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An Interview with Angela Legh

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.

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An Interview with Anthony Muss

Anthony Muss has written about Wall Street and markets for over a decade. His articles have appeared in print and online at Seeking Alpha, Yahoo Finance, and have been featured as Editor’s Choice selections at The Motley Fool.

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An Interview with Danielle Sartorelli

Danielle Sartorelli is a first-time author and primary school teacher. With a passion for storytelling and an understanding of the transformative power of words, in Life in Instalments Danielle has crafted a heart-wrenching recount of her life, exploring the complexities of family dynamics through her experiences as a sister to a troubled brother.

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Below the Surface, by Andrea Beck

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As the new girl at Oak Park High, Emily quickly learns that small towns come with big judgments. When a student mysteriously vanishes, suddenly whispers turn into accusations—and Emily finds herself at the center of it all.

When her high school’s art program is cut, Emily Libert and her parents relocate to the seemingly idyllic town of Oak Park. Struggling to fit in, she bonds with fellow outsiders Agata and Oliver, who help her navigate the town’s rigid social circles. As Emily’s art flourishes and her connection with Oliver deepens, she begins to believe Oak Park might be the right move after all.

But beneath the town’s picturesque surface, tensions simmer. Matt and Lexy, the school’s golden couple, resent Oliver’s rising athletic success—and his growing relationship with Emily. When jealousy and rivalry reach a boiling point at a party fueled by alcohol and reckless accusations, one student disappears without a trace.

As fear grips the town, the locals are quick to turn on the newcomers, desperate to place blame. Now, Emily and her friends must fight to save themselves before it’s too late. How far will both sides go to protect themselves? As the truth begins to unravel, one question lingers: What if, deep down, Emily’s not as innocent as she believes?

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Novel Rewriting Tips

The Five Types of Rewrites (and How to Survive Each One)

If you’re looking for novel rewriting tips, you already know one truth of the writing life: the first draft is never the final word. Finishing a draft is a huge achievement—but it’s only the beginning. The real work of shaping your story into something publishable happens in the rewrite.

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An Interview with Riley Ray

Riley Ray is a poet, writer, and published author whose work delves deep into love, loss, and healing. His poetry collections, Cliffhanger and Swimming in Chaos, unravel the raw aftermath of losing a loved one to suicide, blending prose and poetry to tell his story unfiltered and unapologetically.

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An Interview with Nick Gibbons

Nick Gibbons is a neurodivergent writer and former biomedical scientist with a PhD in pigmentation biochemistry who is ethnically English & Jamaican. He spent years working in protein modelling, structural bioinformatics and molecular dynamics research before turning to creative writing during the 2020 pandemic. His epic fantasy series, The Aufeisia Chronicles, explores identity, transformation, and mythical equines in a richly imagined world.

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How Many Authors Make Their Money Back

How Many Authors Make Their Money Back?

The honest truth is that most authors don’t make a substantial amount of money selling their book. It’s a crowded marketplace, with lots of choices for readers, and it’s difficult to carve out a niche and promote your work to the extent necessary to make thousands and thousands of dollars in sales returns. This is true of all authors, not just those who publish with us.

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The Night’s Cipher, by Paul Gordon James

The archive of Professor Paul Gordon James—long thought lost—has now been unearthed and made available for the first time. Born in Bath, Somerset, on July 4, 1870, Prof. James pursued his education at Christ Church, Oxford, before continuing his postgraduate studies at the Royal College of Science in London under the guidance of Prof. Reginald Dixon.

The collection of his papers, chronicled in The Night’s Cipher, provides remarkable insights into 19th-century history, the nature of consciousness, and artificial intelligence—along with shocking revelations that may finally expose the true identity of Jack the Ripper. Equally controversial are the records concerning Prof. Dixon, a man whose actions remain the subject of fierce debate.

A collective of scholars, recognizing the profound historical and philosophical implications of these writings, has taken it upon themselves to preserve and publish them. With the support of Atmosphere Press, Prof. James’s long-hidden work is now available to the public, allowing readers to explore the mysteries he left behind and determine the truth for themselves.

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One, by Izabela Hinc

What if everything you’ve ever searched for was already within you?

