An Interview with Scott Bissett
I’m a husband, dad, grandfather (and dog dad to Soozie the cockapoo) from Glasgow, Scotland. I’m also a rom-com devotee. I love a good cheeseburger, a piece of cheesecake, and a nice glass of red wine.
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An Interview with Matt Robinson
Matt Robinson has been an educator at all levels from pre-K to college for over twenty years. He also hosts the nationally syndicated author interview show, The Writer’s Block, and has hosted events around the world. Pete’s Beat is his…
An Interview with David Kherdian
I’m the author of over eighty books. William Saroyan, now forgotten, was a very big influence, but after moving to San Franciso I took up with the Beats, sharing the first floor of an apartment with Philip Whalen, making friendships…
A Guide to Blurbs & How They Benefit Authors
Are you an author struggling to get your book noticed in the vast sea of literature? Feeling lost in the labyrinth of marketing and promotion? You’ve probably heard of book blurbs, those elusive yet essential snippets of praise adorning book…
Writing Dark Fiction: Techniques, Tropes, and Tools for Atmospheric Storytelling
As writers immersed in the world of dark fiction, it’s easy to be drawn to the intricate dance between light and shadow within the human psyche. Exploring moral dilemmas in storytelling is like embarking on a thrilling journey through the…
Editorial Coaching: What It Is and Who It’s For
How Editorial Coaching Can Transform Your Manuscript Most writers eventually reach a point where feedback alone isn’t enough. You might have pages of notes from beta readers, editors, or critique partners that feel overwhelming or even contradictory. You may know…
The Author–Publisher Relationship
Publishing a book involves both creativity and professionalism, and how authors and publishers work together matters as much as the manuscript itself. A strong author–publisher relationship helps projects run smoothly, keeps communication clear, and supports the book in reaching its…
An Interview with Kathleen Spivack
Kathleen Spivack is the author of twelve books of poetry and prose, from Doubleday, Graywolf, Knopf, and others. Among them are A History of Yearning, With Robert Lowell and His Circle: Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton, Elizabeth Bishop, Stanley Kunitz &…
An Interview with Michael Wardner
My name is Michael Wardner. I was born and raised in California, but now I live just outside of Atlanta, Georgia, in a very small town called Pine Lake. I love to draw and write stories. I have won recognition…
An Interview with Jacoby A. Matott
Jacoby double majored in illustration and theater at the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire in 2017. He works professionally as an artist at UW-Eau Claire. Being a jack-of-all-trades, he also works in a variety of artistic mediums, including but not…
An Interview with Ben Stubenberg
Who am I? A writer passionate about the Caribbean—the tumultuous history, the resolute people, the unfolding events of today that tug at the heart. I don’t write about fun things to do on vacation. I seek out stories that cry…
An Interview with Katherine Lockwood
Katherine is an award-winning picture book author who writes stories that celebrate the love and joy found in family life. Her books often feature authentic disability representation, inspired by her belief that every child deserves to see themselves in literature.…
An Interview with Teresa Tennyson
Teresa Tennyson explores modern issues through the lens of speculative fiction. A former soldier and diplomat, she is a lifelong writer who believes storytelling has the power to build empathy, bridge cultural chasms, and mobilize collective action toward a better…
An Interview with E.L. Wilk
E.L. Wilk is an award-nominated indie author and publisher whose work explores the ethical, emotional, and technological boundaries of modern medicine and artificial intelligence. Her debut medical techno-thriller, Body of Work, examines the global trade in human organs and the…
An Interview with Eric Murphy
Four published novels. Two more novels completed. One screenplay optioned. Six completed screenplays.
An Interview with Mark Elberfeld
Atlanta writer Mark Elberfeld began this essay collection – appropriately on the theme of journeys – at a remote chateau in tiny Orquevaux, France. Educated at the University of the South, Middlebury College’s Bread Loaf School of English, and Georgia…
An Interview with Chandra Lynn
Chandra Lynn, MBA, is a certified transformation coach, author of Root-to-Rise: How to Love Life, and founder of Glow Living – a platform dedicated to helping people love life. After a twenty-five-year career as a marketing expert for brands like…
An Interview with Meena R.D.
Meena R.D. is an award-winning author of Path to Rebirth: Fight. Survive. Repeat., a memoir about transformation and perseverance. Her work has appeared in Pretty Women Hustle Magazine, Caribbean Collective Magazine, and Influencer Magazine UK.
An Interview with V.S. Lawrence
V.S. Lawrence grew up in Utah being scared of everything. Now, she puts her fears on paper, writing spooky books that feel like Scooby-Doo chase music. When not writing, she can be found buried in a horror novel, wandering aimlessly,…
An Interview with M.M.D.A.
I’m M.M.D.A., the author of the Horns and Bark series. I write dark fantasy rooted in myth, moral conflict, and unforgiving worlds shaped by power, faith, and identity. My stories draw from folklore and medieval tones, focusing on flawed characters…