Gal Podjarny was born and raised in Israel/Palestine and has made homes in Canada and the UK. She draws from these diverse cultural landscapes to examine how social forces shape personal narratives and relationships. Her writing, including the short story collection Human Fragments and contributions to various anthologies, captures these intersections of identity and community.
An Interview with Phyllis Picasso
This is my second book. The first, A Leaf From My Own Book is historical fiction. I was writing Unwrapped and Leaf simultaneously. I am a lifelong resident of New Jersey and get my ideas for the mysteries from my every day surroundings. I’ve always heard "Write about what you know," and I did with Unwrapped.
An Interview with Katherine Elberfeld
Katherine Elberfeld’s southern childhood and background as an Episcopal priest infuse her work across a variety of genres including fiction, nonfiction, and reflections. In addition to advanced degrees in writing, Elberfeld holds a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary. She was ordained to the priesthood in 1994.
An Interview with Jeremy Engel
I'm a life-long reader and writer, taking some breaks to pursue competitive amateur Muay Thai kickboxing in my youth, which introduced me to other martial arts, allowing me to authentically inspire the action in my stories. Some of that ‘break time’ involved being a personal trainer, self-defense instructor, and defensive tactics instructor during my fifteen years in county corrections in my hometown.
An Interview with Budd Bailey
I worked as a reporter and editor for The Buffalo News for twenty-three years before retiring in 2017. Before that, I worked as a reporter for WEBR Radio in Buffalo, and as the director of information for the Buffalo Sabres of the NHL. I’m currently an occasional columnist for the Buffalo Sports Page website, and I serve as one of the pitch clock timers for the Buffalo Bisons of the International League. I have written sixteen books, and number sixteen will be published sometime around November 1, 2025.
An Interview with Johanna van Zanten
Johanna lives in Kelowna, BC, Canada, and Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico. Born in 1949, she is an immigrant from The Netherlands (1982). After many years as a child protection social worker, she discovered her love of writing short stories in her late fifties. She attended creative writing courses in her free time at the U of BC and Okanagan College, and attended writers' conferences and workshops to hone her skills.
An Interview with Larry Mossey
A former background music announcer, Larry Mossey has enjoyed careers in radio, newspapers, and advertising. As a young radio newbie in the 1970s, his first gig was at a Beautiful Music radio station in Albany, New York. Dead Air is a memoir of those seven years, and a nostalgic look at background music in all its forms—music that was meant to be heard but not listened to.
An Interview with Azzurra Nox
Azzurra Nox is a Pushcart Prize nominee and a Killer Shorts Winner. She was born in Catania, Sicily, and has led a nomadic life since birth. Her current works are I Want Candy, Girl that You Fear, Into the Dread Unknown, and Panico!. She currently resides in So-Cal.
An Interview with Bladen Mercutio
Bladen is a scientist by day, rock star by night, writer in between, and someone who enjoys running only in dreams. A graduate in atmospheric sciences, they chase fire and tell the future for a day job. In addition to their work with the Southwest Gothic series, Bladen has written and recorded several varieties of sonic entertainment, including an accompanying soundtrack to the novels.
An Interview with Angela Legh
Angela Legh is best known for her award-winning middle grade fantasy series, The Bella Santini Chronicles. More than magical adventures, her books are crafted to help children understand their emotions, build resilience, and discover that love is the greatest power of all. In addition to writing, Angela is a journalist and television producer, dedicated to raising humanity’s emotional literacy through stories, resources, and heartfelt conversations.