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Why Hiring an Agent for Publishing Isn’t Always Better

Navigating Alternatives: Rethinking Traditional Publishing Routes As authors, we’re often encouraged to seek representation from literary agents as the key to unlocking the doors of traditional publishing. While agents undoubtedly offer valuable guidance, it’s essential to recognize that this route… 

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Beyond the Beginning: An Interview with Karen McLain, author of The Mayari Chronicles

Karen McLain was born in the Chicagoland area in the early eighties. As the youngest child of three children to a single mother, life could be rough at times. The family moved to western Pennsylvania in the mid-nineties and things got a bit easier for them. After a tragic loss, Karen shut herself off from the world for many years in order to figure things out and deal with her illnesses. Searching for ways to vent a creative passion, Karen was inspired by internet content to create The Mayari Chronicles.

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From Roleplay to Writing: An Interview with Justin O’Donnell, author of Failed States

Justin O’Donnell holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Western Connecticut State University. He spent his childhood immersed in online roleplay, playing football, and reading history. When not reading or writing, Justin competes as a bodybuilder and dreams up ways to spin speculative tales about ancient empires, mythological horrors, and apocalyptic hellscapes. Justin currently lives in Port Saint Lucie, Florida, with his wife, daughter, and mischievous Siberian husky.