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From Pixels to Prose: An Interview with Daniel Varona, author of The Cycle of Eden
Daniel Varona has been a fan of video games from a very early age and was heavily inspired by some recognizable classics. What piqued his interest in writing was the attention to detail those passionate developers pulled off at the…
World of Words: An Interview with Allyson Barkley, author of A Vision in Smoke
Allyson S. Barkley is the author of the Until the Stars Are Dead fantasy series, and many other never-to-be-published novels, short stories, poems, and essays. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, Allyson grew up an avid reader, writer, and horseback rider. She…
Literary Exploration: An Interview with Ben Stoltzfus, author of Transgression
Ben Stoltzfus is Professor Emeritus of Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, and French at the University of California, Riverside. He is a novelist, translator, literary critic, and inter-arts scholar. He has published many articles on twentieth-century French, English, and American writers,…
5 Tips for a Good Book Publishing Experience
Book publishing is an exciting and challenging process, but it can be daunting for many authors. From finding a publisher to promoting your book, there are many factors to consider. However, with the right approach, publishing a book can be…
Archaeologist to Author: An Interview with Matthew McKee, author of Keeping the Stars Awake
I was born in Denver, Colorado, but was raised in small-town Wyoming. From a very young age, I was an avid reader and tinkerer with the written word. I had always considered writing the medium that suited me best and…
Lights, Camera, Words: An Interview with Jeff Ingber, author of Daria’s Secrets
Jeff Ingber is the author of six books as well as numerous short stories and screenplays, for which he’s won numerous awards. One of his novels, Shattered Lives, was made into a documentary film by MacTavish Productions. He’s had many…
Defying the Odds: An Interview with Wilson Semitti, author of A Boy Who Loved Me
Wilson Semitti is a Ugandan man born with sickle cells trying to be who he is at all costs despite the prejudices and cultural beliefs surrounding him.
A Pen, A Purpose, A Passion: An Interview with Brett Shapiro, author of Late in the Day
Brett Shapiro is an American writer and the author of Late in the Day, a novel published by Atmosphere Press in 2022, and Those Around Him, a novel published in 2019. He is also the best-selling author of L’Intruso, a…
Beyond Blackboards and Baking: An Interview with Elsie Beya, author of A Florist Called Daisy
Finding teaching to be more about paperwork than expanding the minds of young children, Elsie started chasing her dreams of being a writer. She loves writing, reading, shopping, biscuits, tea, gin, and boybands. She is currently studying for her Master’s…
The Divine Pen: An Interview with Arman Isayan, author of Adonai
Arman Isayan is a teacher, writer, and linguist. Introduced to literature at an early age by his beloved mother, he started to write short stories and poems at ten years old. As a teenager, Arman was passionate about the great…
Quadrants of Creativity: An Interview with Stuart Silverman, author of Proxies
An east coast expatriate retired from college/university teaching, I divide my domestic life between homes in Chicago, Illinois, and Hot Springs, Arkansas. My wife and I travel a lot, or used to before our joints began to complain—Maui, in Hawaii,…
How much say will I have in my book’s cover design?
A lot! We love it when authors have a solid vision for what they want on their cover; after all, the more you love your cover, the happier you’ll be, and that’s what we want. We’ll give you advice on…
Creative Heights: An Interview with Amelia Dellos, author of Delilah Recovered
Amelia Estelle Dellos is a lifelong Chicagoan and the daughter of second-generation Greek immigrants. Currently, she is an MFA candidate and a writing instructor at Columbia College Chicago. Her novel, Delilah Recovered, won the 2017 Watty on the international platform…
Escaping the Shadows: An Interview with Lyn McCauly, author of Early Release
A long career in the Canadian prison system has given me a unique perspective on crime, criminals, and the people (police and prison staff) who interact in a strange world that is separate from the regular man/woman/person on the street.
Laughter Lessons: An Interview with Maria Orlando & Nick Pappas, authors of Mediterranean Mothers
Maria Orlando: native Jersey gal, well schooled in Italian guilt. Teacher of English for 30+ years. Nick Pappas: in Jersey his whole life. First generation Greek/American, grandfather, Vietnam Vet, history teacher 30+ years.
Love, Life, and Literature: An Interview with Kirsten Pursell, author of Long Enough to Love You
Kirsten Pursell is an American author and sometimes blogger. Released on January 1, 2023, Long Enough to Love You is her fourth book. Previous works include her memoir, On Becoming Me: Memoir of an 80s Teenager, released in 2021, and…
Solemnity in Solitude: An Interview with Mary Longley, author of Cult’s Prey
Mary Longley is an author and blogger. Her debut novel, Butterflies, is available through Atmosphere Press, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, and Booktopia.
Raising the Stakes: An Interview with P. Anthony Michael, author of Zipline
Michael received a creative writing certificate from the University of West Virginia in the late 90s. He’s been running a successful writer’s group called For the Love of Words for almost two decades. When he has time, he teaches in…
The Curse of Creativity: An Interview with David Gonthier, author of Little Town Blues
David Gonthier is a college educator and interdisciplinary artist (filmmaker, theatre artist, songwriter, fiction writer) living in New Hampshire. He has been married for 25 years and has a 16-year-old transgender daughter who is his greatest mentor. Little Town Blues…