An Interview with Lisa Riddoch
Lisa Riddoch lives in Liverpool, UK with her husband, two teenagers and her doggy writing companion, Dex. She works full time as a programmer manager for a large retail company, but her passion is reading and writing.
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An Interview with A.B. Taylore
A.B. Taylore is an imaginative storyteller and high school biology teacher who believes that the natural world is the greatest source of wonder. By day, she guides students in Grades 9 to 12 through the intricate beauty of cells, ecosystems,…
An Interview with Mari Miller
Mari, pronounced Mary, Miller is a retired oral communication educator of thirty-three years, having taught at private and public high schools and at the collegiate level. She has been a speech coach and drama director and presented at communication, education,…
An Interview with Daniel Freeman
Freeman Smith, aka Dan Freeman, is an artist and writer born in the United States. He has lived in various cities including Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, New Orleans, and New York City. Over the years, he has published novels…
An Interview with Melissa Baker
Dr Mel Baker is an author, speaker, and storyteller whose work explores resilience, identity, and the courage to rebuild. Drawing on her own lived experience, from early childhood trauma to frontline chaplaincy and military service, Mel writes with clarity, compassion,…
An Interview with Peter Oloche David
Peter Oloche David is an entrepreneur, researcher, and author whose work examines the powerful intersection of science, history, technology, and global health systems. His intellectual pursuits are driven by a central conviction: that understanding humanity’s greatest challenges requires both historical…
An Interview with Eliezer Sobel
Eliezer Sobel, 73, is the author of The Silver Lining of Alzheimer’s: One Son’s Journey Into The Mystery, a joyful memoir of caring for his mother, Manya, whose ordeal with Alzheimer’s lasted twenty years, until she finally passed away at…
An Interview with Melinda Worth Popham
I was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1944. I hold degrees from the University of Chicago, Stanford University, and Yale Divinity School, and was the recipient of an NEA grant. My novel Skywater was named an American Library Association…
An Interview with Lawrence Bub
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…
An Interview with Tanner Kinsley
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…
Tax Season for Authors
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.
How to Write a Light Novel
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…
Book Formatting Industry Standards: A Clear, Practical Guide for Authors
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,…
Making the Most of Book Publicity with Atmosphere Press
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.
Atmosphere Press Staff Spotlight: Trista Edwards
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…
An Interview with Rick Mendes
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…
An Interview with Helen Montague Foster
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…
An Interview with Holly M. Jenkins
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…
An Interview with Jennie Marie Naffie
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…
An Interview with James Gilbert
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…