Through personal experience and spiritual insight, Grace explores the ways we are influenced by society, the true meaning of success, and the path to awakening. Her journey starts out innocently but takes an impactful turn, in the icy waters of Antarctica, where a near-death experience helps Grace discover what is real and truly important. In this suspended reality, she revisits past traumas, confronts deep truths, and discovers the wisdom that has always been within her.

From childhood in Poland to adulthood modern, Grace revisits her struggles and learns from them. One invites readers to break free from conditioned thinking to embrace a higher state of awareness. This is not just Grace’s story — it’s yours. Are you ready to remember who you truly are?

“Izabela Hinc’s One is a deeply introspective and spiritually charged narrative that takes readers on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Through the eyes of the protagonist, Grace, we are invited into a world where the boundaries between physical reality and spiritual awakening blur, revealing profound truths about life, society, and our inner selves. The book begins by exploring Grace’s personal struggles, shaped by her upbringing in Poland and later life experiences. Her path is marked by an ongoing search for meaning, success, and self-fulfillment—questions that many of us grapple with in modern society.” -Charnjit Gill, author of Pray Tell

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How to Write a Dark Fantasy Novel

How to Write a Dark Fantasy Novel

As writers, we are the architects of worlds, the creators of dreams and nightmares alike. And in the realm of dark fantasy, our pens become the wands that summon forth demons and dragons, witches and warlocks, heroes and antiheroes locked in an eternal dance of light and darkness.

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An Interview with Tinu Abass

I’m Tinu Abass, a UK-based writer with a passion for telling stories that uplift, educate, and reflect the beauty of African culture. I write both children’s books and fiction, with recurring themes around confidence, identity, healing, and the celebration of self.

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An Interview with Victoria Lopez

Victoria Lopez is a writer, poet, and educator passionate about inspiring individuality and fostering creative exploration. As the Executive Director and Founder of Unfolded: Poetry Project, she has been a driving force in creating accessible spaces for self-expression and connection through poetry in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond.

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An Interview with Dottie Lee

Dottie Lee is a children’s book author, dancer, and healing arts practitioner who writes to inspire inclusion, confidence, and empathy in young readers. Her bestselling picture book, Frances Flamingo: Prima Ballerina, has sparked joy and conversation in families, schools, and libraries. Dottie lives in Texas, where she enjoys a good cup of coffee, walking her rescue Bichon Frise, Lily, and dreaming up new adventures for Frances Flamingo.

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Writing for Different Age Groups Middle Grade, YA, and Adult Fiction

Writing for Different Age Groups: Middle Grade, YA, and Adult Fiction

The magic happens when you stop thinking about writing for an age group and start thinking about writing to real people who just happen to be that age. Kids aren’t small adults, teenagers aren’t dramatic kids, and adults aren’t just older teenagers. Each group has its own wisdom, its own way of seeing the world, and its own stories that need telling.

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The One Sentence Pitch How to Hook Agents and Editors

The One-Sentence Pitch: How to Hook Agents and Editors

In this post, we’ll unpack why your one-sentence pitch carries such weight, common pitfalls to avoid, and actionable tips for crafting a pitch that grabs attention and leaves industry professionals wanting more. Whether you’re querying an agent or writing your book’s blurb, understanding this skill is vital to your success.

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An Interview with Kerry Brackett

Kerry Brackett is a renowned writer whose work deeply explores cultural narratives and personal introspection. Originating from Birmingham, AL, his writing is influenced by the city’s rich history and culture. He is the author of acclaimed novels like Shadows at Sundown, The Spirit of Kwanzaa: A Journey, Echoes of the Past, and Light on the Horizon.

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An Interview with D Adebiyi

D Adebiyi is a Nigerian-British poet and storyteller whose work blends lyrical precision with emotional depth, exploring themes of faith, identity, memory, and transformation. Her voice is both intimate and expansive—rooted in personal truth yet resonant with universal meaning. Guided by a deep reverence for language, Adebiyi crafts poetry that is sensory, textured, and musical in rhythm. Her writing often lives in the tension between opposites—beauty and pain, longing and resilience, the sacred and the everyday.

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An Interview with B. Irene

I’m a storyteller, maker, and believer in the quiet power of words. I write books that help people, especially kids, grow in self-awareness, emotional strength, and faith. Whether crafting a whimsical children’s tale or a reflective Christian journal, I aim to create something meaningful that whispers truth in a noisy world.

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