8 Great Things About Mad Scientists
In my classic horror character series, I’ve written about a lot of monsters and undead creatures, some of whom are purely evil while others are misunderstood or driven to do
Child’s Play: Writing a Novel with Your Kid by Jessica Stilling
It was my then ten-year-old son who had the idea, it might be better to say the dream, to write what became the novel Posie Parker and the Bulldog Bully
How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin Book Review
It’s very easy to take someone’s premonitions to heart. Whether it’s an off-the-cuff comment that you hear about yourself growing up or a supernatural prediction that you either dream or
An Interview with Fantasy Author Maria Avramova
Maria Avramova is a writer, screenwriter, and director originally from the coastal town of Nessebar, Bulgaria. After many years in Sweden, her passion for storytelling grew into a career spanning
Midnight Kiss by Farahilda Winters Book Review and Author Interview
A classic never dies, but vampires are back in a big way. It’s always a puzzle to figure out how to blend vampires and humans on this earth, particularly in
An Interview with Author Gary Sherbell
Gary Sherbell is the author of three published novels. Also a screenwriter and a playwright, his stage play version of Two Suspects was produced in 2016 at the prestigious Cherry Lane Theatre
The Truth About Writers
As a writer, it’s comforting to see writers in fictional stories. Those characters are instantly relatable, even if they’re not likable or identifiable. Still, books, movies, and shows don’t always
Author Interview with Women’s Fiction Author Laura Brooke Robson
Laura Brooke Robson grew up in Bend, Oregon and received a BA in English and creative writing from Stanford University. She is represented by Andrea Somberg. She lives in New
21 YA Indie Book Recommendations
As an adult, no book genre is off limits, and they all have lessons to teach us, no matter what the intended age group. That’s why I have no shame
An Interview with Mythic Noir Author Jorah Kai
Jorah Kai is an author, journalist, musician, and existential detective. His work explores the liminal spaces between history and myth, reality and madness, horror and wonder. His latest book, The
The Promise of Unbroken Straw by Ken Steele Book Review and Author Interview
I’ve always been drawn to novels with country settings. Despite their remoteness, there are a ton of elements to play with and a lot of intensity that can arise from
Psychic Sisters from the Planet Leshma: The Friendship that Inspired Fires Burning Underground by Nancy McCabe
Instant best friend The first day of junior high, in the midst of so much newness and uncertainty, I found an instant best friend. Marissa and I lived on the
My Favorite Moments in Judy Blume’s Fudge Series
As a kid, I liked a variety of book series, but I was always looking for books that could make me laugh. It’s not easy to laugh out loud at
Writing and Creating Children’s Books About History by Adam Morris with Victoria Williamson
In this latest interview, avid readers can catch up with Victoria Williamson. An author and former primary school teacher, she writes books for a range of publishers, including a recent
The Alphabet of Me: A Journey of Self-Belief, Family, and Purpose By Desiree Dusablon
From self-doubt to storytelling I never imagined I’d be here—writing, sharing my story, and inspiring others. If you had asked me years ago, I would have said English was my