Author Interviews

I’m a wife, mom of two (plus two fur babies), and a lifelong lover of stories. My passion for books and writing began in childhood, when I filled notebooks with poetry and short stories. I earned my degree in English,… 

K.M. Kaufmann is a Denver-based author who writes about reluctant magic, messy healing, and the kind of community that sneaks up on you. When she’s not crafting spells on the page, she’s probably meeting up with her trashy book club… 

Oakley Beaumont is a primarily fiction writer who has primarily explored self-publication of fantasy novels. These include She Amongst the Pigeons, 2025, and A Boy Named Bliss, 2025, and under the name J.S. Young, The Weaver Heir, 2019, Dragonsoul, 2021.… 

Adnan Amir is an author, award-winning actor, and filmmaker, and the creator of the Back 2 Forward universe – a bold, multi-timeline world where love, memory, and destiny collide across parallel realities.

J.J. Raine is a mother-son duo whose debut novel, Whispers From the Treehouse, began as a whisper in a high school classroom and grew into a story of memory, magic, and connection. They write to remember, to heal, and to… 

A teacher by training, I now write stories about women of all shapes and sizes finding love and figuring out life.

Verity Thornhill is an emerging voice in sweet, small-town romances, creating stories that make readers believe in the wonder of realistic, enduring love. Her stories are fade-to-black tales that are deeply character-led, focusing not just on the sparks between the… 

Ben Almond is a judo coach and business leader with a passion for simplifying complexity, developing talent, and delivering excellence.

Shelley Suzanne is a native East Texan who raised her hand for her debut book, I Didn’t Raise My Hand For This. She spent many years teaching elementary school math and science and the idea for her book started out… 

J.P. Coffman is a storyteller, family man, and self-proclaimed hermit in the woods. A lifelong lover of fantasy, he has been building worlds since he was old enough to write and roll dice. When not writing, he enjoys painting miniatures,… 

Lizzy Brendel is a new author whose debut poetry collection, The Human Condition Exhibition, details her life experience for the past decade. While pursuing a career in nursing, she often daydreamed of depicting her experiences in the written word. This… 

Glenn Armocida resides in western Pennsylvania. He was a finalist in the Rash Award in Fiction (2022 and 2024). His recent work appears in The Broad River Review, Solum Journal, Black Moon Magazine, Havik, Heart of Flesh Literary Journal, The… 

Amy Lanci is the author of Listen Up!, The Email Communication Bible, and Untold Storyland: The Voice Within. A memoirist, story coach, and former sea turtle geneticist, she helps people uncover and share their most meaningful stories. With a unique… 

Mallory Dyer grew up on the farm fields of Marana, Arizona, where she learned the values of hard work, perseverance, and grit. A former math educator and National Teaching Excellence Award recipient, Mallory has always been passionate about inspiring children… 

Alina Kramer is an author and cryptid heralding from a marshy corner of New England. When she’s not writing, you can find her working her second job as a professional circus acrobat.

Born long ago in Meridian, Mississippi, Gary Ballard has always been too curious about the world. Beginning at the age of eleven, his writing journey has spanned decades, from those initial imitations of role-playing experiences and action movies to self-publishing… 

Kenneth Bless World, a singer-songwriter and author, is known for his inspirational content on faith, love, and the human spirit. His portfolio includes novels like Bonded and Sixteen Men with One Right, poetry collections such as Kenneth Mind and Poem… 

Guy Raspatello, a Philadelphia-based author, specializes in crafting gripping horror stories, alongside sci-fi and thrillers that delve into the dark corners of the human mind. His unique blend of eerie atmosphere and psychological suspense fiction pulls readers deep into the… 

Sheilah Jane is a Filipina American writer, certified yoga instructor, and engineer by training whose work explores identity, intergenerational memory, and the quiet power of survival. Raised in the Philippines and living in the United States, she writes with a… 

Tyler Bieber is a queer higher education professional based in Portland, OR. He has held roles at Clark College, National University of Natural Medicine, Linfield University School of Nursing, and Oregon School of Massage. He is currently the Assistant Registrar…