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An Interview with Amy Safford

Amy Safford’s articles and essays have appeared in Soul Magazine, Mythology Journal, Mind Prose, Write a Catalyst, and other publications. Goode Vibrations of the Wresting Place is her debut novel. She taught English composition at the University of New England and was a contributing writer to Coastal Fish of Southern Maine and New Hampshire, published by Wells Reserve & Laudholm Trust. Her alma maters include Boston University’s College of Communication and University of Southern Maine’s Stonecoast MFA program. She is the former executive director of the Maine Psychological Association and lives in Southern Maine.

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An Interview with Alan Champlin

It’s a surreal feeling to hold your own book in your hands for the first time. To see the result of your dream in the form of your own book cover is absolutely wonderful; I hope that every aspiring author gets to have that experience!

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Writing Unforgettable Dystopian Fiction

Let’s explore essential techniques to help you build dystopian worlds that feel vivid and believable, create characters readers care deeply about, and weave themes that provoke thought long after the final page. By the end of this post, you’ll have a solid foundation to write dystopian fiction that not only entertains but also leaves a lasting impact!

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How to Write True Crime

There’s something about true crime that grips the imagination. Maybe it’s the high-stakes mystery, the dark window into human behavior, or the relentless pursuit of justice… Whatever the draw, learning how to write true crime is not for the faint of heart! It demands accuracy, empathy, persistence, and, above all, a deep respect for the real lives behind every story.

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Writing: Where to Start When You Don’t Know Where to Begin

Finding your way into writing—whether it’s the first project or the fiftieth—can feel strangely difficult. Sometimes the hardest part isn’t the writing itself, but the getting started. What helps most is having a few steady tools, a bit of structure, and a mindset that keeps the pressure low while the momentum builds. With the right approach, that overwhelming blank page can start to look a lot more inviting!

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Writing for Blogs and Online Content

Writing for blogs is not the same as writing a book, a short story, or even an academic article. It requires a unique approach, tone, and strategy to capture the online reader’s attention. The key is to understand the art of writing blogs, what makes them stand out, and how to maximize your reach in an oversaturated digital landscape.

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An Interview with Phill Webster

Phill Webster is a writer, actor, and spiritual teacher. He has appeared in movies alongside Sylvester Stallone, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Elle Fanning to name a few. Letting Glow and Glowing Deeper are the first two instalments of the Letting Glow Trilogy. He lives in Richmond, UK.

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An Interview with Natacha Pavlov

Born in Brussels, Belgium, Natacha Pavlov is a multicultural Christian author of German, Russian, and Christian Palestinian heritage. Her latest novel Jayida, set in sixth-century pre-Islamic Arabia, has been called “a magnum opus of historical fiction.” She also authored the historical novel The Well-Loved Demon on the eighteenth-century French King Louis XV; the short story collection Our Lives Are Fairy Tales; the novella Nicola’s Leg, about her Russian family’s relocation to Jerusalem in light of the Russian Revolution; and the short story collection Twisted Reflections. She is currently at work on more historical fiction of various genres and lengths.

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An Interview with D.G. Torrens

D.G. Torrens, a celebrated UK & USA international bestselling Author has an impressive literary portfolio. With twenty-five published books to date, she continues to captivate readers across genres. Currently, she is crafting her twenty-sixth book, titled THREE FOR A GIRL, a gripping survivor series novel set for release in October 2025.

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An Interview with James Honaker

James Honaker is a writer, a small independent game developer, and a peddler of bespoke cardboard. He presently lives in North Carolina with three cats and a parakeet, and he hopes to use book sales to fund the purchase of top-shelf kibble for his felines.

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An Interview with Kevin Rowlett

Kevin Rowlett is an American author, teacher, and musician. He holds a Bachelor’s of Music from Northern Illinois University, but has always loved the written word. Prior to publishing his first book, Kevin wrote stand-alone short stories centered around science fiction for a small audience. His first major novel, Travel, is the result of many years of hard work, imagination, and research into the northern Illinois area. He lives in Wonder Lake, IL, with his wife, two dogs and two cats. Kevin would like to thank his wife, Nikki, for pushing him to follow his dreams.

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An Interview with Christian Whitney

Christian Gilman Whitney was born and raised in Western Massachusetts. He received his MFA from Bennington College, and his short fiction has appeared in several literary journals. I Have Never Felt Alive is his first novel.

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An Interview with DuckSoo Yi

Ducksoo Yi studied English literature as a Graduate Member at Darwin College, Cambridge, for a year in 1981 and earned his Ph.D. from the Graduate School of Yeungnam University in August 1984. Further, Ducksoo Yi served as Professor at Yeungnam University from 1978 to 2005 and Emeritus Professor from 2005 to present.

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An Interview with Russell Gerney

Russ Gerney is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and the Duquesne University School of Law. He is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania and Ohio as well as multiple Federal courts including the Supreme Court of the United States.

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An Interview with Riassat Karim

Although Riassat had written poetry and short stories from a very early age, it was not until the age of twenty-seven that he decided to dedicate his life to writing at a professional level and, later on, to writing fantasy novels with rich characterization, profound philosophical insight, crisp pacing, and a rather unorthodox and most unique plot structure and progression.