Author interviews

During his travels as an internationally recognized photojournalist, Charlton saw many incredible sights. He explored the natural habitat of the mountain gorillas in Rwanda, was the podium for a Barbary Ape on the Rock of Gibraltar, and even kissed a kangaroo in Australia. Maybe he was just monkeying around, or maybe these were wild experiences that will stay with him forever.

I'm a storyteller, maker, and believer in the quiet power of words. I write books that help people, especially kids, grow in self-awareness, emotional strength, and faith. Whether crafting a whimsical children's tale or a reflective Christian journal, I aim to create something meaningful that whispers truth in a noisy world.

Amy Safford’s articles and essays have appeared in Soul Magazine, Mythology Journal, Mind Prose, Write a Catalyst, and other publications. Goode Vibrations of the Wresting Place is her debut novel. She taught English composition at the University of New England and was a contributing writer to Coastal Fish of Southern Maine and New Hampshire, published by Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust. Her alma maters include Boston University’s College of Communication and University of Southern Maine's Stonecoast MFA program. She is the former executive director of the Maine Psychological Association and lives in Southern Maine.

It's a surreal feeling to hold your own book in your hands for the first time. To see the result of your dream in the form of your own book cover is absolutely wonderful; I hope that every aspiring author gets to have that experience!

Phill Webster is a writer, actor, and spiritual teacher. He has appeared in movies alongside Sylvester Stallone, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Elle Fanning to name a few. Letting Glow and Glowing Deeper are the first two instalments of the Letting Glow Trilogy. He lives in Richmond, UK.

Born in Brussels, Belgium, Natacha Pavlov is a multicultural Christian author of German, Russian, and Christian Palestinian heritage. Her latest novel Jayida, set in sixth-century pre-Islamic Arabia, has been called "a magnum opus of historical fiction." She also authored the historical novel The Well-Loved Demon on the eighteenth-century French King Louis XV; the short story collection Our Lives Are Fairy Tales; the novella Nicola's Leg, about her Russian family's relocation to Jerusalem in light of the Russian Revolution; and the short story collection Twisted Reflections. She is currently at work on more historical fiction of various genres and lengths.

D.G. Torrens, a celebrated UK & USA international bestselling Author has an impressive literary portfolio. With twenty-five published books to date, she continues to captivate readers across genres. Currently, she is crafting her twenty-sixth book, titled THREE FOR A GIRL, a gripping survivor series novel set for release in October 2025.

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.