Class Action by Gail Ward Olmsted Book Review and Author Interview
It’s no secret that sequels are tough to pull off. Even harder is pivoting a sequel to focus on a minor character from a previous story and creating a conflict
Category: Interviews
Interviews I conduct with indie authors and bloggers to help promote their writing and blogs.
Lava by EB Roshan Book Review and Author Interview
There’s a lot of distrust in today’s world. Maybe we have access to too much information, or maybe we’ve just heard too many horror stories to allow us to willingly
An Interview with Sci-Fi Middle Grade Author R.A. Dines
Ever since she first laid her hands on a keyboard, R. A. Dines has been fascinated with the intersection of art and technology. After spending two decades in big tech
An Interview with Fantasy Author Laura McHale Holland
Laura McHale Holland was so captivated by San Francisco’s gorgeous vistas and vibrant, free-spirited people during the 1970s that a planned two-week visit stretched into 30 years. This experience inspired
An Interview with Fantasy Author Melissa Magner
Melissa K. Magner is an award-winning indie author of dark, character-driven fantasy. Inspired by her late grandmother, Patricia M. Kaspar, she writes novels that blend fantasy, science fiction, horror, and
The Mountain of Dempsey Molehill by Julie Stroebel Barichello Book Review and Author Interview
I’m fascinated by birth order. There is so much about the stereotypes of oldest, middle, youngest, and only children that’s true, especially in large families. The Molehill Family in Julie
At The Ragtag Hotel by Freya Novak Book Review and Author Interview
When I read with my niece and nephew, they often pick out books that contain a lot of repetition and a lot of characters. They think it’s funny when tension
An Interview with Aegolius Creek Author Micah Thorp
Micah Thorp is a physician, writer, and lifelong Oregonian. His literary works have appeared in Blind Corner, Cleaver Magazine, and The Write Launch. He is the author of three novels,
Moon Pies and RC Cola at the Rexall by Kristene Fields Book Review and Author Interview
Growing up, while I did my share of playing, I was always scheming for ways to make money. Whether it was lemonade stands, yard work, or babysitting, I was always
Advice to Feel Like a Writer From Indie Authors
What does success look like? In the creative field especially, it’s hard to judge. Writers set their own goals for success, whether it’s becoming world famous or merely finishing a
An Interview with Golden Hour Poet Hajara Hilmee
Hajara Hilmee is a published poet and debut author known for crafting mystery novels that keep readers on the edge of their seats and poetry that beautifully articulates the everyday
North of Tomboy by Julie A. Swanson Book Review and Author Interview
Growing up, I was known as a “girlie girl,” not because I was particularly feminine or into boys or wearing dresses. It mostly had to do with my shyness, timidness,
An Interview with Arcanum Author Kelly O’Hearn
Kelly O’Hearn is the author of the acclaimed Arcanum series of novels, a sweeping, time-bending multi-book saga channeled through tarot cards. Inspired by her own past-life readings, O’Hearn weaves together
An Interview with Steel Slides and Yellow Walls Poet Alicia Swain
Alicia Swain is the author of a newly published collection, Steel Slides and Yellow Walls. Her work has been featured in several online publications, including Vast Chasm and The Vehicle.
Just Another Meat-Eating Dirtbag by Michael Anthony Book Review and Author Interview
Earlier this year, I had to go on a temporary special diet due to health reasons. Knowing it was temporary and that it would keep me out of pain until