duquesne University School of Law. He is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and Ohio as well as multiple Federal courts including the Supreme Court of the United States.

Although Riassat had written poetry and short stories from a very early age, it was not until the age of twenty-seven that he decided to dedicate his life to writing at a professional level and, later on, to writing fantasy novels with rich characterization, profound philosophical insight, crisp pacing, and a rather unorthodox and most unique plot structure and progression.

Mohammed Salihu is a poet whose work explores themes of migration, identity, spirituality, and healing. His poetry is shaped by his personal experiences and cultural heritage, blending raw emotion with spiritual depth. Mohammed is inspired by the power of language to evoke empathy and foster healing. Voices from the Soil: Wounds and Wisdom is his debut collection, which reflects his journey through grief, faith, and the search for belonging.

A retired English teacher living now in Florida, Randy is a dinosaur, born during WWII, raised in west central Indiana in the times before computers and electric cars. In fact, his earliest homes had no electricity or running water, no telephone, no central heating or air conditioning. Those were not the good old days, but those are the times Randy prefers to write about. His first book, Growing Up with Grandpa John's Son, is a 663-page autobiographical tome being used primarily as a doorstop by the few lucky souls who have read it—or read at it. Shoal Bend is a bit shorter, but also autobiographical in that many of the characters are family members.

Kristina Fox is a fitness enthusiast, personal trainer, and now a mystery author bringing her love for suspense to the page. Drawing inspiration from her background in the fitness industry, Kristina crafts thrilling, small-town crime stories with fierce female protagonists.

A devoted Christian, wife, and mother, Ginna Andrew balances family life with a dynamic career spanning over twenty years in education. She currently serves as a Human Resources Manager and is an Associate CIPD, bringing her expertise in leadership and mentorship to help young people reach their full potential. Married for fifteen years and a proud mother of three, she finds deep fulfillment in nurturing both her family and the next generation.