An Interview with Natalie Horner
Natalie Horner lives in South Yorkshire with her husband, son, and a cat called Puss. When she isn’t daydreaming about her characters and stories, she’s writing about them instead.
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An Interview with Richard H. Moon
Richard H. Moon is an award-winning screenwriter, producer, family man, care-provider for several dogs and cats, curler, archer, hiker, musician, physics tutor, SFF nerd, literature aficionado, history obsessive, and kitten fosterer. He has a physics degree but has never let…
An Interview with Eric Eichhorn
Eric Eichhorn is the author of several plays and feature pieces. He was born in Michigan and attended the University of Michigan. He now lives in New York with his dog, Keith. He has never been to a dinosaur festival.
An Interview with Rufus Penzance
Howard and I have been working together in some form since we were kids, during which time we’ve written plays, performed stand-up comedy, and produced several podcasts. Our longest-running show, The Worst Writer in the World, is about stories. We…
An Interview with Kathryn Daniels
I was born and raised in Northern California – where I still live today. I received my bachelor’s degree in criminology from UC Irvine, then went on to pursue my MFA in creative writing from Arcadia University in 2021. I’ve…
An Interview with Elana Gomel
Born in Ukraine and currently residing in California, Elana Gomel is an academic, an award-winning writer, and a professional nomad. Her academic work centers on speculative fiction and narrative theory. Among her many academic books are Science Fiction, Alien Encounters,…
An Interview with Mel Kenne
I was born and raised in South Texas but have resided in Türkiye since 1993. I’ve published eight books of poetry, most recently Rites of Passage, All Told, Take, and the bilingual collection Galata’dan/The View from Galata. My second collection,…
An Interview with Tyler Baker
I live in Vermont with my wife and daughters, one whom we just adopted. I recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from Southern New Hampshire University with my bachelor’s in social work with a concentration on children and families.
An Interview with A.M. Harker
A.M. Harker is a literary fiction writer based in St. Louis, Missouri. Drawn to the classics and existential philosophy, Harker wrote Evangeline (2026), a debut novel narrated by a vampire who participated in the Romantic period and contributed to the…
An Interview with Elorine Jade
Elorine Jade is a children’s author who writes gentle, magical stories for readers who feel deeply and notice the quiet details of the world. Her work centres on courage, resilience, and emotional growth, often told through nature-rich settings and thoughtful…
An Interview with Jaime Rodriguez
Jaime Rodriguez is a blue-collar Latino NWU writer from the 253 who found his passion for storytelling after high school. Working in construction and sales by day, he spent his free time crafting stories that explore faith, resilience, and the…
What Makes a Novella Special? Writing & Publishing Short Fiction
While definitions vary slightly, most writers and publishers consider a novella to be roughly 20,000 to 50,000 words, long enough to explore a complete story with meaningful character development but short enough to maintain a focused, fast-moving plot. This makes…
Building and Maintaining a Killer Writing Portfolio
Ah, the portfolio. That glorious showcase of our literary brilliance, the gateway to dream gigs, the ever-present pressure point in every writer’s existence. We pour our sweat and tears into crafting every sentence, only to shove it onto a website…
An Interview with M.H. Rahman
M.H. Rahman is an Indian author popularly known for his best-selling debut novel, Half Life. He is the creator/writer of the popular fan fiction of the US TV series The Vampire Diaries. And he owns an artist management agency called…
An Interview with T.A. Riddle
T.A. Riddle (he/him) is a Philadelphia-based author, candle maker, and breathwork facilitator whose work centers Black queer joy, chosen family, and transformation. With a background in law, business, and DEI, he blends literary storytelling with healing practices to create inclusive,…
An Interview with Colleen Clemens
Colleen Lutz Clemens writes in Pennsylvania, where she lives with her family and pups and teaches English at Kutztown University. She publishes widely in both academic and creative venues. Her creative work has appeared in collections such as Click: When…
An Interview with Chris May
Chris May trained initially as an engineer before forging a career in healthcare. He founded health tech company Mayden in 2000, which today employs one hundred and fifty people and is based in Bath.
An Interview with Tom Farley
Tom Farley is a Salt Lake City, Utah-based author with a lifelong passion for storytelling. He studied film production in college with an emphasis on screenwriting and directing, though his creative journey began much earlier through writing lyrics and poetry…
An Interview with Fish Nealman
Fish Nealman is an award-winning author of literary fiction, renowned for his evocative storytelling and meticulously crafted narratives. Living amidst the tranquil, low-lying mountains of rural New Jersey, he channels inspiration from his extensive global travels, seamlessly integrating diverse cultural…
An Interview with Vanessa Van Veen
In the day, I am a data analyst, a mum, and love a cosy read and a cup of tea. In the night, I’m much the same, but I also write romance books.