An Interview with Leslie Swartz
Leslie Swartz is an author, ex-poet, and mother of three. She enjoys long walks in the stationary aisle and uninterrupted sleep. Biggest fears include failure of gravity and The Wizard of Oz.
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An Interview with Kenneth George
I am an unlikely writer. I was born more years ago than I care to remember, a stone’s throw from Heathrow airport. Even back in those days, I loved stories but never imagined writing them. My bent was always technical.…
An Interview with Nina Deveaux
When I first started writing poetry, it was during one of the most tumultuous times of my life; writing became a safe form of expression that, in turn, helped with my journey of healing. Under the alias ‘Nina Deveaux,’ I…
An Interview with Lorraine Tate
I’m Lorraine, mother to Lexie-Rose and currently in chapter fifty-two! Lifesaving surgery in 2020 meant I was going to have to live with a stoma. Diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in 2004 following a trip to India was where it all…
An Interview with Johnzelle Anderson
Johnzelle is a licensed therapist by trade, and believes in the power of storytelling to heal, imagine, disrupt, and inspire. His writing focuses on mental health, race, relationships, and identity.
An Interview with Dixie L. King
Dixie L. King has been writing since she was seven years old, when she taught herself to type on her father’s big metal Smith Corona typewriter. She wrote her first novel at eleven; however, despite the fact that it was…
An Interview with Catherine Schieffelin
Cathy Schieffelin is an avid reader and writer. Years of adventure and travel contribute to her daily writing life. She is a regular attendee of writing workshops and participates in writing contests whenever possible. Her short stories and essays have…
An Interview with Jenny Porter
Jenny is the eldest of six children, raised in a rural community in a western district town of Victoria, Australia. Her formative years in Catholic primary and secondary school shaped her values of compassion and service. From an early age,…
An Interview with Sunil Mehrotra
Sunil Mehrotra is a rocket scientist turned philosopher. This is his third book in a trilogy written at the intersection of science and spirituality.
Atmosphere Press Payment Plans: Timing, Structure, and What to Expect
Atmosphere Press uses a three-part payment plan: one payment at the start, one during production, and one before your book is published. Payments are spread across the full production timeline, so you’re never required to pay everything upfront.
Realistic Sales Expectations for Atmosphere Press Authors
In this guide, we’ll walk through what you can realistically expect, how sales vary from author to author, and—most importantly—how Atmosphere Press supports you in building a book that continues reaching readers long after launch.
Book Royalties Explained: How Authors Get Paid
Understanding royalties and pricing can feel complicated—especially when different publishing models use different terminology, percentages, and promises. Some platforms advertise “100% royalties.” Others offer far less. And very few explain what those numbers actually mean once printing costs, retailer discounts,…
How Much Does Atmosphere Press Cost?
At Atmosphere Press, pricing is designed to be transparent, flexible, and aligned with your goals as an author. Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, you’ll choose from tiered publishing packages based on the level of support, production, and promotion you want…
The Danger of the Hyper-Competent Protagonist
A protagonist flaw is what creates tension, drives character growth, and makes a story worth reading. Without one, even a capable protagonist can feel predictable—this is the core issue behind the hyper-competent protagonist.
Story Setting Ideas: 25 Creative Concepts + How to Use Them
If you’re looking for story setting ideas, you’re not alone. Setting is one of the most common places writers get stuck—not because they lack imagination, but because the options feel endless.
An Interview with Celina Belotti
Celina is a Brazilian writer who crossed the ocean to complete a master’s in social sciences and now lives in London with her cat Trufa. She works in marketing and spends her free time exploring London’s weird corners, the little…
An Interview with Heather Jefferson
Heather Jefferson graduated Phi Beta Kappa in English Literature from University of Illinois. She is a wife, mother, yoga teacher, and manager of a wellness center. Daughter Unbound is her first book. Heather lives in Columbia, Maryland, with her husband,…
An Interview with Remy Renard
I write dark fantasy romance with teeth – stories where monsters are messy, love is complicated, and the woods are always watching. My debut novel, Lupines Bloom Where Blood Falls, is the first instalment of The Florilegium Cycle, set in…
An Interview with Judy James
I am retired from the U.S. Air Force. Following retirement, I taught for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at their satellite campuses in Charleston SC, and Jacksonville FL. I also volunteered with literacy programs, teaching and tutoring adult reading and English as…
An Interview with Stewart Bint
I was born in 1956, and am Dad to two grown up children, and Granddad to two little grandsons.