Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Lawrence Bub immigrated to the US as a child. His family settled in Denver, Colorado, where he still resides. Despite stints as an undergraduate at Harvard University and as a radiology resident and fellow…
My name is Tanner Kinsley. I grew up in Utah, and growing up I have always wanted to be a writer. From short stories, to screenplays, and now my full-length book The Love of an Enemy. I have had the…
Whether you’re a full-time novelist, a freelance writer, or a self-published creator, understanding what the IRS considers writing income is essential. Mistakes can lead to penalties, missed deductions, or unnecessary stress.
A light novel isn’t just a short novel. It’s a distinct storytelling format with its own tone, pacing, and reader expectations. They are written in accessible language and often paired with illustrations, which helps blend the depth of fiction with…
Industry standards for book formatting are the shared conventions publishers use to ensure readability, visual consistency, and print compatibility. These standards aren’t arbitrary rules, and they have withstood the test of time because they support how books are manufactured, distributed,…
For many authors, the publicity stage of publishing is one of the most exciting—and sometimes most daunting—parts of the process. Once your book is written, edited, designed, and produced, the next step is getting it into the hands of readers.
My primary roles at Atmosphere Press are as an Acquisitions Editor and a Developmental Editor. As an Acquisitions Editor, I love discovering new voices and compelling stories that truly resonate and then having the privilege of bringing those authors into…
Rick Mendes spent thirty-five years in the technology sector before retiring early to pursue writing full-time. Rick Mendes’ debut novel, Growing Future Operators, draws on his extensive professional experience and explores the intersection of technology, education, and innovation. Set in…
Helen Montague Foster, MD, is a poet, novelist, and Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Before her retirement, she was a Clinical Professor in the Department of Psychiatry of Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. For thirty years…
Holly M. Jenkins is a storyteller at heart and a caffeine enthusiast by necessity. A lifelong reader of fantasy, mystery, thrillers, sci-fi, and every shade of romance, she spends her days dreaming up new worlds – and her nights making…
I am a retired teacher and school librarian but have had a varied career. I love to be challenged, so explored different careers. I’ve been a development director in a nonprofit, a freelance journalist, a financial advisor, and for twelve…
A great many of the stories we write are either history or fiction, and James Gilbert has dedicated himself to both forms of expression. He began as a historian of modern American Culture, at the University of Maryland. During his…
Debora Masterson is a writer, producer, musician and Francophone. A Los Angeles native, she currently resides in Chicago’s vibrant Far North. After a successful career in musical theater, she opened Working Artists Agency, representing post-production and developed programs for film…
I’m a writer who enjoys exploring emotions and how they shape our everyday lives. I’ve spent the last decade working in health and social care, alongside my writing. My long-term goal is to dedicate more time to it and eventually…
Lisa Dawn was brought up in New Jersey, where she fell in love with fairy tales and animated movies. She studied screenwriting at Ramapo College in the hopes that she could one day write the next great animated princess movie.…
From high atop a mountain in Western North Carolina, Mark Charles Powers shares glimpses of grace revealed in ordinary lives. Go to MarkCharlesPowers.com to be uplifted and inspired by his weekly blog Glimpses of Grace and his book Going Full…
A. Elizabeth Shaughnessy is a North American artist with a passion for Gothic horror. While most of her works are painted on canvas, she took a venture into the unknown and rekindled a hobby for writing. Sourced from both imagination…
Scotland-based historical fiction author, shortlisted as part of Penguin’s WriteNow program 2023 and invited to read at the Edinburgh International Book Festival as part of their On the Road event in 2022.
S.K. Fields was born in Yorkshire and has lived a life shaped by contrasts – from bustling cities to quaint villages and a rural community deep in the countryside.
Robert Callaway was born in Hollywood, California, and moved with his parents and sister to Utah when he was six. He grew up in the Orem-Provo area.