Author Interviews

Hayley Mitchell began her writing journey crafting enchanting children’s books before exploring the lyrical world of poetry and, most recently, reimagining timeless myths for modern readers. Her work has been recognized with the Indies Today 2021 Best Poetry Award, and her latest release has just earned a five-star Open Book Award. Hayley’s stories and poems celebrate the power of imagination, the depth of emotion, and the voices of women and mythic figures long overlooked.

Eli Potter is a Silicon Valley technology executive who has advised more than one hundred and fifty companies on human values and converting technology into economic value.

Patrice Bellflower is a historical romance author who weaves together elegance, intrigue, and scandal in her debut novel, Desire in Disguise. Fascinated by the grandeur of Versailles and the secrets hidden behind its gilded walls, she brings to life stories where forbidden love burns brightest in the shadows. When she isn’t writing, Patrice can be found exploring castles, sipping coffee, and dreaming up her next tale of passion and deception.

Living in a 112-acre piece of paradise near Canada’s capital brings me immense joy. Every day, I share this beautiful space with my husband and a wonderful menagerie of animals—horses, dogs, alpacas, cats, chickens, and guinea pigs. Animals and nature are my sanctuary, fuelling my passion for the healing arts and teaching. My love for poetry began in childhood, as I listened to my mother read enchanting verses that sparked a fascination with rhythm and flow. There’s something truly magical about expressing deep thoughts with just a few carefully chosen words, and poetry has always felt like my authentic voice.

Edie Goodwin worked as a pediatric physical therapist for forty-four years, serving children in their homes, schools, and institutions. She has a passion for anything related to kids and fun! Edie is a mom, step-mom, grandma, and great-grandma who started this novel in her late sixties.

I’m an American romantic suspense author. I write about soft-hearted bada**es with brave, sassy women at their side—and I love creating a good plot twist. I’m a meteorologist/science writer by day, and a fiction novel writer by night.

Todd Medema is the author of How To Surf A Hurricane, a heist thriller showing that stories about climate change and adaptation can be fun and hopeful. He wrote it because he believes the future doesn’t have to be a dystopia, and he got tired of only reading stories of doom and gloom.

Gary Alan McBride is the producer and host of Writers Who Read, a podcast about how to read like a writer, and he is also the founder and facilitator of the Boulder-based Literary Forensics study group of the same name that has analyzed over seventy novels published since 2017. Gary is a fourth-generation Denverite who has traveled extensively for work and pleasure, living for over a decade in Europe and Southeast Asia.

Angela Kern has been writing, fact-checking, and editing for over two decades. Currently, she contracts with other indie authors to provide book coaching as well as developmental and copy/line editing services.

Hi, I’m Luke. I’ve only recently discovered the joy of writing at the age of thirty-six.

Gal Podjarny was born and raised in Israel/Palestine and has made homes in Canada and the UK. She draws from these diverse cultural landscapes to examine how social forces shape personal narratives and relationships. Her writing, including the short story collection Human Fragments and contributions to various anthologies, captures these intersections of identity and community.

This is my second book. The first, A Leaf From My Own Book is historical fiction. I was writing Unwrapped and Leaf simultaneously. I am a lifelong resident of New Jersey and get my ideas for the mysteries from my every day surroundings. I’ve always heard “Write about what you know,” and I did with Unwrapped.

Katherine Elberfeld’s southern childhood and background as an Episcopal priest infuse her work across a variety of genres including fiction, nonfiction, and reflections. In addition to advanced degrees in writing, Elberfeld holds a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary. She was ordained to the priesthood in 1994.

I’m a life-long reader and writer, taking some breaks to pursue competitive amateur Muay Thai kickboxing in my youth, which introduced me to other martial arts, allowing me to authentically inspire the action in my stories. Some of that ‘break time’ involved being a personal trainer, self-defense instructor, and defensive tactics instructor during my fifteen years in county corrections in my hometown.

I worked as a reporter and editor for The Buffalo News for twenty-three years before retiring in 2017. Before that, I worked as a reporter for WEBR Radio in Buffalo, and as the director of information for the Buffalo Sabres of the NHL. I’m currently an occasional columnist for the Buffalo Sports Page website, and I serve as one of the pitch clock timers for the Buffalo Bisons of the International League. I have written sixteen books, and number sixteen will be published sometime around November 1, 2025.

Johanna lives in Kelowna, BC, Canada, and Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico. Born in 1949, she is an immigrant from The Netherlands (1982). After many years as a child protection social worker, she discovered her love of writing short stories in her late fifties. She attended creative writing courses in her free time at the U of BC and Okanagan College, and attended writers’ conferences and workshops to hone her skills.

A former background music announcer, Larry Mossey has enjoyed careers in radio, newspapers, and advertising. As a young radio newbie in the 1970s, his first gig was at a Beautiful Music radio station in Albany, New York. Dead Air is a memoir of those seven years, and a nostalgic look at background music in all its forms—music that was meant to be heard but not listened to.

Azzurra Nox is a Pushcart Prize nominee and a Killer Shorts Winner. She was born in Catania, Sicily, and has led a nomadic life since birth. Her current works are I Want Candy, Girl that You Fear, Into the Dread Unknown, and Panico!. She currently resides in So-Cal.

Bladen is a scientist by day, rock star by night, writer in between, and someone who enjoys running only in dreams. A graduate in atmospheric sciences, they chase fire and tell the future for a day job. In addition to their work with the Southwest Gothic series, Bladen has written and recorded several varieties of sonic entertainment, including an accompanying soundtrack to the novels.

Angela Legh is best known for her award-winning middle grade fantasy series, The Bella Santini Chronicles. More than magical adventures, her books are crafted to help children understand their emotions, build resilience, and discover that love is the greatest power of all. In addition to writing, Angela is a journalist and television producer, dedicated to raising humanity’s emotional literacy through stories, resources, and heartfelt conversations.