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An Interview with Ann Favreau, author of The Dementia Spiral

Ann Favreau is a retired educator who lives in Venice, FL. She is a member of the Florida Writers Association, Florida State Poets Association, and Past President of the Suncoast Writers Guild, Inc., in Englewood. She has self-published six books. Her writing has appeared in many newspapers, magazines, and anthologies. She has won local and national prizes for her prose and poetry and loves sharing her work with others.

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An Interview with Katie Carroll, author of Only Dark Edges

Award-winning author Katie L. Carroll began writing after her sixteen-year-old sister, Kylene, unexpectedly passed away. Since then writing has taken her to many wonderful places—both real and imagined. She wrote her YA fantasy Elixir Bound, winner of the 2019 Connecticut Author Project for Best YA, and its sequel Elixir Saved so Kylene could live on in the pages of a book.

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An Interview with Joyce Moore, author of The Flower Girl: Hidden

Joyce Jean Moore is a native of Mt. Vernon, Illinois. She attended AIU in Chicago, IL, where she received her Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration/Accounting. She is the owner/CEO of Kingdom Financial Services Management, LLC, located in Atlanta, GA, where she has lived for the past nine years.

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An Interview with Constance Douglas, author of Choose Your Road to Happiness

Constance has worked, studied, and earned certifications and recognition as author of three books, and is also an artist, muralist with an AA in Environmental Design, illustrator, Intuitive Counselor and certified MBSR Mindfulness Teacher, a published poet, and an avid participant in poetry readings. Her current passion is in being a puppeteer performer for children.

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An Interview with Erica Miner, author of Prelude to Murder

Award-winning Seattle-based author Erica Miner balances her reviews and interviews of real-world musical artists with her fanciful plot fabrications that reveal the dark side of the fascinating world of opera. Erica believes that opera theatres are the perfect places for creating fictional mischief!

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An Interview with Ligia de Wit, author of Touch of Faete

Ligia de Wit is a quirky bilingual writer residing in Mexico City. An eternal romantic who’s loved fairy tales and swashbuckling stories all her life, she blends both with fun language and a hefty sprinkle of romance while she’s at it. Her stories are full of personality with endearing characters.

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An Interview with Ricardo Pierre-Louis, author of Computer Love

Born in Boston, Ricardo is a Chicago-based author who recently released his debut collection, Computer Love, which has been called “a compilation of poetic, earnest, and arresting tales” by Kirkus Reviews. Outside of writing fiction, he splits his time between climate change advocacy, coding, and riding his bike.

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An Interview with Abigail Slade, author of Cancelled

I am a forty-six-year-old housewife with a BA (hons.) in History from the OU. I was born in Mansfield, north Nottinghamshire, but now live in Reading, Berkshire, with my husband. I have always been an avid reader since my earliest memories and was devouring books like the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings in Infants School. I read a number of genres which I enjoy for numerous reasons from simple good old escapism to expanding my knowledge. My favourite authors include Raymond E Feist, Matthew Reilly, and Colleen McCollough, amongst many others.

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Freedom in Free Verse: An Interview with Kai Van Dyke, author of Supernova

Kai Van Dyke is a self-taught poet and artist from Ohio. Kai has always had an eye for the arts and spends the majority of their time writing, reading, and painting. They are passionate about helping people accept and understand themselves. Poetry has been a form of therapy and self-reflection for Kai and they aspire to have their work be just as meaningful to the reader.

What to Read to Become a Better Writer

What to Read to Become a Better Writer

Whether you’re a seasoned author or a fresh-faced newcomer, the journey of writing is an ever-evolving adventure. One of the best ways to navigate this landscape and level up your skills is by immersing yourself in the works of other authors, both those who offer direct instruction and those who showcase masterful storytelling. So, grab your notebook and prepare to be inspired!

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Unsettled Feelings: An Interview with Alyssa Gambacorta, author of Lovely Minds

Born and raised in upstate New York, Alyssa gets deep and personal in her first published poetry collection. These poems cover a range of personal challenges every young adult has experienced through the course of growing up. Although Alyssa is quite vocal and advocates for herself and others today, she was a very shy and reserved child. Alyssa grew up with a love for writing as early as five years old, despite her struggles with dyslexia. Her mom began buying her journals, which encouraged her to write as she began using writing as an outlet to express herself. She found writing has helped her cope with large obstacles in her life: heartbreak, depression, and her 2018 diagnoses of Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Alyssa acquired her degree in Event Management from Niagara University and currently works as a wedding planner at Walden in Chicago, IL. She has always had a desire to grow in knowledge and experience. Traveling is one of her many passions, along with romance and murder mystery novels, action movies, and game nights with friends.

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From Tabachín Trees to Written Dreams: An Interview with Sharon Steeber, author of But Do You Love Me With Locura?

Little did I know where enrolling in a Spanish course back in high school would lead. Years later, I went on to raise my children between central Mexico and California. I still divide my time between the two countries. Now retired, I taught college English and co-authored a series of textbooks, Reading Faster and Understanding More. I’ve also published a family saga, The Jews, and magazine and newspaper advice articles for teenagers (before I had any!). More recently, I’ve been writing short plays and have had a number of them produced.

How to Write a Cozy Mystery

How to Write a Cozy Mystery

Cozy mysteries have captivated readers for decades, offering a delightful blend of intrigue, suspense, and heartwarming characters. But what exactly defines this genre, and how can you craft your own cozy masterpiece? Buckle up, fellow wordsmiths, as we delve into the enchanting world of cozy mysteries and explore the key ingredients that make them so irresistible.

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Creative Endeavors: An Interview with Richard Van Vleet, author of Dark Traffic

I’ve been an actor for over fifty years and have appeared in over seventy-five motion pictures and television series. I spent thirteen years on All My Children and received two Emmy Nominations for the role of Chuck Tyler. I’m a Marine Corps veteran, have taught acting, and directed over twenty-four plays at Central Arizona College. I wrote, directed, and played one of the lead roles in Judge Me Not, a movie for ABC’s Monday Night at the Movies, which was not aired because ABC dropped the series. The film won a best picture award, and Amazon Prime picked it up and it was offered for rent. I have currently finished two other novels, Honeycomb and Payback. Dark Traffic is the second novel in the series which contains the same leading character. I’m also an artist and sculptor, as is my youngest daughter.

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An Adventurer’s Heart: An Interview with AnneMarie Mazotti Gouveia, author of Drifters Realm

AnneMarie was born and raised in California. She has a vivid imagination and loves writing magical adventure stories that take place in strange lands. She is passionate about reading, art, and family; the youngest of seven children, a mother of four children, and a grandmother. She’s traveled through Europe and has lived in Germany, Washington, and Kansas. A former high-tech executive with a Bachelor of Science Information Technology degree, she is a geek at heart who enjoys mentoring others and trips to Disneyland. AnneMarie lives in Northern California with her husband and two mischievous cats. Drifters Realm: Book 1 is her first book.

First Person vs Third Person POV

First Person vs Third Person: Choosing the Right Point of View

Choosing between first- and third-person point of view (POV) is one of the most fundamental decisions a writer makes. Narrative perspective is the lens through which your story comes alive, shaping the reader’s experience and influencing the entire narrative dynamic. Each POV offers unique strengths and weaknesses, setting the rhythm for the entire tale, and the best choice depends on the specific story you want to tell.